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jcjw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.75
becisbored's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I love how this book is diverting from the show. I’m so curious to see where it goes from here!
morimorr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.75
saskiacb's review against another edition
3.0
Are you so blind, or is it that you do not wish to see? What do you think will happen when all these enemies are dead?
auroara's review against another edition
3.0
Vermutlich stehe ich mit dieser Meinung alleine da, aber dieser Band hat mich einfach weniger gefesselt als die letzten beiden Bücher, in denen es mehr um die Nebenfiguren ging. Irgendwie kommt die Handlung nicht so wirklich voran, insbesondere in Daenerys Kapiteln passiert kaum etwas. Die Handlung um den Sohn des Greifen sowie um Theon haben mir am besten gefallen.
toriedawn1's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a little repetetive in the first couple of chapters as you seem to experience the same things you have already read from another persons point of view. After that however the story really develops and I like the direction this story is going.
timburbage's review against another edition
5.0
Another outstanding entry into the Song of Ice and Fire series, with one more book to read (at the moment).
This follows Danaerys, Jon Snow, Tyrion and a few other characters (plus some new ones) as they try and fight, and die, for the Iron Throne. This section involves a lot of pieces moving, with each character making seemingly small decisions that could impact massively in the next book.
I'm also intrigued by the host of new characters. Quentyn Martell is an interesting piece in the Dornish game. Young Griff and Old Griff is an entirely new storyline, and allows us to see a different part of the world. We spend most of our time in the Free Cities, and the world has grown so much.
This follows Danaerys, Jon Snow, Tyrion and a few other characters (plus some new ones) as they try and fight, and die, for the Iron Throne. This section involves a lot of pieces moving, with each character making seemingly small decisions that could impact massively in the next book.
I'm also intrigued by the host of new characters. Quentyn Martell is an interesting piece in the Dornish game. Young Griff and Old Griff is an entirely new storyline, and allows us to see a different part of the world. We spend most of our time in the Free Cities, and the world has grown so much.
mikime's review against another edition
4.0
In questo romanzo Martin narra le vicende di personaggi non inseriti nel libro precedente, ma avanza anche un po' nel racconto di vicende di alcuni dei protagonisti principali. Quindi la tempistica è a volte contemporanea a volte successiva alle vicende del romanzo precedente. In particolare, proseguono le vicende di Tyrion, in fuga da Castel Granito e presto coinvolto in ben altre avventure, durante le quali saprà sfruttare la sua astuzia e fornire consigli strategici che potrebbero influire enormemente sul futuro dei sette regni. Proseguono anche le vicende di Danaerys, bloccata tra una serie di violenze sui suoi sudditi e l'inizio di un possibile assedio, mentre sempre più forze ostili sembrano riunirsi per combatterla. Alla Barriera la situazione è critica sia per Jon, con pochi uomini e poche scorte, sia per Stannis, che aspetta risposte dalle varie famiglie del nord per eventuali alleanze verso nuove offensive contro Castel Granito. Vediamo anche nuove vicende di Bran, Reek/Theon, e altri vecchi e nuovi personaggi, tutti ai margini della cartina, all'estremo nord o est dei regni. Si fa sentire la mancanza delle voci di Arya, Jamie, Sansa e altri protagonisti dei romanzi precedenti. Grandi novità e colpi di scena rendono comunque questo una parte cruciale delle Cronache.
sardine164's review against another edition
4.0
July 2017:
"Got" a lot more in this second reading. Still love it.
June 2016:
Wow! What keeps me coming back for more is the characters in this epic story. To me, they are 'real' characters: they have ambitions, they are affected by their relationships, by what happens to them and by the choices they make.
There are a lot of threads and I feel I really need to go back to the start and pay *lots* more attention to the details! But, what a ride! it won't be boring re-reading !
And a random thought: Dany's leadership and compassion to her people reminds me strongly of Lady Diana. Anyone else?
"Got" a lot more in this second reading. Still love it.
June 2016:
Wow! What keeps me coming back for more is the characters in this epic story. To me, they are 'real' characters: they have ambitions, they are affected by their relationships, by what happens to them and by the choices they make.
There are a lot of threads and I feel I really need to go back to the start and pay *lots* more attention to the details! But, what a ride! it won't be boring re-reading !
And a random thought: Dany's leadership and compassion to her people reminds me strongly of Lady Diana. Anyone else?