The Last Wish

By Andrzej Sapkowski, Danusia Stok (translator),

Book cover of The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher

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Why read it?

3 authors picked The Last Wish as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I am recommending this book because it introduces you to The Witcher himself. It is a short story collection easily to be read as I was quickly pulled into the world of The Continent to witness Geralt of Rivia on his adventures, encountering monsters of fathomable horrors and allies along the way.

The book’s dark fantasy aura with hints of political intrigue is what drew me in even more and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

While Henry Cavill’s depiction of Geralt is stellar, the Netflix series is no substitute for the dark, engrossing, and morally grey tale that is The Witcher. For me, The Witcher games and novels were the exact combination of monster hunting, moral quandaries, and somber contemplation that I needed.

It’s no wonder that people describe my books as a modern Witcher! While the main novels are excellent, the short story anthology that started it all is legendary and is a must-read!

The book that launched a gaming and now TV empire! And it’s a deliciously dark read, but not your typical fantasy narrative, and instead follows the hero through short stories that build a fun, amazing realm to experience. I really enjoy stories about broken heroes as they struggle to do good in their world, and this series offers this in spades.

From D.'s list on new fantasy worlds.

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