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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I wouldn’t say it’s a children’s book. He mentions someone’s wife getting raped and then eludes to the main characters sister getting raped repeatedly
A few adult themes as seen through a young child’s eyes. An interesting Almost short coming of age story.
A few adult themes as seen through a young child’s eyes. An interesting Almost short coming of age story.
First, this is a beautiful book. The illustrations alone are worth getting it. The story - more a short story than a book, really, is a nice bonus. An unorthodox children's book, in this day and age. There is some of Martin's trademark brutal violence (no sex, though), but we mainly see its results, rather than the actual violence taking place, and also one of his strong young female characters that are still so very rare in fantasy writing. It is a story about family and friendship, and above all a story about sacrifice, that does not shy away from the consequences of one's actions. The world Martin describes, like his ice dragon, is beautiful and cold and brutal, and could very well serve as a wonderful topic for discussion with a 9 or 10 year old, if you're so inclined. That it is such a wonderful read for adults as well (and did I mention beautiful?) makes it the kind of book you would enjoy buying for your child, to get them introduced to the world of fantasy.
adventurous
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This is a great story for the children of us Game of Thrones fans. I can't wait to read it to my son, as a bedtime story. No prior knowledge about Westeros is needed, just the belief that dragons do exist.
I must admit I was not sure on how to approach to writing this review as I simply loved the book. There is just something so human, yet so otherworldly about the way George R. R. Martin writes his characters and worlds around them. I found this read to be somewhat inspiring, peaceful, perhaps healing in way. The story is simple, but compelling and in my honest opinion executed flawlessly.
The book may not contain the over-the-top detailed world-building, complex politics, or endless list of characters like some of G. R. R. Martin’s other works’, but that does not make it any worse. It’s simply different and to be quite honest beautiful in its own way.
I would also highly advise to get the physical copy of this book if possible. My favourite edition personally is the one illustrated by the one and only Luis Royo. The illustrations are simply stunning and convey the mood, atmosphere and emotion of the book so well.
This is the first book that introduced me to George R. R. Martin’s other works and I do not regret it one bit.
Simply put. It is a beautiful dream, it is not endless, but it is memorable in every way it needs to be. I hope you can love it the same way I did, or in your own way too. It’s beautiful.
The book may not contain the over-the-top detailed world-building, complex politics, or endless list of characters like some of G. R. R. Martin’s other works’, but that does not make it any worse. It’s simply different and to be quite honest beautiful in its own way.
I would also highly advise to get the physical copy of this book if possible. My favourite edition personally is the one illustrated by the one and only Luis Royo. The illustrations are simply stunning and convey the mood, atmosphere and emotion of the book so well.
This is the first book that introduced me to George R. R. Martin’s other works and I do not regret it one bit.
Simply put. It is a beautiful dream, it is not endless, but it is memorable in every way it needs to be. I hope you can love it the same way I did, or in your own way too. It’s beautiful.
Read for the 2016 reading challenge! (a book you can finish in a day)
This was a little violent for a children's story, and not much really happened. Pretty boring. Nothing was really explained and everything just felt pointless. It could have been a cute story, but I guess GRRM wanted to go for something more adult? I didn't really expect to like it given that I really disliked AGoT, so...1 Star.
This was a little violent for a children's story, and not much really happened. Pretty boring. Nothing was really explained and everything just felt pointless. It could have been a cute story, but I guess GRRM wanted to go for something more adult? I didn't really expect to like it given that I really disliked AGoT, so...1 Star.
So yes, this book was written by George R R Martin
And yes, it is a children's book or a short story for adults.
It is also for anybody who has an inner child in them. It will transport you to a wonderful world of (child-friendly) imagination. This story will leave you wanting more. Martin, as we all know, is a pro at accomplishing that. It is definitely a book I would have loved to read as a child and adored as an adult.
No, it is not a part of the famous 'A Song of Ice And Fire', or 'Game of Thrones' series.
While the universe that is being described in this book will give you certain elements (dragons!!) that are similar to Westeros, you need no prior knowledge or interest in Game of Thrones to be reading this book or immensely enjoying it.
The Ice Dragon is about a little girl, Adara and obviously, the Ice Dragon. They are beautiful rarities in an ugly world that is too brutal to deserve them. Neither Adara nor the ice dragon fit in with the rest of the world. The ice dragon was seen as a bad omen, a sign of a bitter and brutal winter. Adara was a winter child according to the villagers - the cold had touched her, they said, and cold she seemed, to the villagers. But in finding each other, they complete each other and their journey.
PS: The art illustrations for The Ice Dragon has been done by Luis Royo - again, compared to his usual work, very child-friendly, yet hauntingly beautiful - so that's definitely a point I thought worth mentioning!
And yes, it is a children's book or a short story for adults.
It is also for anybody who has an inner child in them. It will transport you to a wonderful world of (child-friendly) imagination. This story will leave you wanting more. Martin, as we all know, is a pro at accomplishing that. It is definitely a book I would have loved to read as a child and adored as an adult.
No, it is not a part of the famous 'A Song of Ice And Fire', or 'Game of Thrones' series.
While the universe that is being described in this book will give you certain elements (dragons!!) that are similar to Westeros, you need no prior knowledge or interest in Game of Thrones to be reading this book or immensely enjoying it.
The Ice Dragon is about a little girl, Adara and obviously, the Ice Dragon. They are beautiful rarities in an ugly world that is too brutal to deserve them. Neither Adara nor the ice dragon fit in with the rest of the world. The ice dragon was seen as a bad omen, a sign of a bitter and brutal winter. Adara was a winter child according to the villagers - the cold had touched her, they said, and cold she seemed, to the villagers. But in finding each other, they complete each other and their journey.
PS: The art illustrations for The Ice Dragon has been done by Luis Royo - again, compared to his usual work, very child-friendly, yet hauntingly beautiful - so that's definitely a point I thought worth mentioning!