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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I finally finished my re-read, two episodes before the season ended. Doh!
As I think I said when I finished A Game Of Thrones last year, having left it so long since I last read the series is great because I don't remember a thing and it's like I'm reading it for the first time, despite having read it before.
Yet again, Martin masters a huge cast, over wide geographic spread and with so many plots and twists that you're constantly kept guessing. It's high fantasy at its best, what more can I say?
The climax of this book is so fantastic, especially the Winterfell and King's Landing threads, that I tore through the last chunk of the book in no time. I'm so excited to re-read A Storm Of Swords that I might go straight onto it pretty quickly rather than wait till early next year again.
As I think I said when I finished A Game Of Thrones last year, having left it so long since I last read the series is great because I don't remember a thing and it's like I'm reading it for the first time, despite having read it before.
Yet again, Martin masters a huge cast, over wide geographic spread and with so many plots and twists that you're constantly kept guessing. It's high fantasy at its best, what more can I say?
The climax of this book is so fantastic, especially the Winterfell and King's Landing threads, that I tore through the last chunk of the book in no time. I'm so excited to re-read A Storm Of Swords that I might go straight onto it pretty quickly rather than wait till early next year again.
This was a similar experience as the first book, where for most of it I was like eh this is rly long and idk if I care that much. Then I finish the book and want to read the next one immediately.
Been trying to watch the show but can barely get thru an episode cus Joffrey is so hard to watch
Been trying to watch the show but can barely get thru an episode cus Joffrey is so hard to watch
à mon avis, le plus faible des livres de la série. bien que le prologue soit peut-être l'une de mes parties préférées des 3 livres que j'ai lu pour l'instant, le reste du livre se retrouve des fois dans des maladresses interminables ==> voir les chapitres d'arya. alors que dans got et asos j'adore ses chapitres!! comme ceux de jon, où je soufflais à chaque fois qu'ils arrivaient. mais ptdrr, c'est peut-être le plus faible, mais ça reste un excellent livre
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
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
I must admit to finding the first half of this volume something of a slog after the pure entertainment of the first volume, but the latter half certainly picked up in speed and felt a lot more significant to the wider plot. The Battle of the Blackwater, events at Winterfell, Arya and Jaqen H'ghar and especially Jon's expedition with Qhorin Halfhand were some of the most engaging moments of the series so far. Even Dany, who I'm not generally as bothered about had an extremely interesting moment in Qarth (given the elements of the next book I've already spoilt for myself...), which was good, as her prior "journey through the desert" story definitely dragged more than any other.
Will certainly be straight onto the third volume, A Storm of Swords, after a brief interval for a pre-film re-read of The Hobbit.
Will certainly be straight onto the third volume, A Storm of Swords, after a brief interval for a pre-film re-read of The Hobbit.
Living up to expectations and continuing the same high standard shown in the first book in this series.
This is the second book in the Song of Ice and Fire series. Martin has found his tale has taken longer to unfold that he first envisaged I believe. However he maintains the tension throughout this book as it follows the saga mainly seen through the eyes of members of the Stark dynasty who have now found themselves in various part of the Westeros Kingdom.
Martin's skill is in making you care. The characters - often children adrift in a very adult world - see aspects of the feudal drama from their own perspective. Generally you empathise with them even though the characters increasingly do not fit a simple 'good' vs 'bad' mold. One of the more interesting of the dramatis personae is Tyrion, the dwarf. He is very clever, but stunted and ugly in a world that rates strength and appearance very highly indeed. His kindness counts for little - but that and his quick wit have you rooting for him.
There are times when the supernatural plays a part - but it is a small element of the whole and therefore has much more power when you realize you are dealing with the dark (or light?) arts.
As good as Tolkein? Well that is a tall order but in its own way it is a very impressive and mature piece of writing that works at many levels.
Martin's skill is in making you care. The characters - often children adrift in a very adult world - see aspects of the feudal drama from their own perspective. Generally you empathise with them even though the characters increasingly do not fit a simple 'good' vs 'bad' mold. One of the more interesting of the dramatis personae is Tyrion, the dwarf. He is very clever, but stunted and ugly in a world that rates strength and appearance very highly indeed. His kindness counts for little - but that and his quick wit have you rooting for him.
There are times when the supernatural plays a part - but it is a small element of the whole and therefore has much more power when you realize you are dealing with the dark (or light?) arts.
As good as Tolkein? Well that is a tall order but in its own way it is a very impressive and mature piece of writing that works at many levels.
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated