The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings - Hype express train

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Zlejedi said:

Scoobes said:

Zlejedi said:

Scoobes said:

Foamer said:

Are the books worth a read, Scoobes?

Depends how much you're into fantasy. If you're a fantasy reader and especially if you liked the original Witcher (game) then I'd say yes. They're fairly short and entertaining although I do get the feeling something may have been lost in translation though. I'm not quite willing to learn Polish for the series though

The first book reads like a collection of short stories whilst Geralt is recovering in the temple of Melitelle. You can also tell he's taken a range of influences from fairy tales and folk stories and put his own spin on them in his fantasy world. The second reads like a more traditional novel and introduces more characters and delves into the world in a bit more depth. Worth a read imo. 

That's because second one translated to english is first book of five book long saga. Next book IIRC is slated for release in 2011 in west.

Also first Witcher had a lot of minor references to books : like the part when Geralt talks to Jaskier and tell's something along the lines "Maybe you will tell me I also had a dragon friend".

Thanks for letting me know! Will have to add the next one in my "list of books to read" this year. I take it you've read the whole saga? Would love to know what you think (but no spoilers please!) .

Honestly speaking i read it 4 or 5 times all 7 books ;) Ranks up among my favourites fantasy books.

If i had to find closest match in style it would be brutal dark fantasy like Game of Thrones with more action and less intrigues.

Lol. That's good considerring Song of Ice and Fire is my favourite series of books. I'll look forward to finishing the series, just wish they'd translate them faster!