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The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens
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Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series is a global phenomenon with over thirty million copies sold and translated into over forty languages worldwide. Crossroads of Ravens is the instant New York Times bestselling standalone novel following fantasy's most beloved monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, on his first steps towards becoming a legend.
★ "A wonderful insight into the beginnings of one of fantasy's most beloved and iconic characters, Geralt of Rivia. Immersive, exciting, and emotional. Crossroads of Ravens is not to be missed." - John Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author
Witchers are not born. They are made.
Before he was the White Wolf or the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt of Rivia was simply a fresh graduate of Kaer Morhen, stepping into a world that neither understands nor welcomes his kind.
And when an act of naïve heroism goes gravely wrong, Geralt is only saved from the noose by Preston Holt, a grizzled witcher with a buried past and an agenda of his own.
Under Holt's guiding hand, Geralt begins to learn what it truly means to walk the Path - to protect a world that fears him, and to survive in it on his own terms. But as the line between right and wrong begins to blur, Geralt must decide to become the monster everyone expects, or something else entirely.
This is the story of how legends are made - and what they cost.
★ "Geralt is one of the great characters in all of fantasy. Whether you're coming from the games, TV show, or are simply new to the Witcher universe - these books are absolutely worth the read." - James Islington, author of The Will of the Many
★ "Sapkowski is a true master of fantasy literature, and Crossroads of Ravens is his latest example of his writing prowess." - Popverse
Witcher Story Collections
The Last Wish
Sword of Destiny
The Witcher Saga
Blood of Elves
The Time of Contempt
Baptism of Fire
The Tower of Swallows
Lady of the Lake
Standalone Witcher Novels
Season of Storms
Crossroads of Ravens
The Hussite Trilogy
The Tower of Fools
Warriors of God
Light Perpetual
Translated from original Polish by David French
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780316597739
EAN:
9780316597739
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
400
Authors:
Andrzej Sapkowski
Publisher:
Orbit
3.5⭐ Overall, it's a really fun time to get back into Geralt's story and I really liked the overall plot. My criticisms come in a few spots though--the writing didn't feel...completed? It still felt like parts were in the editing stage and didn't feel as fleshed out as it needed to be. Having read the older novels, this just felt like it wasn't written as well as the others. I also had some qualms with the translation, some parts felt a little messy and made the grammar feel a little weird, and my copy at least had some punctuation errors. I don't know if Sapkowski just got behind in publishing timeline but wanted to get this novel out before Netflix really kills the franchise, I'm not sure. But while I enjoyed a lot about this novel, it left me honestly a little disappointed.
Was thoroughly disappointed with this book. It lacked imagination and seemed to be a cash grab by the author. I was expecting a lot more from Gerald’s story and the fight scenes.
This reads like a Fan fiction. Dude lost his touch
I wouldn’t say this one sits higher,nor lower than the original Witcher saga—it’s just a different kind of story. It scratches that Witcher itch perfectly, though, with its monster hunts, moral gray areas, and glimpses into how Geralt built his name.What stood out most to me was seeing the world before Geralt became a legend. People don’t celebrate Witchers here—they blame them for everything. That tension adds weight to every choice he makes. I liked seeing Geralt’s flaws, too. He’s still rough around the edges, still figuring himself out, but even then, his sense of honor never wavers. Sapkowski never strips that from him, and I think that’s what makes Geralt who he is.It’s a quieter, grittier kind of adventure—but one that reminds you exactly why this world pulls you in.
Geralt is a cabbage still figuring out who he is and it's honestly really weird to see him before he became the gruff, legendary Witcher we all know. There’s less politics and fewer world-shaking events, but that works in its favor. It’s more about Geralt’s early struggles, his first monster hunts, and how he starts to shape his own code. There’s a raw, uncertain energy to him that’s kind of refreshing.The pacing stumbles in spots some chapters feel a bit like side quests and while the story is engaging, it doesn’t quite hit the emotional highs of the older books. Still, the atmosphere, the moral dilemmas, and the sharp, dry dialogue are all here.If you’re into the Witcher world, this is a great addition. It won’t blow your mind, but it adds real depth to Geralt’s character and fills in some gaps fans have been curious about for years.
