A great read that I can't seem to fathom why I hadn't opened this up sooner. It provides a nice entry into the world of the Witcher, though you should be prepared to Google some of the beasts he encounters, as I didn't realize there were so many different types. It also gives you a nice introduction to the main characters and their relationships. I greatly enjoyed this and it wasn't a difficult read at all. I would recommend this easily to anyone out there looking for a nice fantasy novel.