The basis for the video game THE WITCHER, The Last Wish is an interesting novel. Built as a frame story incorporating several short story adventures that Geralt, the Witcher, undertakes, the book blends several fairy tales (Snow White, Beauty and the Beast) and a lot of common and uncommon mythology (vampires, striga, djinn). But don't expect the traditional interpretations for any of the stories or creatures he borrows. Pros:
good writing
interesting stores with unique takes on a variety of mythologies
Geralt as a killer with a conscience makes for a great protagonist
Cons:
confusing at times
each story is left without a conclusion (you have a fair idea of what's happened but the stories end just that bit too soon for proper satisfaction)
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