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The Last Wish

The Last Wish

byAndrzej Sapkowski
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4.0 out of 5 starsMy Honest Book Review
Reviewed in Australia on 20 January 2020
The Last Wish is a collection of short stories about the Witcher – Geralt of Rivia. It is the first book of the Witcher series and is simultaneously based on during Geralt’s recuperation from injury and recounting the stories that provide foundations for integral story threads throughout the whole series. The stories themselves are well-written and translated and as such, the story flows effortlessly. My only draw-down on this collection is that having watched the series and played the video games, I did feel this was a re-read rather than a first read but that is a me-issue not a book-issue.

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Van
3.0 out of 5 starsAn OK read
Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2019
Alright book of short stories as an introduction to the Witcher series. As an avid reader of this genre I was disappointed with the Amazon cost when purchasing this on Kindle. There are a lot of books out there, better quality than this and three times longer for a similar price. Would have given it another star if I didn't feel that Amazon were trying to make money off the game and Netflix series
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Van
3.0 out of 5 stars An OK read
Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2019
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Alright book of short stories as an introduction to the Witcher series. As an avid reader of this genre I was disappointed with the Amazon cost when purchasing this on Kindle. There are a lot of books out there, better quality than this and three times longer for a similar price. Would have given it another star if I didn't feel that Amazon were trying to make money off the game and Netflix series
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WandersNowhere
3.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Witcher completionists or as a taster.
Reviewed in Australia on 5 April 2017
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As an intro to Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher saga, this collection might be a bit befuddling: it's not as polished - or possibly as well -translated - as the larger novels in the series and may put off new readers or people expecting the scope of the games here. Gamers should think of this as a collection of Witcher contracts and secondary quests in story form. It meanders a bit, some things are just jarring weird and the framing story doesn't quite seem to match the others, and it all ends quite abruptly. However there is a delightfully dark and twisted fairytale element to each of the stories and Geralt remains as engaging a hero as ever. Plus some of the iconic Witcher moments - the striga contract and the titular first meeting with Yennefer among them - are well worth the read. Just remember not to judge the series as a whole on this collection, the core books (beginning with the Blood of Elves) are a rock solid fantasy saga and don't have most of the weird quirks of the writing in this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars My Honest Book Review
Reviewed in Australia on 20 January 2020
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The Last Wish is a collection of short stories about the Witcher – Geralt of Rivia. It is the first book of the Witcher series and is simultaneously based on during Geralt’s recuperation from injury and recounting the stories that provide foundations for integral story threads throughout the whole series. The stories themselves are well-written and translated and as such, the story flows effortlessly. My only draw-down on this collection is that having watched the series and played the video games, I did feel this was a re-read rather than a first read but that is a me-issue not a book-issue.

For more reviews like this one, check out @myhonestbookreview on Instagram
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3.0 out of 5 stars the cover
Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2020
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the cover is different from what is shown. i got it with the witcher netflix series cover which i dont really like
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic introduction to the world of The Witcher
Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2015
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Fantastic introduction to the world of The Witcher. Having only played the third video game these stories filled in gaps that the game (being the third in the series) left open
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great addition if fan of the games
Reviewed in Australia on 22 June 2017
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Great read if you are a fan of The Witcher video game series. Short stories of Geralt really extend what the games explored
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Assaph Mehr
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly enjoyable fantasy original (and only loosely related to the TV)
Reviewed in Australia on 5 September 2020
I've watched The Witcher TV series first, and since my wife wanted to watch it again ahead of season 2 it was high time to read the books.

*** What to Expect

Six short stories / novelettes introducing us to the world of the Witcher, glued together with interludes that make for a seventh. We get glimpses into Geralt's character, his companions, his world.

The TV series is based (loosely, like most adaptations) on both these short stories and the start of the saga (Blood of Elves, book 3). If you found it a bit confusing, the books will certainly help give you more depth and background into the stories, which will make the TV series more entertaining.

*** What I liked

I loved the premise, and how even from the start Sapkowski establishes both Geralt's dangerous-brooding-loner character, and yet his humanity - which is often deeper than that of the 'normal' people who reject him as a mutant. While his character is taciturn and not immediately relatable, he grows on you quite rapidly.

The world-building is excellent, with complex magic system (the witcher has access to some, but the mages seem to employ a more diverse; definitely something I'd like to see explored in more depth later), and interesting monsters based on Eastern European folklore (although others, from Celtic to Greek, as mentioned as well).

*** What to be aware of

This is a collection of shorts, so don't expect an epic. While the prose is good and plot moves at a good clip, the build-up to resolution is also quick. Don't expect to find the series - not only have they modified the stories significantly, but they also made it more dramatic than the books.

*** Felix's Review

Felix took these stories as a clear benefit for the advancement of civilisation. While his world contains plenty of monsters, the legions bring not only baths and taxes but also the pax - the peace that comes with Egretia's protection from both warring neighbours and rampaging critters. There are also significantly less monsters inside cities (the incident with the salamander in the sewers notwithstanding).

Other than that, Felix was quite supportive of Geralt and his chosen profession. He'd like to have a quiet word over wine, exchanging professional notes and keeping in contact because it always helps to have a solid comrade at your back when facing the supernatural.

*** Summary

Highly recommended original fantasy, especially if you're in the mood for shorter works.
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Assaph Mehr, author of 
Murder In Absentia: Togas, Daggers, and Magic  - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
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JD (Baen Fan)
4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Geralt, and Witchers.
Reviewed in Australia on 28 January 2020
This is a series of short stories that introduces you to Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher. Witchers are monster hunters, but it's not as simple as that. They hunt monsters for money, but don't always kill them. Some they will leave alive, some they will remove curses from (which changes them back into humans). And some they will kill just because.

If you've watched the TV series, you've seen all these stories before, mostly.

A great introduction to the series, and Geralt.
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JaniceO
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, well written
Reviewed in Australia on 7 January 2020
Bought this after watching Netflix The Witcher as I really enjoyed that show, the characters and the world the author has created. The book is excellent. Already onto the third book in this 8 book series.
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Chris Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars A collection of short stories featuring Geralt, aka The Witcher
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2016
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This book is essentially a collection of short stories about Geralt of Rivia, who is better known as The Witcher. The stories relate the exploits of Geralt in which he has to demonstrate all the skills (including magic, fighting, sowrdsmanship, diplomacy, cunning, flattery, etc.) that he has developed during his training to become a Witcher. All the stories are real page-turners and different enough in their plots to easily maintain the readers interest.

The narrative flows easily, the plots are exciting and the translation from the author's native Polish is excellent. There were however a few instances in which I had to read the odd paragraph again where the sentences were rather awkward, but this in no way distracted from the story.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to The Witcher, and will definitely be reading more of the books in the series by this very talented, imaginative author.
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