Andrzej Sapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the sorcerer Geralt of Rivia turned him into a bestselling writer. He is now one of Poland's most famous and successful authors.
"One of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever
read. Though it functions well as adventure fiction, it has added
depth and value as satire and commentary on fantasy literature ...
Sapkowski is a genuine stylist."--Nerds of a Feather
"Like a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodgepodge
of fantasy, intellectual discourse, and dry humor.
Recommended."--Time
"Like Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it
new ... fresh take on genre fantasy."--Foundation on The Last
Wish
"Sapkowski has a phenomenal gift for narrative, inventing
sensational events, creating a suggestive mood, and building up the
suspense along with a dazzling, slightly cynical sense of
humor."--Jacek Sieradzki, Polityka on The Last Wish
"Sapkowski's The Last Wish is a great collection of short stories
centered around a witcher, Geralt - a rare sorcerous breed who
hunts down the monstrous but is feared by the innocent. With a
wondrous mix of Eastern European folklore and myth, beautiful
princesses, mischievous demons and where all is not as it seems,
The Last Wish is a great read - perfect for dipping into or just
reading cover to cover, as I did."--Waterstones
"The Witcher delivers one of the most intense and rewarding
role-playing experiences this year."--GT Reviews on The Witcher
video game
"The universe of Sapkowski's The Witcher is one of the most
detailed and best-explored in modern fantasy, offering endless
opportunities for fresh ideas ... Complex character relationships
enrich this already complex world; this is the sort of series
fantasy fans will cherish."--B&N
"It is [his] world-weariness combined with his battle-honed powers
that make Geralt such an interesting character. Here's hoping The
Last Wish is merely the opening chapter in his English language
adventures."--Edge
"I really, really enjoyed this book ... None of the characters in
Sapkowski's world are black or white; they are all shades of grey,
including Geralt and the monsters."--The Deckled Edge
"Sapkowski is very good at creating interesting, imaginative
characters with unusual levels of depth to them ... The Last Wish
is an enjoyable book full of stories both melancholy and
comic."--The Wertzone
"This beautifully written character-based story from Polish author
Andrzej Sapkowski ... a refreshing champion."--The Specusphere
"New battle mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and a gritty setting
make The Witcher one of the most engrossing, mature RPGs to arrive
on the PC in years."--Gamespot.com on The Witcher video
game
"The Lady of the Lake is, without any doubt, the best and
most profound fantasy novel I have ever read. It is hard to put
down, yet also a challenging and deeply rewarding book. And it is
genuinely moving. I have never read a fantasy series like this, and
suspect I never will again."--Nerds of a Feather on The Lady of
the Lake
"A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don't miss it!"--
Fantasy Book Review
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