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I'm a huge fan of the show, but the books couldn't hold my attention. I tried to love it and managed to read halfway through the third book before finally throwing in the towel. Sorry, G.R.R.M, but this book isn't for me.

Edit after seeing the final season: Hahaha.

chrystalo's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a VERY intense book. Stuff is just constantly going down for no freaking reason and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. I hope you all are prepared for the pure crazy that happens. Also, it was a very slow book to start. I decided to round up from my real 3.5 rating because the book is very well written, and even though it bounces around from person to person, the story is cohesive and new and fresh and I really appreciated that. I will take some time to watch the first season of Game of Thrones before jumping in to the next book, if only to save myself from future heartache. Well done though.

magikspells's review

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4.0

This book I felt went by so fast, probably because I couldn't put it down a lot. I watched the show before reading the book, but the show admittedly does a pretty good job of transferring the book. Definitely enjoyed it, definitely starting the next one as I type this.

jonisbookquest's review against another edition

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3.0

DNF'd at 500 pages. This book wasn't bad at all, but it was just a little too much of everything. I might pick this up again one day, but for now, it's a DNF.

protoman21's review against another edition

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4.0

A Game of Thrones definitely has the feel of an epic saga. Martin does an excellent job establishing characters and building a world for them to explore. The adventure and danger feel real because everything is so rich and vividly expressed. He also has an excellent mix of action and political intrigue. I find myself equally engaged in each element of the story and that is an extremely good thing. I can't wait to watch the first season of the show!

reags___'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

betseyboo's review against another edition

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3.0

This book was entertaining but felt like an introduction to the entire series. It was difficult to keep track of all the characters while reading (please note that there is an appendix in the book which lists all of the characters...my bad). Has anyone read the other books? If so, let me know what you thought.

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