Re: It certainly is a book full of well-realized characterizations
Ellestra Send a noteboard - 30/11/2010 02:42:32 AM
I particularly like how the inversion of stereotypes and myths isn't just at the level of parody/satire, but that it goes further and sets up character interactions that force the reader to reconsider certain preconceptions that might have been developed from reading S&S fantasies (as well as real-life legends and events). The discussion of how Regis' life changed after he confronted his "drinking" problem is certainly a highlight of this book. Oh, and as always, whenever a dwarf appears, it seems certain off-color conversations soon ensue 
I love how he takes all those fairy-tale and fantasy archetypes twists them around and creates a real characters. And he does that not only for the main heroes but also for minor ones. This is why I get irritated by people who say they won't read a book because it has elves/dwarves/dragons. I know that it's the author's skill that makes them interesting or cliche. And in Witcher saga dragons are pretty, dwarves are awesome and elves are spoiler
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Evolution, just like gravity, works even if you don't believe in it.
Stupidity doesn't hurt but it kills.
Stupidity doesn't hurt but it kills.
Andrzej Sapkowski, Baptism of Fire (Bautismo de fuego)
- 29/11/2010 04:51:28 AM
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It certainly is a book full of well-realized characterizations
- 29/11/2010 11:41:31 PM
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