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The Last Wish

The bestselling book which inspired season 1 of Netflix’s The Witcher
By Andrzej Sapkowski
Series: The Witcher
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The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski is a collection of interconnected short stories featuring the witcher Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter with supernatural abilities. As he navigates a world filled with monstrous creatures and complex moral dilemmas, Geralt's adventures explore themes of destiny, human nature, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The tales offer a blend of action, wit, and philosophical reflection, setting the stage for the broader Witcher saga.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of fantasy and adventure filled with mythical creatures and magic. It delves into the life of a monster hunter navigating complex moral dilemmas and intricate world-building. Fans of rich storytelling and the classic fantasy genre will likely find it captivating.

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TV tie-in edition of the New York Times bestseller that introduces Geralt the Witcher, who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this first book in the award-winning Witcher series.

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Introducing Geralt the Witcher - revered and hated - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the bestselling 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.

Translated by Danusia Stok

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The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski is praised by Fantasy Book Review for its delightful dry humour and intriguing creatures, marking it as a great introduction to its universe. Nerds of a Feather considers it part of one of the best and most interesting fantasy series. According to Mark Lawrence, the book showcases lots of imagination and strong writing, with the Witcher character being particularly entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473226401

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Contributors:

  • Translated by Danusia Stok

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Andrzej Sapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the sorcerer Geralt of Rivia turned him into a bestselling writer and he is now one of Poland's most famous and successful authors, selling more in his own country than Stephen King or Michael Crichton.

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