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alliefreckles's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mikefooleryyt's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
foryouathena's review
adventurous
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
serinde4books's review
The next book in this epic fantasy did not disappoint, and finally I moved beyond the show and read something that I didn't already know. Although, my library due date came, and I hadn't finished the book but I couldn't extend my time because someone else had reserved it, so I had to literally read the last 424 pages in 24 hours, whew! But I didn't really get to digest either. The Red Wedding was horrible but in the show, so I knew it was coming, although in the show Robb's pregnant wife was at the wedding, and in the book she wasn't so maybe he knocked her up and their is a chance for a Stark baby. I love that Sansa married Tyrion, I just wish she wasn't such a bitch to him, he deserves a good woman. I think Sansa could actually come to appreciate him, and the good man that he is if she could just get her head out of her ass. He has always been kind and respectful to her, and the fact that he didn't force himself on her shows that he is more of knight than any of the stupid pretty boys she thinks she wants. I hope that they actually work out, it would redeem Sansa in my eyes for getting her father killed, at least she would grow beyond the stupid girl she is. I hope Ayra becomes an assassin, she would be awesome. I'm glad she got her Needle back, now to find her wolf. Jon deserves the command of the Wall, he will save the world!
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tahliasmal's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lingualibri's review
3.0
It's not that this isn't a great series, but this book took me nearly two and a half years to get through. I remember starting it when I lived in my last apartment, and since then, I've bought a house and got married.
I think my issue is primarily that this isn't my favorite genre, but also that I've seen the show. Having seen the show, it was pretty easy to set this down, read something else for awhile, and then come back to this book. It was always easy to pick up again because I had a visual and a pre-established timeline in my head. (Holy crap that epilogue though. THAT wasn't in the show.)
I really don't have much to say about the author's writing style other than it makes me feel dirty. The way women are disregarded as sex objects (or even esteemed as powerful leaders...sexually) isn't exactly encouraging to read. And I get that this is part of the culture in the universe he's drawn from (and created), but in 2019 this style comes off as hokey, if not sleezy.
I'll probably continue reading this series eventually, but I'm not in any hurry to pick up the next book.
I think my issue is primarily that this isn't my favorite genre, but also that I've seen the show. Having seen the show, it was pretty easy to set this down, read something else for awhile, and then come back to this book. It was always easy to pick up again because I had a visual and a pre-established timeline in my head. (Holy crap that epilogue though. THAT wasn't in the show.)
I really don't have much to say about the author's writing style other than it makes me feel dirty. The way women are disregarded as sex objects (or even esteemed as powerful leaders...sexually) isn't exactly encouraging to read. And I get that this is part of the culture in the universe he's drawn from (and created), but in 2019 this style comes off as hokey, if not sleezy.
I'll probably continue reading this series eventually, but I'm not in any hurry to pick up the next book.
dad_bro_39's review
dark
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
davechua's review against another edition
5.0
As with the previous book, the third volume in Martin's trope-trouncing tale starts off slowly before picking up steam. There are a lot of turnarounds and switches, accompanied by plenty of deaths from major and minor players in the Game of Thrones. It all seems to be an extended Act I, and ties up loose ends from the first book, particularly the incidents that set off the struggles in Westeros. More so than in the previous books, Martin is guilty of leaving dangling cliffhangers, which are terribly annoying and cheap. Still, the series still has some of the best character building in a fantasy series, and one hopes Martin doesn't fall prey to Jordan-itis and just get on with the series and finish it.