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welshrebel1776's review against another edition
medium-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
4.5
oliver755's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
disneyboy7's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jackmack's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
eatinggrassandleaved's review against another edition
Holy cow wow this shit is so good
Notes to self:
Notes to self:
- Who da fuq is tansy lord Hoster
- Kinda feel bad 4 rob but bro don’t be a dumbaass horndog
- See Jorah Mormont what the fuck you creepy freakazoid ew don’t be nasty you dishonour daddy Mormont who just forgave you you nasty thing
- Jon get over the whole ‘I’m a bastard poor me’ thing. Stop yapping
- I feel like the reasoning for why Jaime loves Cersei isn’t developed enough for me like he’s obviously a dick but she is heinous levels of horrible wtf
- Idk who told on the stansa-willas thing but I bet it was so dontos and if it was I will be so 😐 because that man has icky vibes
- I don’t know if I like/trust Melisandre like she birthed shadow baby but she seems to be a big anti-Others so that’s good
- Davos is so cool bro is a bro fr fr
- How our characters get almost so close to each other but don’t meet (brienne then Arya in the inn + bran and Jon near the lakeside makes me so sad)
- Also rip that old man by the lakeside
- Where belmy at
harriett4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-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? No
4.25
sampayn3's review
4.0
A Storm of Swords: Steal and Snow prevails with the momentum mustered during its predecessor, returning with customary deceit, brutality and injustice. Martin's flaming, heroic vision retains its tenacious force within fantasy, and must be commended for the disparity formed against A Clash of Kings. It is a grotesque passage that portrays the brutalised and predominately corrupted domain, after a climatic War changed the Kingdom forever. With the inciting beat of blade upon blade, whistling of fire-born arrows through the Northern Sky and debate of council grows in tangibility, the opposing Kingship is obscured. Of course, this troublesome, political drama continues to sever the Seven Kingdoms. However, the neglected uprise beyond the Wall threatens with deeper vigour and peril. Who will protect Westeros and return its former glory?
The reunion with this accessible writing will, once again, rekindle the readerships affection for Martin's tale. The author's incalculable surprises are a characteristic that we have come to rely upon, as he develops this layered plot with further intricacy. In spite of that, the new direction of efforts towards a major literary crisis does not allow settling into conformed themes, perspectives or structure of earlier work. There is an undeniable awareness of pacing, citing a continued evolution in rhythm as vital for episodic captivation. Nevertheless, Steel and Snow is steady with the series devotion to generous explanation, historic detail and tedious recollections. Unfortunately, such a volume of information has begun to source distraction.
In the echo of the Battle of Blackwater, companionships and alliances are largely broken. Hence, there is a requirement for secondary characters to take more prominence in this first part of A Storm of Swords. Whilst some relent towards the shadows of the adventure, especially in the face of personal predicament, others yield this opportunity with conviction. Samwell Tarly, for example, accounts for the remaining Brothers of Black; relishing his focus with a blossoming personality, adjudication and voice. Daenerys' storyline is no longer flat or monotonous, as she takes a defined, central position within Martin's literary stage. As a orthodox writing and narrative agent is initiated, all the chapters and perspectives broadcast fold together with a refreshing confidence and elegance. It is also the encapsulation of hope, such as that found in near reunions between the Starks, that manifests audience investment in this literary work.
Martin sneaks in high fantasy allegories, exhibiting the vitality of this element to the core of his saga. Fortunately, the mysterious terrain beyond the Wall appears frequently within this first part, ordering the plot to escape from the battering and exploitations of the southern lands. Of course, the sweeping venture of the Night's Watch takes us across the bitter, forest lands, meeting onslaught and strange encounters in profusion. The foreboding myths of both man and monster begin to creep into this third volume, with many visions, dreams and folklore chronicles that occur across the Seven Kingdoms. The subtle suggestions made here should be accepted as symbolic prolepsis that, in turn, may assume the fate of key figures. Despite these allusions, which will surely be acknowledged in Blood and Gold, A Storm of Swords is far from a high fantasy novel.
