Listen to the Witcher audiobooks series by the Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski through our easy and accessible beginner’s guide here! The series has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years, particularly after the release of the television series starring Henry Cavill. For those new to the series, here is a beginner’s guide to The Witcher audiobooks series. Let’s begin right away, then!
Table of Contents
1. The Last Wish
The Last Wish is the first book in The Witcher series and has a collection of short stories. In this audiobook, you get to know the Geralt of Rivia and his world through his numerous adventures. His tales are engaging and full of action, whether fighting a dragon or outsmarting a demon.
The audiobook is narrated by Peter Kenny, who delivers a fantastic performance. He brings a certain depth to each character, creating an immersive experience for you. His clear narration style and excellent pacing make it easy to follow along.
2. Sword of Destiny
This is the second book in The Witcher saga, also consisting of short stories. In this audiobook, Geralt embarks on new adventures and meets new characters, including Yennefer, a powerful sorceress who will become a significant figure in Geralt’s life.
Narrated by Peter Kenny, who delivers another fantastic performance, the audiobook is a treat to listen to. His narration style is consistent with the first audiobook, making it easy for you to follow. His voice acting brings life to each character, and his pacing is perfect for the several action-packed scenes.
3. Blood of Elves
Blood of Elves is the third book in The Witcher series and the first full-length novel. It picks up where Sword of Destiny left off, with Geralt and Ciri (a young girl with magical abilities) on the run from those who intend to harm them. The novel introduces new characters and further expands on the politics and magic of Geralt’s world.
Peter Kenny delivers a wonderful performance yet again, and his narration style is in sync with the grand world of Andrzej’s imagining. His voice acting is exceptional, bringing the characters to life and providing an immersive experience.
4. Time of Contempt
The fourth book in The Witcher stories, Time of Contempt, follows Geralt and Ciri as they continue their journey and as the political situation in the world becomes even more complicated.
The performance by Peter Kenny is brilliant as ever, and he brings alive each character and element of Sapkowski’s world with perfection. The way he voices each character with their unique personalities and accents results in an engaging production that’s hard to stop listening to!
5. Baptism of Fire
This is the fifth book in The Witcher saga, and in this audiobook, Geralt is on a mission to rescue Ciri from those who seek to control her powers. Along the way, Geralt will meet new allies and enemies, as the political situation in his world becomes even more volatile. Darkness is everywhere, and Geralt would be challenged like never before!
Peter Kenny gives another outstanding performance here. The mastery he has over his art makes the Witcher audiobooks a joy to listen to. Even if you’ve read the original books, the audiobooks still deserve to be listened to just because of how exceptionally Kenny brings this world alive.
6. The Tower of Swallows
The sixth book in The Witcher series, The Tower of Swallows, sees Geralt and his companions continue their quest to find and protect Ciri. But everyone is on the lookout for her, and the Tower of Swallows awaits them all.
The story sees a lot of character development and Andrzej’s lyrical prose makes it even more brilliant. The switching between characters’ perspectives serves to add more depth to the story and the ongoing narrative, while also infusing it with tension. Kenny provides yet another incredible performance as he makes it a bit harder for you to stop listening once you begin!
7. The Lady of the Lake
Here we are at the end, as this is the seventh and final book in The Witcher series. A satisfying conclusion to an epic saga, the book sees Geralt and his companions face their ultimate challenge while trying to protect Ciri and their world.
The world is still at war, and Ciri is stuck in a place without any connection to time or space, but she must escape to conquer her fears and seek revenge. Peter Kenny voices the story and his unique voice for each character ensures each perspective is distinctive and you are hooked to the novel from the very beginning itself!
Conclusion
The Witcher series is an excellent choice for fans of fantasy literature or fans of its video game adaptation, even more through these audiobooks. With its engaging plot, complex characters, and rich world-building, the series has become a worldwide phenomenon, and rightly so. I hope you’ll find this article in helping you kickstart your Witcher journey with Geralt of Rivia!
