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The Last Wish<\/u><\/b>\nYear: 1993
\nAuthor: Andrzej Sapkowski
\nLength: 617 minutes \/ 10.28 hours<\/p>\n
The Last Wish<\/u><\/b>
\nYear: 1993
\nAuthor: Andrzej Sapkowski
\nLength: 617 minutes \/ 10.28 hours<\/p>\n
Those of us who have seen Netflix\u2019s adaptation of The Witcher<\/i> will find this collection of short stories quite familiar. The first book in the series, The Last Wish<\/i> introduces the titular Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, as he goes about his job ridding the world of dangerous supernatural creatures. It\u2019s no wonder the TV series felt a little disjointed, as it had a series of short stories that were loosely connected via Geralt to work with. Still, these stories are solid and help flesh out the world where humans and creatures live together, rarely in harmony.<\/p>\n
Told in a somewhat chronological manner, these bite-size stories often carry over and blend into each other in a way that feels natural. Actions in one story may influence the characters in another, so there is something deeper here than just a collection of short stories. While this technique is rarely used, I can appreciate how each story has a purpose in advancing the main character’s overall story. That being said, not every story is as enthralling as trying to save a noble\u2019s daughter from a curse (which was one of the best in the set).<\/p>\n
Part of why I like this method of storytelling is how simple it is. There\u2019s no huge overarching and complex series of events here. The only character that matters is Geralt and how he reacts to the people around him and the jobs he takes to pay the bills. While additional characters like Yennefer or Ciri help to round out the series, focusing on the series\u2019 namesake is important for building a foundation for world-building. I almost wish more series would take this route, as it helps establish the lore before diving into the first \u201cofficial\u201d book’s<\/a> main plot.<\/p>\n
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