Steel and Snow is an illustration of the repercussions of war: the victorious are capitalising on the momentum of their militia achievements, the defeated retreat to heal their wounds, and all seek new, yet fragile alliances with suspect entities. The entire third volume is commonly applauded for its excessive memorability and elicit pleasure. Certainly, Martin exercise a formally unexplored liberty within his writing; demonstrating jocularity amidst the aftermath of brutal battle. In this first part, the story overlaps with the climatic ending of A Clash of Kings, although offering little in the form of combat itself. Instead, Steel and Snow acts as an anticipator and instigator, by manipulating the imploring effects of a disperse for the future endeavours of this legendary narrative. Indeed, it is the second part, A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold, where this fabricated tension will be unleashed. And when it is, there will be no mercy for the realm.
The reunion with this accessible writing will, once again, rekindle the readerships affection for Martin's tale. The author's incalculable surprises are a characteristic that we have come to rely upon, as he develops this layered plot with further intricacy. In spite of that, the new direction of efforts towards a major literary crisis does not allow settling into conformed themes, perspectives or structure of earlier work. There is an undeniable awareness of pacing, citing a continued evolution in rhythm as vital for episodic captivation. Nevertheless, Steel and Snow is steady with the series devotion to generous explanation, historic detail and tedious recollections. Unfortunately, such a volume of information has begun to source distraction.
In the echo of the Battle of Blackwater, companionships and alliances are largely broken. Hence, there is a requirement for secondary characters to take more prominence in this first part of A Storm of Swords. Whilst some relent towards the shadows of the adventure, especially in the face of personal predicament, others yield this opportunity with conviction. Samwell Tarly, for example, accounts for the remaining Brothers of Black; relishing his focus with a blossoming personality, adjudication and voice. Daenerys' storyline is no longer flat or monotonous, as she takes a defined, central position within Martin's literary stage. As a orthodox writing and narrative agent is initiated, all the chapters and perspectives broadcast fold together with a refreshing confidence and elegance. It is also the encapsulation of hope, such as that found in near reunions between the Starks, that manifests audience investment in this literary work.
Martin sneaks in high fantasy allegories, exhibiting the vitality of this element to the core of his saga. Fortunately, the mysterious terrain beyond the Wall appears frequently within this first part, ordering the plot to escape from the battering and exploitations of the southern lands. Of course, the sweeping venture of the Night's Watch takes us across the bitter, forest lands, meeting onslaught and strange encounters in profusion. The foreboding myths of both man and monster begin to creep into this third volume, with many visions, dreams and folklore chronicles that occur across the Seven Kingdoms. The subtle suggestions made here should be accepted as symbolic prolepsis that, in turn, may assume the fate of key figures. Despite these allusions, which will surely be acknowledged in Blood and Gold, A Storm of Swords is far from a high fantasy novel.
Steel and Snow is an illustration of the repercussions of war: the victorious are capitalising on the momentum of their militia achievements, the defeated retreat to heal their wounds, and all seek new, yet fragile alliances with suspect entities. The entire third volume is commonly applauded for its excessive memorability and elicit pleasure. Certainly, Martin exercise a formally unexplored liberty within his writing; demonstrating jocularity amidst the aftermath of brutal battle. In this first part, the story overlaps with the climatic ending of A Clash of Kings, although offering little in the form of combat itself. Instead, Steel and Snow acts as an anticipator and instigator, by manipulating the imploring effects of a disperse for the future endeavours of this legendary narrative. Indeed, it is the second part, A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold, where this fabricated tension will be unleashed. And when it is, there will be no mercy for the realm.
anjoslav's review against another edition
5.0
ko zna kad ću imati vremena za drugi dio, meni je najteže
lucylovesfantasy's review against another edition
5.0
So much better than book 2, very excited and really pulls you into it's world and it's characters even harder than the previous books were able to
paramrb's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0