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A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

58 reviews

solo_shelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Rape, Sexism, War, Ableism, Animal death, and Misogyny

Minor: Incest and Slavery

emma6544's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The first half of this audiobook is really well paced but I gave this novel 4.25 stars because there were parts of the novel which could have been shorter in my opinion

I found that, in my opinion, that I felt this the most with Catelyn but this could be due to the fact that she is the weakest character in the book in my opinion

 

But, I believe that the narrator did a fantastic job narrating the book as it kept me engaged throughout and I will be continuing onto the second book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Moderate: Incest, War, and Sexual violence

Minor: Slavery, Ableism, and Death of parent

peggy_racham's review against another edition

1.25

Readding this review after some thought
Possitive things: Daenerys' story,dragons and whitewalkers. 
Negative: Cant write 10 year olds for shit. The rape fantasies are longer(multiple pages) than the loving spouses sex scenes. 
The only reason I didnt DNF is cause I wanted to see how it ends but not worth it
All the TWs

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Death, Torture, Trafficking, Ableism, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Physical abuse, Violence, War, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Misogyny

agameofbooksblog's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"A Game of Thrones" by George R. R. Martin is a monumental masterpiece that deserves every bit of its five-star rating. This epic fantasy novel captivates readers with its intricate plot, richly detailed world-building, and a vast ensemble of compelling characters. Martin's storytelling prowess is on full display as he weaves together political intrigue, power struggles, and the supernatural in a way that keeps readers utterly engrossed from the very first page.

One of the standout features of this book is the depth and complexity of the characters. Martin has created a sprawling cast, each with their own distinct personalities, motivations, and flaws. From honorable and conflicted protagonists to cunning and ruthless antagonists, the characters in "A Game of Thrones" feel incredibly real and multifaceted. The author isn't afraid to take risks, making it impossible to predict who will survive or meet a grisly fate, adding an extra layer of suspense and tension to the story.

The world-building in this series is unparalleled. Martin's attention to detail is meticulous, bringing the Seven Kingdoms to life with vivid descriptions of landscapes, cultures, and histories. The intricate political landscape and the intricate web of alliances and rivalries make for a truly immersive experience. The prose is rich and evocative, transporting readers into a world where dragons soar, magic lingers, and honor can be a deadly weapon. "A Game of Thrones" is a timeless fantasy epic that will undoubtedly stand as a classic of the genre, capturing the hearts and imaginations of readers for generations to come.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Incest, and Murder

Moderate: Violence, War, Ableism, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death and Pregnancy

veskumelooni's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Pregnancy, Murder, Incest, Violence, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, War, Animal death, Sexism, Slavery, Misogyny, and Miscarriage

teoreettinen's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Ableism, and Sexism

Moderate: Pedophilia, Gore, and Incest

queenpebbles's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, and Death

Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Violence, Slavery, and War

Minor: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Ableism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Classism

shiveryteacup's review

challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Alcohol, Slavery, Pregnancy, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Grief, Rape, Sexual content, War, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Ableism, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

rmd's review

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, and War

Moderate: Rape, Infidelity, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Ableism

Minor: Abortion and Incest

dannilmp's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I put off reading these books for a long time as I didn't think they would be of any interest for me. Boy was I wrong. While the writing in A Game of Thrones may be misogynistic, uneccesarily violent and gory, involve far too may assult scenes of all kinds, I still enjoyed this novel and the setting of the world. 

I think it's the otherworldy mysteries of Beyond the Wall and dragons and remnants of magic that mostly kept me interested in this book. Had it been just a plain world setting as the backdrop I would have put this book down long before the last pages. I enjoyed following through the different perspectives of all the characters and almost getting a dragon's eye view of the entire world rather than just one small section. 

On the other hand, the writing is very dark at times, uneccesarily so and involves far more rape, murder and pillaging that I think is ever needed in any series. But it does convey such a sense of darkness to the world and ensures the reader is fully aware that this will not, in any way shape or form, be a happy world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Blood, and Rape

Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism