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The Last Wish

By: Andrzej Sapkowski
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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About this listen

Introducing Geralt the Witcher - revered and hated - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the best-selling series that inspired the Witcher video games and a major Netflix show.

Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers and lifelong training have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin.

Yet he is no ordinary killer: he hunts the vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent.

But not everything monstrous-looking is evil; not everything fair is good...and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

Andrzej Sapkowski, winner of the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement award, started an international phenomenon with his Witcher series. The Last Wish is the perfect introduction to this one-of-a-kind fantasy world.

©1993 Andrzej Sapkowski (P)2014 Orion Publishing Group Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Fiction Magic Mythology Funny

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loved listening from start to finish. Had to stop listening at points due to the urge to burst out laughing at some of the wit but the humour is second to the amazing writing.

Surprisingly witty, funny and all round Amazing.

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It felt more like a collection of disjointed short stories rather than a complete book per se. They fitted togeather and didn't all at the same time, that said I did enjoy it, the stories moved swiftly, maybe lacked some depth due to the lack of background or history, but as a bunch of short stories put together it works and is a light and easy listen. The narrator wasn't too annoying either and he did grow on me as the stories progressed. Give it a try you will probably surprise yourself and enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing how the next book progress's the storyline.

Not quiet what was expected

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What did you like best about this story?

Good build up of the Witcher's world and the characters, often presenting intriguing situations with shades of grey (an nice juxtaposition to the black & white of the fairy tales it derives stories from).

Have you listened to any of Peter Kenny’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I only know Peter Kenny by his Witcher work, and it is all top-drawer. Easily the best audiobook performance I've ever heard. Delivers dialog with character, emotional nuance and differentiated voices.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely. But pleasingly, as a short story collection with an overarching narrative, it holds up well to brief bursts too.

Any additional comments?

The translation is very good, and presents an interesting and coherent story in English. Dialog feels well-written and natural, with little to mark it as a translation rather than native.That "little bit" is the tendency to repeat the chapter titles in the dialog, which occasionally feels forced. In the original Polish Sapkowski is praised for his intricate wordplay, so I think these title repeats are non-translatable pieces of writing.

This tiny oddity is why I have deducted a point from the story. However I feel this book is very strong despite this minor flaw, and the voice acting is beyond criticism.

Anyone who wonders if the narrative strengths of the witcher III is repeated in the books, I can assure you that it is. These books match the best mileu and characterisation of the game.

Phenomenal voice acting, good story

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played the witcher 3 game and only recently discovered it originally came from a book series. i really enioyed this audio book of short stories, gives more back story to geralt and overall lore, look forward to continuing the series.

loved it

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You gotta read this just for the narrator. rEvIeW ReQuIrEs aT lEaSt 15 WoRds. Lol

Narrator is amazing

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Fantasic story with absolutly amazing voice acting.

As a fan of the game series the book does very well for me personally to set foundations for characters and backgrounds that the games portray. Being pulled into the Witcherverse with such beautiful writing and captivating voice acting makes for a great read(listen).

I loved learning more about some of my favourite characters and also the world in which they reside.

Enter the world of the Witcher.

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Peter Kenny has done a marvellous job of narrating the books. Cannot wait to listen to the rest of them.

Great Narration

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played witcher 3, thought I'd listen to books, didn't regret it, this one is entertaining and very well read

entertaining

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I came to this series because of the games but bugher me the books are way better.

if you have seen the tv series or picked up a game do yourself a favour and get this!

the witcher

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A strong introduction to Geralt of Rivia and the dangerous world he lives in. From castles of Kings to the edge of the world it is wonderful to follow geralt as he recounts tales of his many adventures as well as how he first met yennefer, not to mention the friendship he shares with dandelion. I eagerly await the chance to start the next adventure.

highly recommended for fans of the video games

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