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ashsando's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Confinement, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Ableism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Animal death, Incest, Pregnancy, Violence, War, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
sreevatsan_nathan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The story follows a political conflict across the "Seven Kingdoms" that focuses on the struggle for the Iron Throne, and also the other great houses. In Essos, the story focuses on Daenerys' upcoming fight to reclaim her right to the Iron Throne, bestowed upon by her father. In The Night's Watch in the North, we see a new threat called the "Others" that threaten the lives of people across the Seven Kingdoms and Jon Snow's dilemma between fulfilling his duty for the Night's Watch and fighting his half-brother's war for the independence of the North.
George RR Martin shines with introducing different characters from the POVs of a limited number of characters, making the story interesting. He also shares the history of the realm and integrates it in different conversations between characters.
This book takes its time in setting up the base of the storyline. However, it is worth the set-up once things get going in Westeros. It's a must-read book.
Graphic: Incest and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
scarletkeiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.0
Graphic: Death, Incest, Animal death, Child abuse, Blood, Violence, Miscarriage, and War
dreamerace's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Incest, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Gore, and Animal death
jmurda7's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Pedophilia, Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, Sexual violence, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Murder, War, Violence, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Incest, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Sexism, Miscarriage, Gore, Genocide, and Child abuse
bethaniesherwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, War, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Torture, Death, Classism, Domestic abuse, Incest, Rape, Alcohol, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Murder, Sexual assault, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Animal death, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
emily_koopmann's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Incest
butterflybambiii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, War, Miscarriage, Sexism, Child abuse, Grief, and Sexual assault
tjsayler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Infidelity, War, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Animal death, Rape, Physical abuse, Incest, Slavery, and Sexual content
The book is less graphic than the TV show. There are characters you love and ones you love to hate. It is a wild ride in search of justice and peace.tacanderson's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Incest, and Murder