Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

113 reviews

btlitell's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

I have a realistic grasp of my own strengths and weaknesses. My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind… and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. That’s why I read so much, Jon Snow. 

 

It took a few hours to get emotionally invested into the story, but I'm entirely gripped by it now. The overall story is gripping and exciting. The characters are well-rounded for who they are (more to come on that), and the setting feels massive and intricate. I am fascinated by the years-long seasons and would like to see more of how that impacts things.

I dislike the entire Lannister family aside from Tyrion. Joffrey, the spoiled brat that he is, needs someone to tell him know (and maybe smack him in the mouth a bit...or a lot). Ned Stark was too good or a man for the treatment he received. Jon Snow may be a literal bastard, but he's got a heart of gold, struggling with his identity as he may be. I feel sorry for Daenerys being thrust into situations that she doesn't want to be in and needing to make the best of what happens to and around her.

I never read these books before, nor have I watched the show, and I am currently wishing I started reading years ago rather than waiting this long.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Incest, Murder, Sexual content, and War

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

josiemeyer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Abortion, Incest, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Death, Rape, Death of parent, Infertility, and Murder

caitlin_123a's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Classism, Grief, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Excrement, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, War, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual content, and Slavery

dreadspawn's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Violence, Death, Death of parent, War, Murder, Sexual content, Blood, Gore, and Child abuse

wonderveto's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual assault, Ableism, Alcoholism, Cursing, Alcohol, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Animal cruelty, Incest, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and War

ashsando's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It was good but slower paced that I’m used to and did have to drag myself through it to some points. That ending though 👌

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Ableism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Animal death, Incest, Pregnancy, Violence, War, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

jmurda7's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

knocking off a quarter for how many times they use the word ‘breast’ 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia, Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, Sexual violence, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Murder, War, Violence, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Incest, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Sexism, Miscarriage, Gore, Genocide, and Child abuse

tjsayler's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

4.0

I watched the TV series before reading the book and I think it made it easier to keep the characters straight. Otherwise I think all the names and people could be overwhelming to keep track of while understanding the world.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, War, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Animal death, Rape, Physical abuse, Incest, Slavery, and Sexual content

The book is less graphic than the TV show. There are characters you love and ones you love to hate. It is a wild ride in search of justice and peace.

cinderackerman's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Incest, Sexual content, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Violence, War, Alcohol, Animal death, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Gore

easta98's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Incest, Violence, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Murder, Rape, Gore, and Miscarriage