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irfan3's review against another edition
5.0
Speechless. It's complicated. It's not a war between good and evil. It's a conflict of everyone's pursuing their interest. Winter is coming.
rodreego's review against another edition
4.0
A Game of Thrones was slow. So slow, in fact, it took me two months to finish. But that’s fine, I'm a slow reader anyway. The start of the book was fine and I was quickly hooked, but around the middle the book lost me, it was just so dull. I would say the characters were the only reason I kept reading, that and the mystery of whatever is on the other side of the wall. I 100% skimmed through some chapters, especially the ones filled with names I didn’t care to remember. Anyway, 4/5, will continue reading because my curiosity is just too big.
atnea's review against another edition
5.0
Update: 08/04/2015
If you'd like to read this review on my blog.
Rating: 5/5 stars.
A Game of Thrones is the acclaimed novel of George R.R. Martin, focusing on the land of Ice and Fire, and the interesting characters found in it. Power, love, gold and family will move this characters to do everything they can, and this games of thrones are only beginning.
What else could be said about such a book that hasn't been said before?
I really loved this book. It was such a great realistic piece of fantasy. And not one to put pretty things around and sugar coat life. This is the stuff I like. This is what I love to read.
The book is very well written, and you can tell from the beginning that everything is set up perfectly and that it all adds up for a better and bigger thing, and that this first book was just the introduction to it all. I'm really excited to go on with this series and follow along the game of thrones.
What I specially like about this book is that all of the characters (at least the ones that do matter) are presented in a way that you get to know them, even thought it's not immediately. Like, I know eventually I'll know everything about them. Right now I can tell you so many things about them just guessing around, because I feel like I've known them forever. This means really good character development.
At first I kind of panicked for all the characters that I sometimes forgot who they were and who's side they were on, but later I learned that really, that's kind of the idea. Don't try to learn them all, they probably won't last anyway.
Even now I already have defined which characters I like and which not. Like, I have such deep emotions for some of them that wow, I might kill someone out of frustration.
Anyway, it does strike hard in the heart this book, sometimes it hurts to see what a mess everything is and how much changes have been made to it all. It's hard, I won't lie.
And there's so much things I can quote out of this book, and sometimes they're such beautiful passages. Let me show you. (Tyrion is one quotable motherfucker)
And many more, unquotable right now because no spoliers. But really, some of them were hilarious.
Something horrible that happened while I was reading this, and this is a spoiler, left me traumatized.
I definitely recommend you to read this book if you haven't and if you're hesitant or scared , don't be because it is most definitely worth it and so good. Don't fear it, be it.
If you'd like to read this review on my blog.
Rating: 5/5 stars.
A Game of Thrones is the acclaimed novel of George R.R. Martin, focusing on the land of Ice and Fire, and the interesting characters found in it. Power, love, gold and family will move this characters to do everything they can, and this games of thrones are only beginning.
What else could be said about such a book that hasn't been said before?
I really loved this book. It was such a great realistic piece of fantasy. And not one to put pretty things around and sugar coat life. This is the stuff I like. This is what I love to read.
The book is very well written, and you can tell from the beginning that everything is set up perfectly and that it all adds up for a better and bigger thing, and that this first book was just the introduction to it all. I'm really excited to go on with this series and follow along the game of thrones.
What I specially like about this book is that all of the characters (at least the ones that do matter) are presented in a way that you get to know them, even thought it's not immediately. Like, I know eventually I'll know everything about them. Right now I can tell you so many things about them just guessing around, because I feel like I've known them forever. This means really good character development.
At first I kind of panicked for all the characters that I sometimes forgot who they were and who's side they were on, but later I learned that really, that's kind of the idea. Don't try to learn them all, they probably won't last anyway.
Even now I already have defined which characters I like and which not. Like, I have such deep emotions for some of them that wow, I might kill someone out of frustration.
Anyway, it does strike hard in the heart this book, sometimes it hurts to see what a mess everything is and how much changes have been made to it all. It's hard, I won't lie.
And there's so much things I can quote out of this book, and sometimes they're such beautiful passages. Let me show you. (Tyrion is one quotable motherfucker)
"My mind is my own 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.
Tyrion Lannister
"The common people pray for rain, healthy children, and a summer that never ends", Ser Jorah told her. "It is no matter to them if the high lords play their game of thrones, so long as they are left in peace."
Ser Jorah Mormont
"Oh, but it was, my lord," Cersei insisted. "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."
Cersei Lannister
And many more, unquotable right now because no spoliers. But really, some of them were hilarious.
Something horrible that happened while I was reading this, and this is a spoiler, left me traumatized.
Spoiler
Like, there was only 100 pages or so left, and then Ned got killed and I just stood there like, no way, this is fake. And literally for those 100 pages I stood believing that he was still slive, even thought all of the family new, and they were all mourning. And then the book was over and that's when I finally understood that he really was dead, and it hurt.I definitely recommend you to read this book if you haven't and if you're hesitant or scared , don't be because it is most definitely worth it and so good. Don't fear it, be it.
bookph1le's review against another edition
4.0
Just as good as I remembered, and I was surprised by how faithful to the book the HBO series is. This isn't a perfect book. It's longer than it really needs to be, it's repetitive at times, and some points of view could be left out, making the story tighter and keeping the plot moving--some of the POVs really slow down the narrative, which is annoying when you've just come off a really gripping chapter.
However, GRRM is a master at creating deep, complex characters. Even though there are many in this book, they all feel unique and all have their flaws, making it easy to love them or despise them, and sometimes both at the same time. And is it possible to be anything less than amazed at his Byzantine plots?
Team Arya/Team Jon Snow forever. And I can never get enough of Tyrion!
However, GRRM is a master at creating deep, complex characters. Even though there are many in this book, they all feel unique and all have their flaws, making it easy to love them or despise them, and sometimes both at the same time. And is it possible to be anything less than amazed at his Byzantine plots?
Team Arya/Team Jon Snow forever. And I can never get enough of Tyrion!
broken_shady'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
robinhood2000's review against another edition
4.0
I did really enjoy it, it was long though. Khal Drogo's and Dany's relationship feel weirder when she is 14 and basically having Stockholm syndrome and being raped. Dany is my favorite character and I felt like I got to read little about her if you compare with the other characters. Did like the first book though and have started reading the second. I want to see how the story differs from the series.
jrmarr's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. I would probably have given this 3.5 stars if I could have. I'm not usually a fantasy reader, but I am a fan of the TV adaptation, and I appreciated the added detail I got from this book about Westeros society and the relationships between the characters. Not sure I'll continue onto the other books though. We'll see...
chelle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
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
4.75