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Wieża jaskółki

Andrzej Sapkowski, David French (1997)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages446 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.22/5 (125959)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

The world has fallen into war. Ciri, the child of prophecy, has vanished. Hunted by friends and foes alike, she has taken on the guise of a petty bandit and lives free for the first time in her life. But the net around her is closing. Geralt, the Witcher, has assembled a group of allies determined to rescue her. Both sides of the war have sent brutal mercenaries to hunt her down. Her crimes have made her famous. There is only one place left to run. The tower of the swallow is waiting...

Wieża jaskółki: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult epic fantasy features strong violence typical of war narratives, including battles and mercenary brutality. Sexual content is present but not explicit, with moderate language throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, captivity, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens and adults who love high-stakes fantasy quests with complex characters and dark, war-torn worlds will be gripped by Ciri's desperate flight.

Tags

Dark FantasySlavic FantasyContinental European SettingMilitary Fantasy