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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
After being forced to watch the show last fall, I am now reading through the books.
I must say, absolutely love this book, I think it is FANTASTIC!
While the show was fairly accurate to the book, I think I had a better time reading it because it was easier for me to understand all the mischievous behind the scenes planning from our characters (like Little Finger).
There was some plot points that just flew over my head in the show (like the King being manipulated to compete in the tournament because someone, like the Mountain, could kill him). Love that the first book focused so much on Ned Stark, it really felt like he would be the main character for the rest of the series if I hadn't already seen the show.
I must say, absolutely love this book, I think it is FANTASTIC!
While the show was fairly accurate to the book, I think I had a better time reading it because it was easier for me to understand all the mischievous behind the scenes planning from our characters (like Little Finger).
There was some plot points that just flew over my head in the show (like the King being manipulated to compete in the tournament because someone, like the Mountain, could kill him). Love that the first book focused so much on Ned Stark, it really felt like he would be the main character for the rest of the series if I hadn't already seen the show.
As someone who traditionally doesn’t like fantasy I was really impressed by this book!! I haven’t watched the tv show and knew some spoilers but not the basic premise. I was surprised at how easy it was to get into the world and how immersive the setting was! The world was so intricate and almost read like history instead of fantasy! The characters were all very smart and had their own interesting motivations that I really liked! Definitely continuing on with this series, it really blew me away!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
This book has A LOT of world building, which would have been confusing if not for the appendix in the back with the members of each house (thank god for that). The book is non-stop with different events happening, which was good in the beginning, but I found the book too long and drawn out and by the end I was getting bored.
I found Daenerys’ character the most interesting to follow, and found myself waiting for the next of her parts in the book.
Despite the parts I did find interesting, I don’t think it’s enough for me to continue the series.
I found Daenerys’ character the most interesting to follow, and found myself waiting for the next of her parts in the book.
Despite the parts I did find interesting, I don’t think it’s enough for me to continue the series.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
Even better on the second reading
adventurous
dark
medium-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
An enjoyable read, with brisk pacing and a facility for moving time along that belies its door-stopping size. I found the characters compelling and generally complex, with few one-note fantasy tropes thrown in, and with some interesting deconstruction of the utility of stock fantasy tropes of honor, loyalty, and fearless dedication to the cause of the right. I like the complexity of the world, and the various interpersonal relationships. I reserve the right to be disappointed if this leads to sequel degradation and a mythic arc that never finishes. If it does, maybe I go back and give this five stars.
5 star book but 4 star enjoyment. It’s basically just the whole first season so I couldn’t be properly engrossed as I knew most of what was going to happen. The writing is still amazing and some characters while still great in the show (Varys, Twyin, Robb), really shine in the book.