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lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Really, what can be said about this book that has not already been said? I loved this book and couldn't stop reading it... which is significant considering the fact that I have seen both season 1 and season 2 of the HBO series. This means that while I hadn't read the books I still knew everything that was going to happen... and yet I couldn't stop myself from flipping anxiously page to page to see what was next. I think that is a testament to the writing and the story itself... that it could hold its audience so captive even when they already know what is going to happen. I only wish I had heard of the series before the show came out. I don't know how I missed the boat on that one... it would have been interesting to read it without the pictures of the characters from the show in my head. All and all a great read. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Once I get past the second book I will be in virgin territory and therefore be able to enjoy the rest of the series without the influence of the show. ;)
kirstym25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Rape
Moderate: Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, and Ableism
Minor: Slavery
dpmpgh's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- 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
connoks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
_sylviareads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Unfortunately , I have wachted the tv show first. :(
I think it wasn't a very good idea to read this book after waching the show. I love this fantastic story very much but I was hoping there will be some changes, difirences beteween book and a tv show, but there wasn't any so far , so becouse of that I didn't finish the book.
I think it wasn't a very good idea to read this book after waching the show. I love this fantastic story very much but I was hoping there will be some changes, difirences beteween book and a tv show, but there wasn't any so far , so becouse of that I didn't finish the book.
austinsteele69's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
anakuyenhn's review against another edition
2.0
El libro es un poco lento, pero supongo que es así por que es una saga muy larga y en realidad tiene una cantidad impresionante de personajes. La manera como lleva la historia esta muy bien estructurada y hace que uno no se pierda entre tanto detalle. En mi caso ví la serie primero, por lo tanto hubieron capítulos en los que la falta de expectativa me hizo aburrirme un poco. Definitivamente estoy segura que se disfrutaría mucho más sin haber visto la serie.
spellboundchapters's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
briywest's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
We should tell fantasy authors that they don’t have to describe every piece of clothing and meal in detail. Also I finished a 34 hr audiobook in 3 days, so that’s interesting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Animal death, Rape, Incest, and Death
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
5.0
Update on re-read: I enjoyed this even more the second time around. It's amazing how many things I picked up on that I missed the first time. I'm looking forward both to re-reading the rest of the series as well as [b:A Dance with Dragons|2782553|A Dance with Dragons|George R.R. Martin|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1301849720s/2782553.jpg|2936175].
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Elaborate and epic, as most fantasy books are, the thing I like best about these is his character development. A cut above most things of the sort.
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Elaborate and epic, as most fantasy books are, the thing I like best about these is his character development. A cut above most things of the sort.