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The Last Witch: Introducing the Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski
Book post so, take it or leave it. LOL
This was spawned by a conversation I was having in regard to how sassy Geralt comes off. I find it amusing because he’s basically a monster bounty hunter, killing creatures for money. In a way, he reminds me of early Anita Blake, where she’d be out kicking vampire tush and cracking jokes. Before the ardeur and her regular bouts of group sex.
But I digress.
Background: I picked up this book because I keep seeing articles on and cast photos from the series that Netflix is filming based on the books/video games (I’m not honestly sure which set of source material they’re using). Also, because Henry Cavill will be playing Geralt and that intrigues mebecause I’m obsessed. Also, so you don’t think I’m completely crazy, both my husband and my younger daughter love these games, so I’m not totally unaware. But then, there is this:
That’s enough to make anyone want to read, eh? Hahaha.
Anyway… the sassypants witcher. Maybe it’s just me but some of the crap that comes out of Geralt’s mouth cracks me up.
Here, he is talking about hunting down a striga:
“Castellan,” said Geralt, “why act in haste? After all, I really could have an accident at work, irrespective of my intentions. Just in case, the wise men should be thinking about how to save me from the king’s anger and get those fifteen hundred orens, of which rumor speaks, ready.”
Like… this striga could KILL YOU GERALT, this isn’t exactly worker’s comp we’re talking about.
In this, Geralt was told he had to stop hunting monsters and, in response, wanted to know how he was supposed to make a living:
“Thank you for the warning. Perhaps you could give me some advice, too: how am I supposed to live in the meantime? Rally a few girls, buy a cart and organize a traveling house of ill-repute?”
In addition to his snarky manner, he also hits on some pretty profound bits, too.
“There’s a grain of truth in every fairy tale,” said the witcher quietly. “Love and blood. They both possess a mighty power. Wizards and learned men have been racking their brains over this for years, but they haven’t arrived at anything except that—”
“That what, Geralt?”
“It has to be true love.”
But love… true love… lasts forever and ever… *cough*
This though, is kind of my favorite:
Because your faith and sacrifice, the price you’re paying for your silence, will make you a better, a greater being. Or, at least, it could. But my faithlessness can do nothing. It’s powerless.
Anyway, The Last Wish is a collection of short stories introducing Geralt and the other characters in the series. I’m about at the halfway mark and have been really enjoying it. Haven’t read much fantasy lately and this has been hitting the spot for me. I’m anxious to see how the rest of the stories play out and eager to get into the first actual novel. Why must I work? Why can’t I stay home all day, reading and writing and playing dumb games?
Okay, okay… IL really ought to get back to work now.
This was spawned by a conversation I was having in regard to how sassy Geralt comes off. I find it amusing because he’s basically a monster bounty hunter, killing creatures for money. In a way, he reminds me of early Anita Blake, where she’d be out kicking vampire tush and cracking jokes. Before the ardeur and her regular bouts of group sex.
But I digress.
Background: I picked up this book because I keep seeing articles on and cast photos from the series that Netflix is filming based on the books/video games (I’m not honestly sure which set of source material they’re using). Also, because Henry Cavill will be playing Geralt and that intrigues me
That’s enough to make anyone want to read, eh? Hahaha.
Anyway… the sassypants witcher. Maybe it’s just me but some of the crap that comes out of Geralt’s mouth cracks me up.
Here, he is talking about hunting down a striga:
“Castellan,” said Geralt, “why act in haste? After all, I really could have an accident at work, irrespective of my intentions. Just in case, the wise men should be thinking about how to save me from the king’s anger and get those fifteen hundred orens, of which rumor speaks, ready.”
Like… this striga could KILL YOU GERALT, this isn’t exactly worker’s comp we’re talking about.
In this, Geralt was told he had to stop hunting monsters and, in response, wanted to know how he was supposed to make a living:
“Thank you for the warning. Perhaps you could give me some advice, too: how am I supposed to live in the meantime? Rally a few girls, buy a cart and organize a traveling house of ill-repute?”
In addition to his snarky manner, he also hits on some pretty profound bits, too.
“There’s a grain of truth in every fairy tale,” said the witcher quietly. “Love and blood. They both possess a mighty power. Wizards and learned men have been racking their brains over this for years, but they haven’t arrived at anything except that—”
“That what, Geralt?”
“It has to be true love.”
But love… true love… lasts forever and ever… *cough*
This though, is kind of my favorite:
Because your faith and sacrifice, the price you’re paying for your silence, will make you a better, a greater being. Or, at least, it could. But my faithlessness can do nothing. It’s powerless.
Anyway, The Last Wish is a collection of short stories introducing Geralt and the other characters in the series. I’m about at the halfway mark and have been really enjoying it. Haven’t read much fantasy lately and this has been hitting the spot for me. I’m anxious to see how the rest of the stories play out and eager to get into the first actual novel. Why must I work? Why can’t I stay home all day, reading and writing and playing dumb games?
Okay, okay… IL really ought to get back to work now.