23 thoughts on “The Witcher Omnibus (Vol. 1) by Paul Tobin”
LOL, I just finished reading it a few days ago! 😉 My rating is similar to yours, though a bit lower (as you could have probably expected ;)) I’ll be putting the review on the blog in a week or so, so we can compare notes then! In short, though, I was underwhelmed, especially by the Curse of Crows which, while admittedly pleasant to the eye, was awfully derivative and very heavily and unoriginal, fully dependent on one of Sapkowski’s better known short stories.
What are the odds hahaha I actually finished this a month ago and just got around to publishing it. And honestly, I’d give a lower rating if I could but I just felt like it was a passable omnibus that newcomers can still enjoy, especially IF they didn’t read the books. My rating probably would be closer to a 2.6342 though. 😀
After Ola and Pio’s review of the netflix tv series, and not being a gamer and not much a comic reader (any more), I don’t foresee myself getting into this franchise, except by accident some how 🙂
What’s making you hesitant about checking out the books? The premise, the story, the characters or the world doesn’t appeal much to you?
I have only played the 3rd one (the one in the trailer) and found that it must’ve been what sparked a desire to do a TV series with how much success it garnered hahah
My hesitancy comes from having so many books I already want to read that adding another series that spawned video games and a tv series is not high. I do admit, I’m a bit biased against video games so that probably plays a bigger part than anything…
I’d give it a try. I didn’t like the tv show that much. Admittedly I stopped watching after episode 3 or 4 and I am not a tv person, so that does not help.
I would love to take a peek at the graphic novel 🙂
I don’t think the TV series was the best adaptation they could’ve pulled off based on the books or the video games. There’s definitely stuff to appreciate from the graphic novels if you don’t plan on checking out the books though! 🙂
I’ve been really curious about The Witcher stories since I first heard of them, though I’ve yet to watch, read, or play any of them. I hear good things about the Netflix series, but I’m thinking I’ll likely start with the books first. Have you read any of them?
I haven’t read them yet and am sort of keeping them for last actually hahah I’ve watched the show and wouldn’t say that it’s the best thing out there; it has its flaws. But I think anyone who is thinking of seriously getting into this world should probably go for the books first.
Great review Lashaan! I had no idea there were so many things based on The Witcher, maybe this means I have to read it or watch it or at least learn a bit more about it 😂 What would you recommend to start with? 😀
Thanks, Juliette! Yep, loads of adaptations to indulge as a fan! ☺️ I think the best option is to go with the books first. You can never go wrong there! 😂 It could… however… make every other adaptation seem mediocre in the end thoug! 😂
I had no idea these comics were a thing. Thanks for sharing, Lashaan. Despite the drawbacks, I think I’ll pop into my local library and see if they can get a copy in.
It’s well-worth checking out for sure. Despite the flaws, there’s still plenty to appreciate, especially for those who just want to have an idea of what the Witcher is all about. Thanks for reading, sir!
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LOL, I just finished reading it a few days ago! 😉 My rating is similar to yours, though a bit lower (as you could have probably expected ;)) I’ll be putting the review on the blog in a week or so, so we can compare notes then! In short, though, I was underwhelmed, especially by the Curse of Crows which, while admittedly pleasant to the eye, was awfully derivative and very heavily and unoriginal, fully dependent on one of Sapkowski’s better known short stories.
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What are the odds hahaha I actually finished this a month ago and just got around to publishing it. And honestly, I’d give a lower rating if I could but I just felt like it was a passable omnibus that newcomers can still enjoy, especially IF they didn’t read the books. My rating probably would be closer to a 2.6342 though. 😀
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After Ola and Pio’s review of the netflix tv series, and not being a gamer and not much a comic reader (any more), I don’t foresee myself getting into this franchise, except by accident some how 🙂
Have you played the games at all?
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What’s making you hesitant about checking out the books? The premise, the story, the characters or the world doesn’t appeal much to you?
I have only played the 3rd one (the one in the trailer) and found that it must’ve been what sparked a desire to do a TV series with how much success it garnered hahah
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My hesitancy comes from having so many books I already want to read that adding another series that spawned video games and a tv series is not high. I do admit, I’m a bit biased against video games so that probably plays a bigger part than anything…
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I’d give it a try. I didn’t like the tv show that much. Admittedly I stopped watching after episode 3 or 4 and I am not a tv person, so that does not help.
I would love to take a peek at the graphic novel 🙂
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I don’t think the TV series was the best adaptation they could’ve pulled off based on the books or the video games. There’s definitely stuff to appreciate from the graphic novels if you don’t plan on checking out the books though! 🙂
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I’ve been really curious about The Witcher stories since I first heard of them, though I’ve yet to watch, read, or play any of them. I hear good things about the Netflix series, but I’m thinking I’ll likely start with the books first. Have you read any of them?
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I haven’t read them yet and am sort of keeping them for last actually hahah I’ve watched the show and wouldn’t say that it’s the best thing out there; it has its flaws. But I think anyone who is thinking of seriously getting into this world should probably go for the books first.
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Loved ten words – shadow heavy and blurred visual style. Great words, gave me perfect imagery of how the expressions would be. Lovely review.
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Thank you so much, Shalini! I appreciate it a lot. 😀
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I think I’d prefer the books to this comics Lashaan 😉
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Would be curious to see you pick up the books, Sophie! 😉
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I like these comics, closer to the games than books, but definitely better than TV show 😉
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Yep. Seems like we can all agree that the show is the weakest of adaptations. 😂
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Great review Lashaan! I had no idea there were so many things based on The Witcher, maybe this means I have to read it or watch it or at least learn a bit more about it 😂 What would you recommend to start with? 😀
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Thanks, Juliette! Yep, loads of adaptations to indulge as a fan! ☺️ I think the best option is to go with the books first. You can never go wrong there! 😂 It could… however… make every other adaptation seem mediocre in the end thoug! 😂
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Ahah yeah I guess that’s the risk 😬 but usually the “original” is always better, so… 😇
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I had no idea these comics were a thing. Thanks for sharing, Lashaan. Despite the drawbacks, I think I’ll pop into my local library and see if they can get a copy in.
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It’s well-worth checking out for sure. Despite the flaws, there’s still plenty to appreciate, especially for those who just want to have an idea of what the Witcher is all about. Thanks for reading, sir!
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Eh. That’s too bad.
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Indeed. 😂 It does, however, give you some extra dose of Witcher when you’ve finished with everything else though.
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