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The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher (The Witcher, 1)

Geralt the Witcher--revered and hated--holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this collection of adventures, the first chapter in Andrzej Sapkowski's groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games.

The New York Times bestselling series
Over Fifteen Million Copies Sold Worldwide
World Fantasy Award Winning Author
David Gemmell Legend Award Winning Author
Named One of the Greatest Book Series of All Time by Forbes

Geralt is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless hunter. Yet he is no ordinary killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world.

But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

Witcher collections
The Last Wish
Sword of Destiny

Witcher novels
Blood of Elves
The Time of Contempt
Baptism of Fire
The Tower of Swallows
Lady of the Lake
Season of Storms

Hussite Trilogy
The Tower of Fools
Warriors of God

Translated from original Polish by Danusia Stok

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Published Jul 5, 2022

352 pages

Average rating: 7.66

118 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

hershyv
Aug 08, 2025
10/10 stars
I’m about to dive into The Witcher 3 video game, but I figured I’d start my journey the proper way — by reading the first book in the series before touching a controller. And wow, The Last Wish did not disappoint. What I loved most is how it treats its characters. Geralt isn’t your typical sword-swinging, invincible, broody, “kill first, ask questions later” toxic masculinity trope. He’s surprisingly thoughtful, often leaning toward a kinder and wiser way of dealing with problems. And then there’s Yennefer — not your usual damsel in distress, but also not written as the overcompensating “I’m one of the boys” cool girl. She’s strong, flawed, sharp, and utterly herself — a balance you don’t often see. Honestly, most of the characters share that same depth. They’re not boxed into neat little archetypes; they just are. And that’s what makes them feel so real. Also, the way Sapkowski twists familiar fairy tales? Brilliant. It’s like someone took the polished, happily-ever-after versions and gave them a gritty, believable makeover — the kind you could imagine actually happening in a world we live in. I’m more inclined to believe that Cinderella ran to escape the unwanted advances of a creepy prince – after all, the girl just wanted to go to a party and dance. If this is just the first step before the game, I can’t wait to keep reading the rest alongside my playthrough. If anything, it’s made me even more excited to meet these characters in-game and see how they are treated.
ardowns
Jan 01, 2025
6/10 stars
I tried to watch the Witcher but felt very lost due to the lack of world building. I feel just as lost in the book, the world building is slow and the author writes about things as if you should already know what he’s talking about. Other than that I think it’s fun, maybe the next one will (hopefully) shed some light!
Abigail
Oct 22, 2024
6/10 stars
It was good once I got past the infamous first page
Hallowe
Aug 21, 2024
10/10 stars
Review to come!
Jackets_10
Jul 18, 2024
10/10 stars
Love this series so much. All things witcher

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