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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Super interesting!! I loved that it read like a textbook and had different reports from different characters. While nothing was experienced from the perspective of the reader, it was still exciting to learn about the history of the Targaryens!
A well told history of the family of the Targaryen's, beginning from when Aegon the Conqueror lands in Westeros and crafts one kingdom from seven... although it may not be as simple as that.
The first section was very enjoyable and entertaining, but after that it got a bit repetitive. There were sections of very interesting characters, but then others where there just was not enough flesh to them, making it hard to invest with large parts of this. I would probably recommend reading this in sections, having a little break at the conclusion of each one. As it is a history spanning generations a break would enhance the experience, rather than detract, in my opinion.
Still worth the read. I am swiftly becoming a huge Westeros fan...
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The first section was very enjoyable and entertaining, but after that it got a bit repetitive. There were sections of very interesting characters, but then others where there just was not enough flesh to them, making it hard to invest with large parts of this. I would probably recommend reading this in sections, having a little break at the conclusion of each one. As it is a history spanning generations a break would enhance the experience, rather than detract, in my opinion.
Still worth the read. I am swiftly becoming a huge Westeros fan...
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adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very detailed world with lots of characters. Very plot driven and lots of action. It's interesting how who you think are main characters are never safe from meeting their demise. My interest waned towards the end but overall a good read.
2.5 This is a history book of a fictional world. All exposition. So many lists of names, it’s impossible to track them all. Only for the die-hards.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was thoroughly entertained by this book. My only criticism is that although the semi-reliable retelling of the Targaryens history is very interesting, it can feel like a bit of an outline for these stories more than the actual stories themselves. Mostly I just wanted to know more about everything that happened, which I think is a good sign. Because of this I think this book is a great companion piece to the TV show House of the Dragon, which does zoom in a lot more on part of this book.
3.5 ~ 4
«Es una criatura tan fiera, dicen, que no necesita consuelo. Se equivocan en eso, me temo. No hay nadie que no lo requiera.»
Venia aplazando su lectura por más de un año, pues hace mucho que no leía algo así de largo, mi capacidad de atención ya no daba para tanto, así que me sorprendió mucho lo atrapante que llega a ser. Que sí, parece un libro de historia, pero creo que eso es algo que me gustó.
Y sobre todo, va al punto, si algo no me gusta de los libros que he leído de Canción de hielo y fuego son sus excesivas descripciones, y en este nos ahorramos las descripciones de cada uno de los platos del banquete.
Las ilustraciones muy bonitas, pero eso si, le hace falta varios mapas.
«Es una criatura tan fiera, dicen, que no necesita consuelo. Se equivocan en eso, me temo. No hay nadie que no lo requiera.»
Venia aplazando su lectura por más de un año, pues hace mucho que no leía algo así de largo, mi capacidad de atención ya no daba para tanto, así que me sorprendió mucho lo atrapante que llega a ser. Que sí, parece un libro de historia, pero creo que eso es algo que me gustó.
Y sobre todo, va al punto, si algo no me gusta de los libros que he leído de Canción de hielo y fuego son sus excesivas descripciones, y en este nos ahorramos las descripciones de cada uno de los platos del banquete.
Las ilustraciones muy bonitas, pero eso si, le hace falta varios mapas.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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
adventurous
dark
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes