The Witcher Novel (Book 1) (No Spoilers Please!)

Mz_Trixter · Post by **Mz_Trixter** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:31 pm

Hey all, I've been getting more interested in the Witcher since it's been released. However I've decided 'order' and read the novel "The Last Wish" before actually buying the game. This way I'm somewhat familiar with all the settings. Plus, it's a series so yeah. So far it's a GREAT story!

At the moment I'm near the beginning of chapter 4 & still LOVING it!!! I was wondering, how many other people got the pleasure of reading it before actually playing? ...And what do y'all think of it? Especially since there's naturally more detail in the novels than the game itself.

I also don't plan on ruining the story for anyone else who hasn't read the books or played the game. Sorry for anyone who asks...

Ulfang · Post by **Ulfang** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:13 pm

I started reading it recently. I didn't get it before the game came out though as I wasn't aware of any translated novels until I looked into it after playing the game. I hope Sapkowski's "Saga" is translated in the not too distant future.

Mz_Trixter · Post by **Mz_Trixter** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:05 am

Same here, I ordered my copy some weeks after the game released. But it's just simply avoiding any of the spoilers the game might reflect from the novel. It's definitely worth the price if not more I think.

I'm also looking forward to getting the later novels to it.

cielaqu · Post by **cielaqu** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:08 am

First book of saga is scheduled for August 2008 (Gollancz). Unfortunately I haven’t found release date for the second novel “Sword of Destiny”. Last stories are introduction to events happening in the saga. You can easily skip all the stories but you can stumble on things like in game: You saved king Foltest’s daughter. I did?
I think all the books were translated to Spanish (almost all) and to Russian and Czech. So if you speak one of these languages you don’t have to wait. And it will be few years before all is translated (4-6). At least it took that much time translate to Russian (4) and Spanish (if they release last book in 2008 it will be 6 years).
It is not necessary to read any book before playing, but if you do, you will definitely like the game more.

bordel · Post by **bordel** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:56 am

the novels are good, but the Saga si even better.
it is excelent piece of wrighting, all the books are brilliant.
can compare it to Tolkien, but this world is much darker.
I love it, read through whole Saga.
if you can buy it.

Nihilist · Post by **Nihilist** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:14 am

The story in the game is actualy a sequel to Saga in the books, so I believe it's much more interesting to play the game after reading all books, which are among the best fantasy novels ever (imho).

Varlon · Post by **Varlon** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:56 am

I have read the whole saga prior to the game and I highly recommend it to anyone. The story is very captivating and there are many interesting twists. After playing the game I have decided to re-read it and haven't regretted. The characters' personalities are very strongly developed and most of the times the book makes you think on certain issues. Also I must mention that I really enjoy the author's humor, which is hillarious. If you are fantasy fan, this is a must read book.