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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
Rating: 4/5
This is the first part of the third book so nothing major happened. Well, a few major things did happened but not in all fronts. I am pretty sure the second part is going to be awesome and action packed.
This is the first part of the third book so nothing major happened. Well, a few major things did happened but not in all fronts. I am pretty sure the second part is going to be awesome and action packed.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Incest, Rape, Violence, Blood, Murder
I liked the story in this book, what was happening with the lands and how the characters are growing. The one downfall was that I heard less from Cersei, and what she was doing and her plans and conversations. I actually like her somewhat villainous character and hope she has more time in the light in future books, as I'm sure I'll soon find out.
This is definitely my favourite book of the series so far, I was far more fast paced and much more interesting things happened. The last few chapters slowed down a bit unfortunately but I think thats because it was calming down ready for Part 2.
Storm of Swords is the best book in the series so far.
WISH HE BROKE UP THESE NOVELS INTO REASONABLY-SIZED HALVES FROM THE START.
although kinda moot now, what with all them new-fangled e-readers.
although kinda moot now, what with all them new-fangled e-readers.
Spoilers for A Game of Thrones & A Clash of Kings
It has been almost a year since I read the second installment of the Song of Ice & Fire series, but fortunately the HBO series helped me remember exactly where we left the characters. Joffrey remains King, and Robb Stark also retains a large army in the North. Stannis Baratheon, Joffrey's uncle, apparently ruling alongside Melisandre is also proving difficult and the destruction of Winterfell by Theon Greyjoy suggests yet another contender for the Iron Throne.
After not being as much of a fan of A Clash of Kings this first part of A Storm of Swords had me hooked. Told from the perspectives of Catelyn Stark, Sansa Stark Arya Stark, Bran Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Danerys Targareyn, Jon Snow and Ser Davos; in addition to Samwell Tarly on the Wall and Jamie Lannister-freed to try and return Arya and Sansa to the North, as Catelyn believes Bran and Rickon to be dead; the novel is fast paced with plenty of action and the chopping and changing of factions throughout the kingdom.
Tyrion, replaced as the Hand by his father (urgh), remains one of my favourite characters-as does Catelyn who shows that female characters can be both strong and still have weaknesses. Arya also looks poised to develop into a really fantastic character as her story progresses. It was also interesting to sometimes see the youth of the characters involved; Robb falling in love and breaking an integral alliance, Sansa's dreams of a wedding to a handsome knight being stirred again. Whilst there were some aspects of the novel that dragged; some of Arya's travelling and Jamie & Brienne's journey to King's Landing did occasionally overstay their welcome; the majority of the novel was strong. I will admit that Danerys section remains a part that I could perhaps do without-it seemed very slow-burning.
I definitely enjoyed this novel, and the HBO series has made me eager to pick up the other half sharpish.
It has been almost a year since I read the second installment of the Song of Ice & Fire series, but fortunately the HBO series helped me remember exactly where we left the characters. Joffrey remains King, and Robb Stark also retains a large army in the North. Stannis Baratheon, Joffrey's uncle, apparently ruling alongside Melisandre is also proving difficult and the destruction of Winterfell by Theon Greyjoy suggests yet another contender for the Iron Throne.
After not being as much of a fan of A Clash of Kings this first part of A Storm of Swords had me hooked. Told from the perspectives of Catelyn Stark, Sansa Stark Arya Stark, Bran Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Danerys Targareyn, Jon Snow and Ser Davos; in addition to Samwell Tarly on the Wall and Jamie Lannister-freed to try and return Arya and Sansa to the North, as Catelyn believes Bran and Rickon to be dead; the novel is fast paced with plenty of action and the chopping and changing of factions throughout the kingdom.
Tyrion, replaced as the Hand by his father (urgh), remains one of my favourite characters-as does Catelyn who shows that female characters can be both strong and still have weaknesses. Arya also looks poised to develop into a really fantastic character as her story progresses. It was also interesting to sometimes see the youth of the characters involved; Robb falling in love and breaking an integral alliance, Sansa's dreams of a wedding to a handsome knight being stirred again. Whilst there were some aspects of the novel that dragged; some of Arya's travelling and Jamie & Brienne's journey to King's Landing did occasionally overstay their welcome; the majority of the novel was strong. I will admit that Danerys section remains a part that I could perhaps do without-it seemed very slow-burning.
I definitely enjoyed this novel, and the HBO series has made me eager to pick up the other half sharpish.
Check my entire review on https://joepsbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/08/18/a-storm-of-swords-steel-and-snow-a-song-of-ice-and-fire-3-1-george-r-r-martin/
The greatest fools are ofttimes more clever than the men who laugh at them
Freaking amazing as always ... I keep saying this everytime I review a book from the ASOIAF xD
This was a great 569 pages full of action and eveything you want, still I can't wait to continue on with the second part!.
My favorite characters in this book are :
- Jon : he's tactics and the way he's struggling to save his brothers is really beautiful, and the way he's with Ygritte *__* , "You're mine," she whispered. "Mine, as I'm yours. And if we die, we die. All men must die, Jon Snow. But first we'll live."
-Arya : her chapters are so easy and addictive to read, I really like her even though she sometimes annoys me because of some stuff.
That's all for the review, because the plot twist is in the 2nd part ♥ I know what will happen, feeeelsss
Freaking amazing as always ... I keep saying this everytime I review a book from the ASOIAF xD
This was a great 569 pages full of action and eveything you want, still I can't wait to continue on with the second part!.
My favorite characters in this book are :
- Jon : he's tactics and the way he's struggling to save his brothers is really beautiful, and
-Arya : her chapters are so easy and addictive to read, I really like her even though she sometimes annoys me because of some stuff.
That's all for the review, because the plot twist is in the 2nd part ♥ I know what will happen, feeeelsss