katiecowie87's review against another edition
Alright, but really for people who like lots of detail
kaylareadsthings's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
lauravials's review against another edition
5.0
Voy a ser sincera, a pesar de que soy una fanática de la fantasía, le tenía cierto recelo a este libro. Traté de leérmelo hace algunos años y quizás era muy chica, el inglés fue demasiado para mí o tal vez las estrellas simplemente no estaban alineadas, porque nunca me lo terminé. Pero hace una semana, sin saber por qué, decidí retomarlo y vaya que fue una buena decisión.
Al principio el libro no me enganchó tanto, porque es una historia más bien enfocada en la trama y yo soy más bien una lectora que prefiere el desarrollo de personajes. Pero a medida que seguí leyendo fui conociendo a todos mejor y terminé maravillada por la fascinante técnica narrativa de Martin. La forma en la que teje la historia es tan intrincada como un tapiz y aun así la imagen que proyecta es absolutamente clara y espectacular al mismo tiempo, porque por mucho que solo veamos pequeñas partes de él no queda duda de que este existe, terminado y esperándonos. Una verdadera obra de arte.
Otra cosa que me encantó fue el mundo en todos sus aspectos; geografía, cultura, historia magia, los reinos y sus linajes. Soy una completa nerd para todo lo que sea world building y este libro lo tiene de sobra.
Al final lo que empezó con indiferencia, una lectura que era más por obligación, terminó con completa fascinación. La historia me tiene intrigada, lo único que me impide empezar ahora mismo el próximo libro es el hecho de que mañana me tengo que levantar temprano.
Solo una cosa estropeó de cierta manera mi experiencia de lectura, y es el que esta serie está tan metida dentro de la cultura popular que se me hizo imposible empezar a leer sin spoilers. Varias de las partes más dramáticas de la novela perdieron su impacto porque ya sabía lo que iba a pasar, lo que es una pena, dado que parte de lo que la hace tan entretenido de leer es el factor shock. Al menos tengo el consuelo que entraré al resto de los libros menos spoileada.
No puedo esperar a seguir con esta saga.
Al principio el libro no me enganchó tanto, porque es una historia más bien enfocada en la trama y yo soy más bien una lectora que prefiere el desarrollo de personajes. Pero a medida que seguí leyendo fui conociendo a todos mejor y terminé maravillada por la fascinante técnica narrativa de Martin. La forma en la que teje la historia es tan intrincada como un tapiz y aun así la imagen que proyecta es absolutamente clara y espectacular al mismo tiempo, porque por mucho que solo veamos pequeñas partes de él no queda duda de que este existe, terminado y esperándonos. Una verdadera obra de arte.
Otra cosa que me encantó fue el mundo en todos sus aspectos; geografía, cultura, historia magia, los reinos y sus linajes. Soy una completa nerd para todo lo que sea world building y este libro lo tiene de sobra.
Al final lo que empezó con indiferencia, una lectura que era más por obligación, terminó con completa fascinación. La historia me tiene intrigada, lo único que me impide empezar ahora mismo el próximo libro es el hecho de que mañana me tengo que levantar temprano.
Solo una cosa estropeó de cierta manera mi experiencia de lectura, y es el que esta serie está tan metida dentro de la cultura popular que se me hizo imposible empezar a leer sin spoilers. Varias de las partes más dramáticas de la novela perdieron su impacto porque ya sabía lo que iba a pasar, lo que es una pena, dado que parte de lo que la hace tan entretenido de leer es el factor shock. Al menos tengo el consuelo que entraré al resto de los libros menos spoileada.
No puedo esperar a seguir con esta saga.
tkutereba's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
booksforbrooks's review against another edition
5.0
*edit*: As I thought - upping this from a 4 to a 5 as it's stayed with me a lot more than other 4-star reads. Working my way through the HBO series too!
The first 60% of this dragged slightly in places - there was a lot of setting up and world building; a lot of politics and talking, and a LOT of characters to try and keep track of.
The last 40% was utter epic excellence and I can't wait to read the sequel.
The first 60% of this dragged slightly in places - there was a lot of setting up and world building; a lot of politics and talking, and a LOT of characters to try and keep track of.
The last 40% was utter epic excellence and I can't wait to read the sequel.
justbarbara's review against another edition
5.0
5 ⭐️ are not enough.
“Ours is the house of the dragon, the fire is in our blood.”
“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.”
“When dead men come hunting in the night, do you think it matters who sits the Iron Throne?”
“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
…
“Ours is the house of the dragon, the fire is in our blood.”
“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.”
“When dead men come hunting in the night, do you think it matters who sits the Iron Throne?”
“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
…
mirlatte's review against another edition
5.0
Detailed Rating: 9/10
Recommended For: A mature, intelligent reader who values complex characters and plot twists.
Short Summary: This book simply cannot be summarized, but believe me - this book will, one way or another, change your outlook on reading and books. After reading the series, you will have a hard time finding something that can surpass it.
Plot: There's several plot lines throughout the series, each one of them telling the story from a different character's perspective. The plot itself is very complex and there are some things left unsaid, leaving you wanting more and more.
Characters: First of all, there's a lot of characters. I believe the whole series must have over a 1000 characters in total. But each of them is real. Unique. Each one of them has their backstory, their flaws, their own character traits and can make you relate to them in one way or another.
Writing: The writing is A+ and as a writer, I hope to reach that level one day. The whole plot flows seamlessly, it never feels like there's something missing out or that things are rushed. There's enough attention to detail without boring the reader with long and cliche descriptions.
Personal Notes: I will defend G.R.R. Martin's brilliance in both writing and creativity until my last day on Earth. Fight me! The TV series is a joke compared to the complexity of plots and the lore in the books.
Recommended For: A mature, intelligent reader who values complex characters and plot twists.
Short Summary: This book simply cannot be summarized, but believe me - this book will, one way or another, change your outlook on reading and books. After reading the series, you will have a hard time finding something that can surpass it.
Plot: There's several plot lines throughout the series, each one of them telling the story from a different character's perspective. The plot itself is very complex and there are some things left unsaid, leaving you wanting more and more.
Characters: First of all, there's a lot of characters. I believe the whole series must have over a 1000 characters in total. But each of them is real. Unique. Each one of them has their backstory, their flaws, their own character traits and can make you relate to them in one way or another.
Writing: The writing is A+ and as a writer, I hope to reach that level one day. The whole plot flows seamlessly, it never feels like there's something missing out or that things are rushed. There's enough attention to detail without boring the reader with long and cliche descriptions.
Personal Notes: I will defend G.R.R. Martin's brilliance in both writing and creativity until my last day on Earth. Fight me! The TV series is a joke compared to the complexity of plots and the lore in the books.
soulpopped's review against another edition
4.0
I can't wait for the books to not be carbon copies of the TV show. Yes, I know the books came first. BUT I DIDN'T READ THEM BEFORE I WATCHED!
msthibert611's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
konlaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
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