The universe of Sapkowski'sis one of the most detailed and best-explored in modern fantasy, offering endless opportunities for fresh ideas ... Complex character relationships enrich this already complex world; this is the sort of series fantasy fans will cherish."―"One of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read. Though it functions well as adventure fiction, it has added depth and value as satire and commentary on fantasy literature ... Sapkowski is a genuine stylist."―"Like a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodgepodge of fantasy, intellectual discourse, and dry humor. Recommended."―"Like Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new ... fresh take on genre fantasy."―A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don't miss it!"―"Sapkowski has a phenomenal gift for narrative, inventing sensational events, creating a suggestive mood, and building up the suspense along with a dazzling, slightly cynical sense of humor."―"Sapkowski'sis a great collection of short stories centered around a witcher, Geralt - a rare sorcerous breed who hunts down the monstrous but is feared by the innocent. With a wondrous mix of Eastern European folklore and myth, beautiful princesses, mischievous demons and where all is not as it seems,is a great read - perfect for dipping into or just reading cover to cover, as I did."―"It is [his] world-weariness combined with his battle-honed powers that make Geralt such an interesting character. Here's hopingis merely the opening chapter in his English language adventures."―"I really, really enjoyed this book ... None of the characters in Sapkowski's world are black or white; they are all shades of grey, including Geralt and the monsters."―"Sapkowski is very good at creating interesting, imaginative characters with unusual levels of depth to them ...is an enjoyable book full of stories both melancholy and comic."―--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.