It has been a while. Has anyone played the Witcher lately? Well if you haven't that's quite alright because this review is about the book that the game was based on. The book is called The Last Wish and is written by a Polish author by the name Andpzej Sapkowski. The Last Wish was used later to create a game called The Witcher, a game that picked up where the book left off. It is important to note that the game was created by a Polish game company and was watered down when brought to the United States, which changed when scores of customers decided to buy the game online directly from the developer. Apparently buying the boxed watered down version was not appealing since it drew comparisons to watching a movie on TV that had been edited in order to be shown.
The Last Wish chronicles the adventures of a character named Geralt. Geralt looks human but the book makes sure you know he is not. Although he appears human in all regards he is a Witcher and not a human. A Witcher is someone who is a bit stronger, faster, and tougher then a human. Witchers have one purpose in life, and that purpose is to kill monsters. The book follows a Witcher named Geralt.
The book doesn't read like most books. It's not a book where you sit down to read 2 chapters because you will be lost. The book has the name of the story with a number next to it, indicating the chapter in that story. For example a chapter could be named A Grain of Truth 1 and the next chapter after it could be The Reason 1. A Grain of Truth will be continued later when you see it in the book. It keeps you reading and maybe after a few chapters you will see A Grain of Truth 2. That is the second part of that story. The entire book continues in this matter.
The stories are good and you really feel for the characters. You find yourself somewhat angry at Geralt but rooting for him at the same time. Other times I found myself saying, "No, shes going to trap you, don't do it!" I had played some of The Witcher before reading the book and the only difference I noticed is I knew what Geralt looked like and I recognized another character in the book from the game.
When it comes down to it, the book is well written but it is geared towards only one audience. All books are geared towards a certain audience but this one is a very selective audience, if you like this book a lot chances are you read this type of book. As much as I enjoyed the book, I still found myself slogging through it and not turning the page quickly like I would a John Grisham or Stephen Lawhead book.
Review
Grade-It Could Grow
Highs-Good stories, well written and you know the characters
Lows-Appeals to a very small number of people. The story jumping is hard to follow
Genre-Fantasy
Kid Friendly?No, the themes in this book are adult, there is violence and some of the drug references are not for people under 18
Overview- It's ok, I bought it for $9.99 which is the limit I would spend for it, but I would recommend only get it if you like books like it.
-Rezler
Heads up! The grading system has changed.
New Grading System
Harvest It!- Get this book! It is awesome! No time to waste!
Let It Ripen- It's good, get it, it can wait though
It Could Grow- The book isn't too bad, but you have to like that type
Needs Some Cultivating- Don't even get it, it is a waste
Let The Bugs Eat It- Why was it published? Who at the company signed off?
