Geralt de Rivia is a witcher. A cunning sorcerer. A merciless assassin. And
a cold-blooded killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the
world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is
good. . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.
The international hit that inspired the video game: The Witcher.
Reviews
“It is [his] world-weariness, combined with his battle-boned powers that
make Geralt such an interesting character. Here's hoping THE LAST WISH is
merely the opening chapter in his English language adventures.” (EDGE
magazine )
“Sapkowski's ‘The Last Wish’ is a great collection of short stories
centred around a witcher, Geralt – a rare sorcerous breed who hunts down the
monstrous but is feared by the innocent. With a wonderous mix of Eastern
European folklore and myth, beautiful princesses, mischievious demons and where
all is not as it seems, ‘The Last Wish’ is a great read – perfect for
dipping into or just reading cover to cover, as I did.”
(WATERSTONES.COM )
“The Last Wish is an accomplished retelling of some well-known fairy tales,
each transformed almost beyond recognition and given the darkest tinges of
horror. This takes the book outside the norms of traditional fantasy writing,
while still being anchored in (the more original edges of) sword and sorcery.”
(DREAMWATCH )
“This beautifully written character-based story from Polish author Adrezej
Sapkowski is a refreshing champion in a genre that's starting to get a little
homogenic. While there is the occasional nod to traditional European fairy tales
(Snow White, among others), much of the application of supertext and tropes are
from a new point of view.” (THE SPECUSPHERE )
“Sapkowski's series has the potential to develop a new audience and
appreciation of fantasy and like Mieville and Gaiman, take the old and make it
new. This reviewer is certainly looking forward to the next installment of this
fresh take on genre fantasy.” (FOUNDATION )
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 de Riv
turned him into a bestselling writer. He is now one of Poland's most famous and
successful authors.