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I have once again deducted a star from what began the series as five star reviews. The reason, some may disagree with, is because of the unnecessary vulgar content that Martin writes in. In the first book, there was some but all of it was important and key to the plot (so far as I remember). The second book was the same but with occasional unnecessary sexual scenes. The third had much more and this one more still, I would say. The scenes are becoming so gratuitous that it’s becoming closer to a fantasy porno than a fantasy novel. I do hope that it gets dialed back because the story and world is so good and we’ll written. I have no trouble remember characters and where they are, even if they are missing for huge sections of a book.
adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

My personal fav out of the series as my fav characters are the main pov this book works well in create drama and dealing with the aftermath of the previous book
dark funny mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Probably my favourite so far. Cersei, you crazy bitch, I love you.
adventurous challenging dark sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

YOOOOOOOOOO

This novel was a bit more tedious than the previous three--there was not as much adventure (except for Brienne--what a tragic character) as there was political dialogue and small council meetings. But what I liked the most about it was the perspective from some of the common folk on how the War of the Five Kings affected more than just the families of noble birth--how it was destructive for everyone in all seven kingdoms and beyond. I'm looking forward to the last novel that delves into the more dynamic characters.
adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated