Received this graphic novel for free with my copy of the game Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. Decided I might take up the chance and read it. It is based on a certain segment from the "Season of Storms" book in the Witcher series. I did like that part a decent amount, so it was interesting to see how it would be executed in a comic book format. The result - reasonably well, though it's nothing too special. Not that it needs to be.

The volume follows its source rather dilligently, something that I do appreciate. It takes out some of the events that surrounded the story in the book itself, making it into a standalone adventure of Geralt. The plot is generally pretty good Witcher material, with the usual mullings over humanity's nature. It isn't overly cynical and is a pleasant experience overall. Characters don't have much depth, although they are given sufficient development and personality. The pacing is fine, never dragging on more than is necessary, nor rushing. I certainly liked the ending. With all that said, the comic adapts the structure of Sapkowski's story well.

With all this in mind, I can't praise the comic as anything outstanding. The art did not impress me. The colours felt drab and repetitive, and there were some poor drawings occassionally. Some weird transitions between mediums were present, and by that I mean Geralt shouting out the signs he uses. They do explain in a Q&A at the back of the volume that it was necessary for the format, and it is clear even if you do not read the explanation. Perhaps they could have fixed it a tad more, but I get it.

Overall, I don't find many concrete flaws with this comic book. It's just that, ultimately, there is nothing amazing about it. It is simply decent, in all of its aspects.