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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I enjoyed "A Clash of Kings" even more than I did "A Game of Thrones". The world of Westeros grew even more compelling and magical even though the events described included the outbreak of war and much violence and sadness. I found it to be even more of a page-turner than its predecessor and I loved the depth of character development, particularly the contrast between Sansa and Arya Stark and the adventures of Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. I hope the next three books can live up to my expectations!
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
So, I started this in January and then I had to put it down because I had work reading to do. I know. Lame, huh?
I'm reading it on my Kindle, and the end sneaked up on me. It clearly said I was 96% completed with the book - who knew that the other 4% was a list of the various houses and characters! Goooooodness!
The closing of this book was so poetic, and Martin is not one of those writers to likes to write in a manner which says, "Hey, look at me use words that no one knows. That makes me a brilliant writer."
SPOILER ALERT--->
One of my favorite parts is the last few lines:
Beyond, the tops of the keeps and towers still stood as they had for hundreds of years, and it was hard to tell that the castle had been sacked and burned at all. The stone is strong, Bran told himself, the roots of the trees go deep, and under the ground the Kings of Winter sit their thrones. So long as those remained, Winterfell remained. It was not dead, just broken. Like me, he thought. I'm not dead either.
I'm reading it on my Kindle, and the end sneaked up on me. It clearly said I was 96% completed with the book - who knew that the other 4% was a list of the various houses and characters! Goooooodness!
The closing of this book was so poetic, and Martin is not one of those writers to likes to write in a manner which says, "Hey, look at me use words that no one knows. That makes me a brilliant writer."
SPOILER ALERT--->
One of my favorite parts is the last few lines:
Beyond, the tops of the keeps and towers still stood as they had for hundreds of years, and it was hard to tell that the castle had been sacked and burned at all. The stone is strong, Bran told himself, the roots of the trees go deep, and under the ground the Kings of Winter sit their thrones. So long as those remained, Winterfell remained. It was not dead, just broken. Like me, he thought. I'm not dead either.
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
My first time reading this one and dang, what a fantastic experience. Once again, GRRM has delivered an absolutely incredible story with some of the best writing out there. I’m so excited to keep going with this series and to continue on in the journey.