Honestly spent most of the time not having a clue who was who, and if/how they were alive or if it was a flashback. Doesn't help that 3 of the main characters don't age so there aren't even any visual clues as to the time period. This comes from someone who hasn't read the books or played the games - I just spent 8 hours being thrown around not knowing who was who, where the only respite was the eye-candy that is Henry Cavill. Unless you've previous experience of The Witcher, I personally wouldn't bother.