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thart1994's review
5.0
This was and probably always will be the best of them so far (A Feast for Crows is maybe my favorite but we'll get to that). The 'religions' or cults of Westeros really take center stage here with revivals and reanimations aplenty. The Civil War keeps getting bloodier and bloodier and the bodies keep stacking up. Dany's chapters really frustrated me in the end because she just chooses to stay where she's at and kind of halt her plan. I get why but I still wanted to see her take those Dragons to KL and burn Joffrey out of there.
However, I think the reason this book loses to AFfC is because of thebmother-fucking Red Wedding. When I first read that Rob was murdered I was in tears and I'll never forget the imagery of Catelyn tearing at her own face in grief. It was unbearable. I had a similar experience when watching the show, even when I knew it was coming. I was stunned silent. There really is a difference in imagining what an author puts into your head and watching it unfold in real time. It was such a success in my mind on that alone. However, I will never forgive HBO for not using Lady Stoneheart. What a boss bitch. I know they gave some of her parts to The Black Fish and Arya BUT STILL.
However, I think the reason this book loses to AFfC is because of thebmother-fucking Red Wedding. When I first read that Rob was murdered I was in tears and I'll never forget the imagery of Catelyn tearing at her own face in grief. It was unbearable. I had a similar experience when watching the show, even when I knew it was coming. I was stunned silent. There really is a difference in imagining what an author puts into your head and watching it unfold in real time. It was such a success in my mind on that alone. However, I will never forgive HBO for not using Lady Stoneheart. What a boss bitch. I know they gave some of her parts to The Black Fish and Arya BUT STILL.
vinny_montevecchi's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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
5.0
kimby213's review
5.0
I have been awaiting the day that I finished this book for months. This was, quite possibly, the longest book I have ever read by quite a wide margin.
That being said, I enjoyed almost every minute I spent reading this book. Storm of Swords was excellently paced, and there was rarely a dull moment. George R.R.'s writing is both beautiful and detailed. 10/10 would recommend for anyone who got through the first two books/show.
That being said, I enjoyed almost every minute I spent reading this book. Storm of Swords was excellently paced, and there was rarely a dull moment. George R.R.'s writing is both beautiful and detailed. 10/10 would recommend for anyone who got through the first two books/show.
smurfenijsje's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alanakinz's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.25
beaverla'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
raclausing's review against another edition
5.0
JAIME: A douchebag. A loveable douchebag, but a douchebag nonetheless.
CATELYN: WHAT THE BUTTS?!?!?!
ARYA: BAE. ABSOLUTE BAE. LOVE HER SO MUCH.
TYRION: I love Tyrion more and more with each chapter I read from him.
DAVOS: An idiot. And onions.
SANSA: Oh, Sansa! I'm starting to like her more. She is so alone, she needs her sister.
JON: Jon is so full of honor and shame, I wish he stayed with Ygritte. She was good for him.
DAENERYS: Khaleesi Daenerys Stormborn "Mother of Dragons, The Unburnt" Targaryen, the rightful queen of Westeros, kind but brutal.
BRAN: Still fighting, still amazing.
SAMWELL: Sam is so cool! And awesome to read from. I hope he survives through this.
FAVES: Tyrion, Arya, Dany, Jon
CATELYN: WHAT THE BUTTS?!?!?!
ARYA: BAE. ABSOLUTE BAE. LOVE HER SO MUCH.
TYRION: I love Tyrion more and more with each chapter I read from him.
DAVOS: An idiot. And onions.
SANSA: Oh, Sansa! I'm starting to like her more. She is so alone, she needs her sister.
JON: Jon is so full of honor and shame, I wish he stayed with Ygritte. She was good for him.
DAENERYS: Khaleesi Daenerys Stormborn "Mother of Dragons, The Unburnt" Targaryen, the rightful queen of Westeros, kind but brutal.
BRAN: Still fighting, still amazing.
SAMWELL: Sam is so cool! And awesome to read from. I hope he survives through this.
FAVES: Tyrion, Arya, Dany, Jon
mapdock's review
4.0
This book marked the point where I caught up to the show. Originally I had planned to stop reading so as not to spoil any of the show, but I immediately started book four. I'm totally hooked on all the characters and can't wait to see how their plot lines develop. Having watched the show, this is also the book where things start to veer off in terms of narrative and sequence, but in the best possible way. You learn a lot more about minor characters and about the main characters' motivations. Great stuff, and still very accessible.