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Spectacular Introduction to "The Witcher"

Revisado: 09-10-15

I absolutely love this book. It is full of rich detail and vivid imagery. I can imagine myself right alongside Geralt as he goes from one amazing adventure to the next. I don't want to give away spoilers, so I will just say that I couldn't put it down. The world is so believable, despite the high-fantasy setting. It's a world similar to our own, but with magic and an array of majestic or horrifying creatures. The world is dirty and rife with evil and corruption, but with enough glimpses of goodness and light to give you hope for the future (much like our own world).

I read this via "immersion reading". I read the Kindle version (and sometimes the paperback version) as I listened to Peter Kenny's incredible voice-over. He is a master storyteller. I loved his changing voices and the life he gave to each character on the page.

The only critique I have would be the chapter for which the book is named after. "The Last Wish" is a thrilling and action-packed chapter, especially towards the end. However, Peter Kenny spoke the dialogue of Yennefer and Geralt a little too plainly during the action sequences. There is so much happening I would have expected him to at least change his pitch a little. I read the chapter on my own without the voice-over and let my imagination do it justice.

Aside from that, I will still say that Peter Kenny did an excellent job. I will not hesitate to get an audiobook he voices in the future. I will also move on the other novels in the series, once the "Sword of Destiny" is released as an audiobook. I hope Peter Kenny is brought onboard once again.

Also, as I wrote in the Kindle review, I wholeheartedly recommend "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" game. It's the greatest game I have ever played.

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Stuff you know, but reinforced with research

Revisado: 09-08-12

A great listen. A mixture of new and old ideas reinforced with research. Everyone knows about habits, but it's great to know the science behind it, so that you can reshape the habits that make up your life. It's also great to know how corporations use your own habits against you. Again, something you know, but explained so well that you can better prepare yourself for the temptations and habit-altering influences around you.

Whenever I'm tempted to buy something I shouldn't, or I don't feel like going to the gym, I hear the words from this book. I tell myself I'm trying to reshape my habit loop. I know why it's hard for me to say no to that bottle of Coca-Cola, or to go to the gym. But more importantly I've learnt how to either break the habit of doing something I shouldn't, or create a habit of doing something I should.

I've had a life long problem of buying gym memberships, only to use it once or twice a month. I have rejoined the gym, and I am going regularly, 4-5 times a week. The gym is no longer a chore for me. All I needed to do was turn it into a habit. I wasn't easy. This book isn't a miracle cure. It still takes hard work, but this book gives you the insight and advice to "help" you do it, however, the rest is still up to you.

To top it all off, Mike Chamberlain is also a great narrator. I plan on re-listening to this audiobook, but this time take notes while I'm doing it. I recommend you write down anything that you find relevant as you go.

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