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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
~ Reread ~
“I don't want to have a dozen sons," she had told him, appalled. "I want to have adventures"
I much preferred this book this time around!
The first time I read it, it took me YEARS to get through, I couldn't understand how the pacing had changed so drastically and why it was so Lannister focused. Which actually makes sense given that it takes place in the aftermath of the War of the Five Kings (I now know that the next book would be set over the same amount of time, filling in the chapters of the characters missing from this book...I'm not sure if that was the best way to go about it but we take what we're given, I guess)
Although it's mush slower and more diplomatic than the previous books in the series, it is no less treacherous. It is still full of political intrigue, betrayal, dark goings on and sneaky whispers.
We also get to see HUGE character development in Arya and Samwell.
Honestly one of the best series I have ever read and it really does hold up.
“I don't want to have a dozen sons," she had told him, appalled. "I want to have adventures"
I much preferred this book this time around!
The first time I read it, it took me YEARS to get through, I couldn't understand how the pacing had changed so drastically and why it was so Lannister focused. Which actually makes sense given that it takes place in the aftermath of the War of the Five Kings (I now know that the next book would be set over the same amount of time, filling in the chapters of the characters missing from this book...I'm not sure if that was the best way to go about it but we take what we're given, I guess)
Although it's mush slower and more diplomatic than the previous books in the series, it is no less treacherous. It is still full of political intrigue, betrayal, dark goings on and sneaky whispers.
We also get to see HUGE character development in Arya and Samwell.
Honestly one of the best series I have ever read and it really does hold up.
Still good. Sometimes hard to shake the impression that nothing is happening, but Martin often cleverly slips events in through the gaps between chapters to provide the sense of a wider world in which portentous events are underway. Also has what seems an increasing tendency to get bogged down in heraldry; some peopl build worlds by creating new languages, to each his own. The fact that this book, devoid of at least 2-3 of Westeros' most popular figures, did not result in wide spread fan mutiny certainly speaks to the enduring, grisly, gritty charms of Martin's world.
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely stunning.
Beautiful.
I am trying to find the words to describe how much I love this book.
I’m not sure I can.
Just stunning
11/10
6 stars out of 5
Just phenomenal
Beautiful.
I am trying to find the words to describe how much I love this book.
I’m not sure I can.
Just stunning
11/10
6 stars out of 5
Just phenomenal
I have read good reviews of this book and don't feel a particular need to emulate. It is Fire and Ice on standby I guess. The progression of the story, which was always slow when it wasn't ridiculously fast by skipping crucial events has diminished to a suggestion. If you have come this far, however, you are, like me, likely to plod on.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
such an interesting mix up from the first few books. BRIENNE AND JAIME FOR EVERRRRRRRRRR.