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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I am so hooked and I didn't want to be, but now I have 3 more very long books to read. Hello summer!
Not quite as addictive as the first, but I still kept turning the pages.
A Clash of Kings is still a great book, but I think it's a step down from A Game of Thrones. I think many would agree that season 2 of the TV series is among the less memorable seasons and the same goes for the novel. Jon's, Bran's, and Danny's storylines are among their least memorable in this book. That being said, it's still just as quality as the first, only less epic and memorable.
ngl, I'm very confused but I think its gud?
Side note: Dear George, please either use different names that i can actually remember or get rid of 50% of the characters
Side note: Dear George, please either use different names that i can actually remember or get rid of 50% of the characters
Really long and boring, some parts are entertaining and fun to read.
Its a page turner sometimes, others i cant find courage to read.
Should be more edited to avoid being 7-8 books long!!!
Its not really that interesting most of the pages..
Its a page turner sometimes, others i cant find courage to read.
Should be more edited to avoid being 7-8 books long!!!
Its not really that interesting most of the pages..