Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

196 reviews

crashie's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic friendship, Torture, War, Trafficking, Death of parent, Violence, and Slavery

Moderate: Animal death and Child death

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

btlitell's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have a realistic grasp of my own strengths and weaknesses. My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind… and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. That’s why I read so much, Jon Snow. 

 

It took a few hours to get emotionally invested into the story, but I'm entirely gripped by it now. The overall story is gripping and exciting. The characters are well-rounded for who they are (more to come on that), and the setting feels massive and intricate. I am fascinated by the years-long seasons and would like to see more of how that impacts things.

I dislike the entire Lannister family aside from Tyrion. Joffrey, the spoiled brat that he is, needs someone to tell him know (and maybe smack him in the mouth a bit...or a lot). Ned Stark was too good or a man for the treatment he received. Jon Snow may be a literal bastard, but he's got a heart of gold, struggling with his identity as he may be. I feel sorry for Daenerys being thrust into situations that she doesn't want to be in and needing to make the best of what happens to and around her.

I never read these books before, nor have I watched the show, and I am currently wishing I started reading years ago rather than waiting this long.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Incest, Murder, Sexual content, and War

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

dithorba's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Incest, War, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Misogyny

josiemeyer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Abortion, Incest, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Death, Rape, Death of parent, Infertility, and Murder

caitlin_123a's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Classism, Grief, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Excrement, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, War, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual content, and Slavery

dreadspawn's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Violence, Death, Death of parent, War, Murder, Sexual content, Blood, Gore, and Child abuse

lujisa's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, War, Slavery, Rape, Misogyny, Ableism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Incest, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Torture, and Miscarriage

laburnumflowers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

There are large sections of the book where the pace sags,  though the last 100 pages are exciting. There are a lot of characters to follow and it can get quite confusing. Some of the characters are somewhat lovable,  but more of them are hateable- which is almost as fun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual content

Moderate: Incest, Torture, and War

wildpaleyonder's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Rape

wonderveto's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual assault, Ableism, Alcoholism, Cursing, Alcohol, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Animal cruelty, Incest, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and War