The story of Geralt of Rivia continues as war rages on in this epic fantasy—now, the story of The Witcher continues in the saga that inspired the second season of the Netfix series.
For over a century, humans, dwarves, gnomes, and elves have lived together in relative peace. But times have changed, the uneasy peace is over, and now the races are fighting once again. The only good elf, it seems, is a dead elf.Download and start listening now!
"The best thing about Blood of Elves is Siri and Geralt - the father-daugther-like main characters of this story. Everyone else seems to be secondary, and I found myself wanting to skip over their chapters to get back to either of the two leads. Still, this book had some fun political intrigue, but overall doesn't leave me clamoring for a lot more (unless Siri and Geralt become the predominant focus again in later books)."
— FD (5 out of 5 stars)
“The universe of Sapkowski's The Witcher is one of the most detailed and best-explored in modern fantasy…Complex character relationships enrich this already complex world; this is the sort of series fantasy fans will cherish.”
— Barnes&Noble.com“Sapkowski has a confident and rich voice which permeates the prose and remains post-translation. I'd recommend this to any fan of heroic or dark fiction.”
— SF Book ReviewsThis is a series you can sink your teeth into.
— BuzzFeed News"The universe of Sapkowski's The Witcher is one of the most detailed and best-explored in modern fantasy, offering endless opportunities for fresh ideas ... Complex character relationships enrich this already complex world; this is the sort of series fantasy fans will cherish.
— B&NDelightful, intense, irreverent, and compelling....you have to read The Witcher books because they are rife with all of the elements that make you love fiction, and especially fantasy, in the first place....In a word, The Witcher delivers.
— HypableOne of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read. Though it functions well as adventure fiction, it has added depth and value as satire and commentary on fantasy literature ... Sapkowski is a genuine stylist.
— Nerds of a FeatherLike a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodgepodge of fantasy, intellectual discourse, and dry humor. Recommended.
— TimeLike Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new ... fresh take on genre fantasy.
— Foundation on The Last Wish"A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don't miss it!
— p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Fantasy Book ReviewSapkowski has a phenomenal gift for narrative, inventing sensational events, creating a suggestive mood, and building up the suspense along with a dazzling, slightly cynical sense of humor.
— Jacek Sieradzki, Polityka on The Last WishSapkowski's The Last Wish is a great collection of short stories centered around a witcher, Geralt - a rare sorcerous breed who hunts down the monstrous but is feared by the innocent. With a wondrous mix of Eastern European folklore and myth, beautiful princesses, mischievous demons and where all is not as it seems, The Last Wish is a great read - perfect for dipping into or just reading cover to cover, as I did.
— WaterstonesIt is [his] world-weariness combined with his battle-honed powers that make Geralt such an interesting character. Here's hoping The Last Wish is merely the opening chapter in his English language adventures.
— EdgeI really, really enjoyed this book ... None of the characters in Sapkowski's world are black or white; they are all shades of grey, including Geralt and the monsters.
— The Deckled EdgeSapkowski is very good at creating interesting, imaginative characters with unusual levels of depth to them ... The Last Wish is an enjoyable book full of stories both melancholy and comic.
— The WertzoneThis beautifully written character-based story from Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski ... a refreshing champion.
— The SpecusphereNew battle mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and a gritty setting make The Witcher one of the most engrossing, mature RPGs to arrive on the PC in years.
— Gamespot.com on The Witcher video gameThe Witcher delivers one of the most intense and rewarding role-playing experiences this year.
— GT Reviews on The Witcher video gameThe Lady of the Lake is, without any doubt, the best and most profound fantasy novel I have ever read. It is hard to put down, yet also a challenging and deeply rewarding book. And it is genuinely moving. I have never read a fantasy series like this, and suspect I never will again.
— Nerds of a Feather on The Lady of the LakeAndrzej Sapkowski is the author of the Witcher series and the Hussite Trilogy. He was born in 1948 in Poland and studied economics and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about Geralt of Rivia turned him into an international bestselling writer. Geralt’s story has inspired the hit Netflix show and multiple video games, has been translated into thirty-seven languages, and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Peter Kenny, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a talented and experienced actor, voice-over artist, singer, musician, and designer, with over twenty-five years of experience working in theater, film, television, and audio. He has achieved great critical acclaim for multicharacter recordings of audiobooks by authors such as Iain Banks, Christopher Priest, and Edmund St Aubyn.