Reviews

The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One by George R.R. Martin

itslorei's review against another edition

5.0

My GoT/ HoTd obsession is back and devoured this book for like a da or 2 (?).

Obviously can't wait for the next season of HotD

wildcatsour's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

philosofreaky's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

tayonnae's review against another edition

challenging informative slow-paced

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

4.0

kyleevoyce's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

drdrmn's review against another edition

3.0

I know a money grab when I see one

pekey_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.25

I can't not like this even though I've read the full fire and blood version. I just can't get enough of the whole world!!

srm's review

A straightforward list of "This happened, and then this happened, and then that happened," is just as boring a way to write a fake history book as a real history book. 

cressida's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative

3.75

okcomp16's review against another edition

4.0

I think it was exactly like the story in Fire & Blood, but I can't remember all the details to know if there's a difference, I like the illustrations a lot. I still think GRRM is the best writer when it comes to plot development, this book a long with Fire & Blood proves it, even if it isn't dramatized the way I wish it was.