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cinderackerman's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Incest, Sexual content, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Violence, War, Alcohol, Animal death, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Gore
easta98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Incest, Violence, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Murder, Rape, Gore, and Miscarriage
jenmaysiereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Stylistically, Martin’s prose and tone remains the same however he is able to invigorate each character with a distinct voice that makes it clear who the narrative is following. It’s hard not to become invested in the characters Martin has crafted here: even those which are deliberately unlikable are fascinatingly complex, making you root for them in spite of yourself. For me, the stand-out characters are Daenerys, Jon, Catelyn, Tyrion and Sansa. Not only does this book give a fascinating insight into their characters and their motivations, it shows just how clever, funny, cruel and kind all three are — the depth of which is lacking when it comes to their on-screen counterpoints. Personally, I am a Sansa apologist — that little girl can do no wrong.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Homophobia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, War, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Domestic abuse, Incest, Slavery, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Classism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Child death, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Murder, Torture, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
caelfind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
elderlyemo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Listen - it's a good book, we know it is. You know what else it is? 800+ pages of dialogue.
I love these characters and I love this story, but the way it is written is such a slog sometimes that I found myself walking away from this book numerous times throughout a period of MONTHS just because I couldn't bring myself to sit down with the characters that weren't my favourite. I am a massive fan of the TV show (aren't we all) and I really enjoyed how similar the first season of the show is to this book, but that's where the problem was.
I didn't like Cat in the series. I didn't like her in the book. I didn't really enjoy Brans story line in the show, so guess what? You got it. I think it's different when you're watching a TV show and you don't have to put in as much time or effort to clear the parts of the plot that don't really interest you, but when you have to read so much dialogue from so many characters you don't care for, it makes for a very unpleasant experience.
I will say, I also didn't like Daenerys in the TV show but I LOVED her chapters in the book. Hopefully with the next book sitting high atop my TBR *gulp* I will continue to be surprised. Fantastic story, incredible characters - just not my favourite writing style.
Graphic: Death, Rape, Murder, Child death, Suicide, and War
lucakocsis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexism, Miscarriage, Rape, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Blood, Death, Pedophilia, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Slavery, Body horror, Child abuse, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Vomit, War, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Torture, and Excrement
elektrikstar44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Child abuse, Confinement, Grief, Incest, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Slavery, Gore, Murder, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Classism, and Sexual violence
riverofstyx's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, War, Toxic relationship, Torture, Rape, Physical abuse, Incest, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death, Cursing, Sexual violence, Gore, Violence, Sexism, and Adult/minor relationship
epeolatrist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Rape
Moderate: Incest and Ableism
moonlighting's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood