We all know of course that the books are perfect the way they are, but...If you could add, cut or change something about them, what would it be?
Here's my list:
1) More development for some characters particularly Vilgefortz and Ida Emean. It would've been nice if it was explained why Vilgeforz is so damn powerful and influential. He's a young sorcerer, but can rival Philippa Eilhart in power, already has his own castles, was able to hide from from a group of sorceresses, ect. I'm sorry, Sapko, but "He's extremely talented" is not good enough for me. I'm also not a fan of his characterisation in Lady of the Lake. He was pretty interesting in Time of Contempt, but turned out to be a stereotypical evil sorcerer with no redeeming qualities. Considering how much Sapkowski loves to deconstruct everything, that was a major disappointment. So yeah...I would change his character a bit and give him a different motivation for wanting Ciri's blood.
As for Ida...Well, every member of the Lodge has a role in the books except for her. She's basically there to be another elven sorceress. She rarely speaks and we know almost nothing about her. Wich is a shame, since unlike Francesca (who's very well acquainted with human culture) she seems like a true foreigner among the other members of the Lodge. I'd give her a bigger role in the saga and some information about her backround, about Sages and about elven mages in general.
2) More consistent magic. If mages can read minds, then why does Philippa have any trouble with people like Dijkstra? Why couldn't Yennefer and Triss just teleport themselves to Rivia instead of riding on a horseback? There are lots of moments like this in the books. Though I'm not sure how to fix it. Maybe get rid of mind reading and teleportation completely?
3) I'd make the chapters with the Rats shorter. Their deaths should be more graphic too :devil:
4) I'd cut that scene in wich the Gramps tries to rape (and eat) Ciri. We get it. Everbody wants Ciri: Jarre, all the Rats, Leo, Galahad, Auberon, Emhyr...We get it, Sapko. We don't need another reminder