The Last Wish
1993 • 352 pages

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15

The book the video game ‘the witcher' was based off of, the Last Wish is more of a frame story built around a series of short stores. Each story gives more insight into the life and psyche of the Witcher, a man changed by potions and magic so that he can hunt otherworldly creatures. The author skillfully weaves together various mythologies, in some cases refuting them, in others making them his own.

My only criticism is that each story seemed to end a little too soon, leaving me wanting more.

August 11, 2011