I am not very familiar with this series. Yes, it is on Netflix and Henry Cavill fills the role of Geralt. That is about it. Any print books are completely unfamiliar. This volume of graphic adaptations is my first real exposure. It is, generally, a decent fantasy series. There seems to be some reasonably good world-building and fairly engaging characters. Geralt is definitely a character that resonates with a reader. This collection has some great artwork and stories that keep your interest. It is sometimes pretty simplistic but fun nevertheless. I wonder seriously about the frequent presence of bathing scenes. While I am never one to complain about artwork featuring beautiful, naked girls but they are in almost every story/chapter. After a time, they lose their impact and seem silly. ( )

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Like so many people, my first encounter with The Witcher franchise was through the Netflix TV show, which I loved. When my friend mentioned having this omnibus, I wanted to borrow it immediately, as I wasn't sure yet if I wanted to get into the novels (so many books!), and this seemed like a good middle ground.

I enjoyed this so much. It was great to read them during the readathon where I could just sit down and inhale the entire thing all at once, because that is exactly what I did. There are definitely some differences in the two adaptations (graphic novel vs. TV), but I liked getting to spend more time in this world with its dry humor, and the Witcher just trying to get along in a world with so many turned monstrous by their trauma and need for revenge.

I may get sucked into these novels someday. ( )

Last story was the weakest, imo. Fox Children was excellent. ( )

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Book source ~ Library

Geralt of Rivia is a witcher, someone who is a monster hunter for hire. This massive volume contains several comic series: House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and Killing Monsters. Plus the usual goodies at the end, like a sketchbook and such.

The Witcher series showed up on my radar when my teenager asked for the books. I think he discovered the books after seeing the video game. Then he heard there was going to be a series and now he’s witcher obsessed. I want to read the books, but haven't gotten around to them yet. When I saw there were graphic novels out I jumped at the chance to dive into the witcher world with them first. I can fit a graphic novel (or two or three) into my schedule much more easily than some hefty books. I have to admit, I’m hooked.

The monsters are plentiful in the witcher world as this graphic novel will show. There’s not much background on how Geralt becomes a witcher or who his traveling companions are to him, but the stories are self-contained and entertaining. Geralt has principals that chafe him when they go up against witcher code, but I like his unique ways of resolving the situations. Also, Geralt is hot. Nom nom! My son has asked me to stop saying that. LOL I consider this an excellent volume to get started in the world of Geralt and if you have already been through the books then I imagine it would be a wonderful addition. Finally, the artwork is gorgeous. I may have suggested this purchase to the library (and they bought it-I love my library!), but we’ll be adding it to our own home library soon. ( )