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wildcatsour's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thomas849939's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
abbyharrison's review against another edition
4.0
This is the longest book I’ve read that didn’t actually feel very long. The first book in a series always seems tough but this one got the action moving quickly. Fell in love with all the characters (at least the good guys).
elxa's review against another edition
4.0
the plot and characters are phenomenal, but i took away one star because the male perspective of female characters sucked, especially in the case of daenerys and the glorification of her relationship with drogo. Apart from that this is a cult classic and a must read.
and yes, its better than the show.
and yes, its better than the show.
amemuuras'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, War, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Trafficking and Rape
evi_kaps's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
inessova's review against another edition
5.0
Although I was spoiled by the tv show, I still enjoyed the book immensely. If anything, knowing the characters already helped me better understand the story and especially the history behind it.
The book also allowed me to see new facets of characters I thought I knew well. But knowing the thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears of a character makes them the more real.
The book also allowed me to see new facets of characters I thought I knew well. But knowing the thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears of a character makes them the more real.
traducienta's review against another edition
4.0
Todos los libros de la serie de "Una canción de hielo y fuego" me encantaron, pero son demasiado laaaaaargos.
beaktastic's review against another edition
5.0
A Game of Thrones is a gripping introduction to the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. The prologue is mysterious, chilling and exciting enough an introduction and enough to get me gripped. Afterward that introduction, the setting switches to first of many different POV chapters from members of some of the major Houses on the continent of Westeros, showing their thoughts and motives behind the actions they take, whether they are innocent bystanders to the political intrigue (such as Arya) or in the heart of the action (Eddard, Tyrion). The story follows Eddard 'Ned' Stark and his family as Ned's old friend and King Robert travels up to Ned's ancestral home of Winterfell, in the far north of Westeros. Robert asks Ned to become his new Hand, or right hand advisor who acts on behalf of the King, after the recent death of the previous one, Jon Arryn. The story follows him and his two daughters Arya and Sansa as they travel to the southern heart of the Seven Kingdoms and enter court life, with Sansa becoming besotted by Prince Joffrey, Roberts son, Arya avoiding becoming a lady at all costs, and Ned trying to find out the truth behind Jon Arryn's sudden death. Meanwhile, Catelyn Stark tries to cope and find the truth after her son Bran is crippled suddenly. Other major characters are Jon Snow, Ned's bastard son who grew up at Winterfell and decides to join the Nights Watch on the Wall, a huge wall of ice and stone at the very north of the kingdom, protecting it from the mysterious forces on the other side; Tyrion Lannister, a quick-witted dwarf with a penchant for escaping disaster, and he has two siblings, Cersei, the Queen, and her twin brother Jaime, a revered knight. Later in the story Ned and Catelyn's oldest son Robb, and their ward Theon Greyjoy also become major players in the intrigue that surrounds these Houses, but I won't reveal how.
The book is gripping and cleverly written, and you never want to put it down once you pick it up. The story is told in form of various POV chapters from many of the major characters, showing what they think and why they do what they do. It's a clever way of story telling, as these characters come from all the different 'sides' and so there is not always a clear 'good guy' or 'baddie'. It's a fantastic book I picked up after hearing about the HBO series. Both are excellent and this is well worth a read!
The book is gripping and cleverly written, and you never want to put it down once you pick it up. The story is told in form of various POV chapters from many of the major characters, showing what they think and why they do what they do. It's a clever way of story telling, as these characters come from all the different 'sides' and so there is not always a clear 'good guy' or 'baddie'. It's a fantastic book I picked up after hearing about the HBO series. Both are excellent and this is well worth a read!