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Time of Contempt

The Witcher, Book 2

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Time of Contempt

By: Andrzej Sapkowski, David French - translator
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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Summary
 The adventures of Geralt the Witcher continue in this second novel in the bestselling Witcher series that inspired the Netflix show and video games.

The kings and armies are manoeuvring for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbours more. Intrigue, dissent and rebellion fester on all sides.

After decades of oppression, the elves and other races are fighting each other and attacking the humans - and with growing numbers preparing for battle, the threat of all-out war looms ever greater.

Against this backdrop of fear, Geralt and Yennefer must protect Ciri, the orphaned heir who is sought by all sides. For the child of prophecy has the power to change the world - if she lives to use it.

Translated by David French.©1995 Andrzej Sapkowski (P)2027 Orion Publishing Group Limited Dark Fantasy Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Fiction Suspenseful Magic Users

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Critic Reviews

An incredibly nuanced, well-articulated novel, imbued with a self-assured command of description and brimming with Eastern European folklore
Like a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodge podge of fantasy, intellectual discourse, and dry humour. Recommended
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
This is a series you can sink your teeth into
Like Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new . . . [a] fresh take on genre fantasy
Delightful, intense, irreverent, and compelling . . . you have to read The Witcher books because they are rife with all of the elements that make you love fiction, and especially fantasy, in the first place . . . In a word, The Witcher delivers
One of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read
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the book is great but the timeline can be a bit confusing. I recommend looking up the reading order before you begin the series as I thought this was book 3 chronologically but turned out not to be the case.

overall the story and world building is brilliant.

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Another brilliantly Peter
Kenny-voiced novel! He always brings Andrzej Sapkowski ‘s “Withcher” stories to life!

This one even includes “Dandillion” (aka Dandelion) singing the most hauntingly beautiful song. “…(with) Elvish lyrics amongst the Common Tongue”. It’s a lovely song, sung perfectly by Peter Kenny, just as you’d imagine it should be; in a minor Key!

Time of Contempt

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Another great story in the Witcher universe. Fast paced and another fantastic performance by Peter Kenny the narrator.
These books are politically driven with a lot of characters and different factions still the action is great and gory too.
I have to keep focused when listening because the story does jump ahead quickly at times.
Highly recommended and a very enjoyable listen.

Another great story from the Witcher universe.

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great voice acting and good pacing. the witcher universe is a great mid point between lotr/warhammer magic/war and game of thrones political story telling

Good story

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Peter Kenny's knowledge of bardic melodies is particularly impressive. Incredible series (perhaps my new favourite fantasy series), and really high quality voice acting to boot.

Amazing!

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