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Will I enjoy this book if I haven't read the previous books in the series? Or should I definitely read the prequels first? I got this as a Christmas present from an in-law who didn't know it was part of a series...

Darill Not really. The Tower of the Swallow is sixth book in the Witcher series (fourth book about Geralt and Ciri), so you are not going to understand the p…moreNot really. The Tower of the Swallow is sixth book in the Witcher series (fourth book about Geralt and Ciri), so you are not going to understand the plot, world, politics or characters. You really need to read the previous books to enjoy this one.(less)

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My digital copy of this book has scene breaks all over the place. Is this so in the paper version or is my file messed up?

Andrew Ruble This seems to be the way that it was written. It is mildly interesting, especially the extremely small breaks that only contain one or two sentences.

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*mild spoiler warning* What was that 'ace' of information, Kenna saw in Rience's mind? the secret he intended to guard for the last, but then would have revealed instantly due to the panic caused by the hot iron? do we know? feel free to reveal, even if it comes out only in the next book!

Стоянка Rience knows from Vilgefortz that Ciri is Emhir's daughter and why he is looking for her, perhaps. I have not read the last book yet, just reading spo…moreRience knows from Vilgefortz that Ciri is Emhir's daughter and why he is looking for her, perhaps. I have not read the last book yet, just reading spoilers.(less)

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Does anyone know if this author intends to end this series? I know another book is coming out in May 2018. I have enjoyed this series but IMO each book seems weaker than the previous.

Maria Rose After realizing what powers Ciri possesses, the reason for dealing with the stories jumping all over in time sequence explains the method of the autho…moreAfter realizing what powers Ciri possesses, the reason for dealing with the stories jumping all over in time sequence explains the method of the author's plan. Now that I have suffered through 6 books, I can compare the sequence to the style used by Terry Brooks in writing his Shannara series--each group of events explains why certain consequences occur.(less)

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Anna In my version of the book, in that scene Crach says that Ciri was 'almost thirteen', so I presume that Ciri is 13 during the sacking of Cintra (as it …moreIn my version of the book, in that scene Crach says that Ciri was 'almost thirteen', so I presume that Ciri is 13 during the sacking of Cintra (as it happened shortly after the events described by Crach), around 14 during 'Blood of Elves' and around 15 during 'The Time of Contempt', 'Baptism of Fire' and 'The Tower of Swallows' (at one point it's mentioned that several months passed since the events on Thanned; the coup happened in summer and the events of 'The Tower of Swallows' span through September to November).(less)

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