![]() While some of the language in translation is a bit clunky, the characters and stories in the book make it a compelling read, especially for anyone who loved the game. Anyone who’s played the games knows that for the the pathos and tragedy that surrounds his life, Geralt can still get into some screamingly funny misadventures! The book tells about many of the key moments of Geralt's early life, including his first meeting with Yennefer and how he invoked the Law of Surprise to become Ciri's eventual guardian. Many of them are extremely dark, heart-rending re-tellings of fairy tales, including a brutal version of Snow White, but some of the stories, especially “The Last Wish” story the collection is named after, are hilariously funny. ![]() The first Witcher book, The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher, is a collection of short stories linked by the main character, Geralt. ![]() He's had a huge influence on fantasy in Poland, and it's clear why-the books are fun to read, with compelling characters and great, if episodic, storytelling. The Witcher books were written by Andrzej Sapkowski, a Polish author who's considered the Tolkien of Poland. ![]() ![]() I enjoyed the game so much that after my first play through (I'm on my second right now), I decided to try reading the books that inspired the game, as well as a new Netflix series with Henry Cavill. I'm a huge fan of the video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -it's got great game play and an excellent story. ![]()
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