However, this is not unexpected given the time period of the setting. The biggest issue with the book is the misogynistic tone of the world-building. Perhaps more information will be forthcoming in later books. Nevertheless, there is a clear moral code at work in his decision making and actions, and he is not simply a thug for hire. While some details are provided about his past and how he came to be a Witcher, much remains unexplained. Geralt of Rivera's character is quite murky. The audiobook narrated by Peter Kenny is absolutely fantastic as his diverse dialects, accents and intonation immerse the reader into the world of the Witcher. Originally written in Polish, the English translation is good with smooth sentence structure, as well as vocabulary and register that are compatible with the medieval fantasy feel to the narrative. The Witcher's stories are mostly retellings of familiar fairytales, such as Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Aladdin, but with rather macabre twists. Recovering from injuries sustained fighting off a monster, the Witcher - Geralt of Rivera - recalls some of his previous adventures. Reading this book provides the context that is missing from that episode and will hopefully make the show more cohesive for me. Watching the first episode of Netflix's The Witcher was rather disorienting due to a decided lack of exposition.
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