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Blood of Elves (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)

by Andrzej Sapkowski (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz (16 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0575083182
  • ISBN-13: 978-0575083189
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 213,784 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Sapkowski's world, and the sense of depth, is reminiscent of Middle Earth. And while he includes all the traditional fantasy characters you would expect, Sapkowski also manages to revitalize the genre with energetic and compelling writing. A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don't miss it!" (DREAMWATCH TOTAL SCI FI )

"The character interplay is complex, unsentimental and anchored in brutal shared history. All bodes well for twisty plotting in future volumes." (Nic Clarke SFX )


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For more than a hundred years humans, dwarves, gnomes and elves lived together in relative peace. But times have changed, the uneasy peace is over and now the races once again fight each other - and themselves: dwarves are killing their kinsmen, and elves are murdering humans and elves, at least those elves who are friendly to humans . . . Into this tumultuous time is born a child for whom the witchers of the world have been waiting. Ciri, the granddaughter of Queen Calanthe, the Lioness of Cintra, has strange powers and a stranger destiny, for prophecy names her the Flame, one with the power to change the world - for good, or for evil . . . Geralt, the witcher of Rivia, has taken Ciri to the relative safety of the Witchers' Settlement, but it soon becomes clear that Ciri isn't like the other witchers. As the political situation grows ever dimmer and the threat of war hangs almost palpably over the land, Geralt searches for someone to train Ciri's unique powers. But someone else has an eye on the young girl, someone who understand exactly what the prophecy means - and exactly what Ciri's power can do. This time Geralt may have met his match.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the last wish!, 18 Oct 2008
By Ms. A. English "ali_witch" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This book arrived in the post yesterday and was pounced upon as soon as it arrived. I read it super fast and now intend to reread it and savour every last word. The action is as great as in 'The Last Wish', and we see new depths to Geralt's character as a result of the actions he has had to take in the past. We gain more knowledge of Yennefer (and she becomes slightly more likeable as a result) and the introduction of 'new' characters Cirilla and Triss Merigold pads out the book nicely. I also thoroughly enjoyed the addition of more witchers to the mix, and Dandelion was as amusing as always. My only complaint is that now I have to wait until next year for the sequel!

This book manages to mix drama, humanity, a rapidly worsening political situation, and humour in equal parts. It had me laughing out loud in places (which is unusual for me) and really feeling for the protagonists in others, as well as drawing a few alarming parallels with current world situations - interesting given it was written some time ago and is still very relevant today. Sapkowski manages to make some very dry, pointed comments on the nature of humanity, both singly and when it bands together as a group and gains 'mob mentality'.

All in all, a great book and highly recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars continued on from the first...bring on the next installment !, 30 Jan 2009
By M. Halai (UK) - See all my reviews
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The first book was a slightly different view of the usual fantasy stereotypes with a few original pieces and made for a riveting read.
Was pleasantly surprised that the author has continued the cracking pace and scene setting that marked the first book. Big holes all over the place in the plot and the characters but they got me thinking ( and trying to fill them in in my head...) and hoping that they're worked on in the next book(s)
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why didn't Gollancz first publish the second book of short stories, but jumped straight to the novels???, 19 Oct 2008
By Tauriel (Slovakia) - See all my reviews
I love Sapkowski's books about the witcher Geralt, having read them all in Czech translation. I was very happy when I learned some years ago that they would finally get translated into English, and I was quite happy with the English translation of "The Last Wish".

But I'm very surprised and even a bit angry to see that the publisher jumped straight to the first novel of the pentalogy without first translating and publishing the SECOND BOOK OF SHORT STORIES ("The Sword Of Destiny"). There are three short stories in that book which form a direct prologue to the pentalogy - why is Ciri Geralt's "Child of Surprise", the beginning of the war with Nilfgaard and the fall of Cintra. The short stories also give a lot of insight into the relationship between Geralt and Yennefer, which is something I think very important to know before starting on the novels.

I'm glad that Gollancz is publishing the novels about Geralt, but I REALLY HOPE that they will realise their mistake and publish the second book of short stories, so that the English-speaking readers won't miss out on important history of Geralt.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Long winded and boring
I just couldn't get into this book, it just seemed to go on and on without ever starting.. Didn't like the concept or the writing style.. Not for me..
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Published 5 months ago by M. Gasior

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish it was translated one book later...
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