This might be the book where the main trio spent the most time apart. There seems to be a pattern here, but don’t tell Gerry. We are also introduced to the lovable Angoulême, another harsh, foul-mothed, ashen-haired young woman that forms a deep connection with Geralt and his team. We get to see the famous “Hansa”, an unlikely band of allies gathered around Geralt, as they track down a circle of druids that might be able to find Ciri. If Time of Contempt is all about plot development, this book is all about character development. The book sees our three main characters all separated and searching for each other, and it contains some of the darkest beats in a story that never shone away from darkness. The rest of the book is framed as a story told from end to beginning, in a manner reminiscent of a classic whodunnit story.įair warning, this story hits hard. Jumping ahead from the second book in the saga to the second-to-last, Tower of Swallows opens with an understated moment between the philosopher Vysogota of Corvo and Ciri, as the injured young woman tells the story of how she came to be where she is. The stars have aligned and they’re all pointing to Tor Lara.
With some heartstring-pulling moments between Witcher, Sorceress, and Swallow. The relationship dynamics between the characters shine beautifully. But it isn’t until Time of Contempt that the plot is kicked into high gear.Įven if there isn’t any book that can be described as uneventful, I don’t think there’s any that beats Time of Contempt’s plot-point-per-chapter ratio.Īnd it’s not just about the book having a lot of “stuff” in it, either. The previous books contain great characterization and set the stage for what’s to come. Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri all go together to the isle of Thanedd, where the story of all three, and indeed the world, will forever be changed. Yennefer soon follows, and the pair are finally reunited after a rather stormy falling out (get it? because of the storm, and there’s that scene in Season of Sto– ah, nevermind). Defiant as ever, Ciri attempts to escape and once again join daddy Geralt. The novel opens as Yennefer tries to enroll Ciri in the not-very-Hogwarts-like Aretusa school of magic. Time of Contempt is the second book in the main saga and takes place directly after the events in Blood of Elves.Īs Geralt investigates the tracks of a mysterious magician called Rience, Yennefer guides Ciri on the use of her newly-found power. Two short-story collections take place before the main novels, there’s a prequel (which in my opinion should be read before the rest of the novels, just without the epilogue), and then five books arranged in the more traditional style of a fantasy series. But for how long?Īs previously stated, the books don’t follow the traditional reading order of any saga. The Witcher's family will finally be reunited.
THE WITCHER BOOKS SERIES
Obviously, there are gonna be spoilers for the whole series ahead, sans Season of Storms, but I’ll do my best to keep them to a minimum and not spoil anything that happens after the book mentioned in the entry. That’s what this article is, I am going to rate the top 5 best Witcher books of all time. With so much quality across two short-story collections, five entries in the main saga, and a standalone novel, who can even begin to rate them all?
See, in the unlikely case you’re not in the know-how, everything Witcher-related is based on a successful series of books written by the Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and featuring the titular Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.Įach book is filled with page-turning action, high emotional stakes, and magnificent world-building.īesides, who can forget the time when went to to with ?Įvery book deserves more than a fair share of recognition.
Oh, right, the books! How can we forget books, the videogames of the mind, except with words instead of graphics and also not-like-videogames at all! How else could you scratch that Witcher itch of yours?
THE WITCHER BOOKS MOD
Luckily for you, there are }two more games, the tv show, and even a mod that makes the game look like the TV show.
THE WITCHER BOOKS PLUS
So, let's say that even after the main and secondary quests, the DLCs, and even new game plus you’re still hammering for more. The Witcher 3 is a great game that manages to leave you wanting more even after its 100+ hour runtime, and that is no small feat.
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