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Time of Contempt (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Andrzej Sapkowski (Author), Peter Kenny (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 11 hours and 54 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 6 Mar 2014
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00ITGAYW6
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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Geralt the Witcher has fought monsters and demons across the land, but even he may not be prepared for what is happening to his world. The kings and armies are manoeuvring for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbours more. Intrigue, dissent and rebellion are on all sides.

The Elves and other non-humans are still suffering under decades of repression, and growing numbers join the commando units hidden deep in the forest, striking at will and then dissolving into the trees. The Magicians are fighting amongst themselves, some in the pay of the kings, some sympathetic to the elves.

And against this backdrop of fear and contempt Geralt and his lover Yennefer must protect Ciri, orphaned heir and sought by all sides. For the prophecy rests on her, and whether she lives or dies she has the power to save the world - or perhaps end it. Read by Peter Kenny.

©1995 Andrzej Sapkowski; (P)2014 Orion Publishing Group

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, but awful translation 30 Jun 2013
By Tauriel
Format:Paperback
Andrzej Sapkowski's "Witcher" series has been among my top favourite books for a long time, and when the first English translation appeared, I was pleased that finally the English-speaking audience would be introduced to these awesome books. However, my joy was quickly dampened by the sub-par translations, too long delays between the individual books, and even missed books (where is "The Sword of Destiny", Gollancz?! It contains two short stories that form direct prequel to the pentalogy and provide crucial backgound to the relationship between Geralt and Ciri). It's really frustrating, because the quality of the story, the plot and the characters really suffers from the poor translation. There are inconsistencies in terminology between the books, even in translations of names - what was Transriver in "Blood of Elves" is now, inexplicably, Riverdell in "Time of Contempt" (honestly? "Riverdell"?). Very often the phrasing is awkward, as if written by someone who translates word for word (which is silly, because Polish and English are such different languages), or characters use words that normal people don't usually use, making them sound as if they swallowed a dictionary - this, for me, has been distracting to the point of my questioning whether the translator was actually a native English speaker. They're certainly NOT a good English writer, judging by the appalling quality of the translation. After waiting four years for this book, I'm really disappointed, Gollancz.

How about re-publishing the whole saga, all 7 books, within a reasonable time frame, translated by a competent person who can actually WRITE well in English and has a good sense for translation of names and titles?
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Time of ... Pleasure 5 July 2013
By Igor
Format:Paperback
Time of Contempt, 4+/5.

About 12 years ago I read all The Witcher Saga (yet Sapkowski doesn't like to call it that way). After 10 years I had pleasure to read it once again and I must admit I enjoyed it much more that the first time.

I'm not going write anything about novel itself. Just read it!
Blood of Elves is the first and slow (in a good way) step in The Witcher Saga continued by Time of Contempt, but the real fun ...
The real fun and action start in the third novel (in my opinion the best of them all), Baptism of Fire. Obviously The Swallow's Tower and Lady of the Lake are brilliant and compelling as well!

As Polish I find myself extremely lucky guy and I feel sorry about English speaking Witcher fans. Be patience and may the Force be with you!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Why do we have to wait so long? 29 July 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is another great addition for those who appreciate an intelligent fantasy adventure. It is advisable to read the previous books in the saga first, otherwise it's almost certain to leave you bewildered. Having no hope of reading the polish version, I cannot make a comparison, but considering other writers in the genre I thought the translator had done a good job in using sophisticated language, only occasionally slipping up with a jarring modern word here or there that seemed out of place. Others had also commented on one or two different spelling where names were concerned but I didn't find it a problem. I really hope the next in the series will be published soon as I don't want to be waiting years to find out what happens to these superbly created characters!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Love the Witcher books. Only knew of their existance after playing The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360 (amazing RPG by the way - one of the best ever). I really liked the story in the game so I started reading the books.

I tried to read the fan translations that are available online after getting impatient for the official books to be released in English. I read one, but it was a rubbish experience: mainly due to reading it on paper printed out myself, bound awfully. The second book I made a mistake binding it (pages mixed up) and gave up and forgot...

Until this baby came out! Great story. Great characters. I love the way Sapowski writes. He makes me feel for the characters more than any other writer.

George R.R. Martin does a great job with ASOFAI, but I prefer Sapowski (just).

Ciri's story arc in particular is riveting. A few new characters that seem to be getting interesting near the end.

I don't want to write too much about the story in case I ruin anything. This is a must-read for anyone who likes The Witcher "franchise", and RPG and fantasy lovers should have this high up on their list too.

Hurry up with the next one!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best saga 24 Oct 2013
By diiidy
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Generaly i dont read Novels or fantacy books but Sapkwoski`s saga is a masterpiece and i really enjoyed all the books i have readed so far (The last wish , blood of elves, sword of destiny )

This is a fantastic Novel and i toraly recommended for people who like fantacy books-movies,

5/5
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice book 4 Sep 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very interesting book with unique characters and interesting set up. The only problem is that the sequel will probably take another couple of years to come out and I don' really think I can learn sufficient polish without moving to Poland.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars One hell of a wait! 2 July 2013
By Jaz
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have waited for this book for a very long time and when it finally became available, it was dispatched promptly and I began reading immediately. While I enjoyed the story, even with the occasional bit of odd phrasing, I did find some of the variances in translation to be jarring.

Names have changed from the copy of Blood of Elves I have, and why consistency could not be maintained I don't understand. Vesemir has become Yesemir, for instance. As Vesemir is Vesemir not only in the older books, but also in the games have been released, this is one I find particularly bizarre.

Considering the immense gap between the publication of Blood of Elves and this, I would have expected things to be a little... Neater. Regardless though, I am happy to see this book finally in English, and I look forward to the next instalment - hopefully in a more timely fashion than this one.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The story keeps building up, huge leap in readability from Blood of...
The 2nd part of this major story arc makes a huge leap in "can't-put-downability". A large portion of the novel devotes itself to Yennefer and her relationship with Ciri. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Vastad
2.0 out of 5 stars Flawed
What I like about the Witcher/Sapkowski books - particularly Last Wish - is the moral ambiguity of it all. Read more
Published 13 days ago by MR
5.0 out of 5 stars Never disappointed with the witcher!
I love the books, love the games, love everything about this world!! recommend this everyone who.had read the previous 2
Published 1 month ago by pluckjar
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
this book was bought as a present and is loved by the recipient he loves writers story lines and has read 3 of this writers books
Published 1 month ago by Jacqueline Priestley
3.0 out of 5 stars Middle of the road
For a book in the Witcher series, the story focused too much away from him and his prodigious skills and to me lost much of it's energy and flow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Titanium Rex
4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps intriguing
This is even more a story about Ciri and less about the Witcher Geralt and I believe the next one will be even more so. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pedro Costa
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic. Truly in keeping with the earlier volumes!
I bought it as with the rest on the strength of the previous volumes. I was not disappointed! The characters and storyline have grown beautifully over time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ranald C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Present
I bought this for my friend who loves the Witcher series; I know this will make her happy and add to her growing collection of all things Witcher. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Emily Paget
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the previous two
It is a while since I read the previous two novels and it may be that my memory is lacking but as I remember It I found them hard to put down, whereas with this one I found myself... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good novel
after 6 years of waiting to be released I read it so greedy that I had to read it again... It exceeded my expectations even after so much waiting. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Zakk
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