A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

873 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders—Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon—who hold sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to th...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 80%
tense 66%
emotional 35%
challenging 32%
mysterious 29%
sad 19%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 17% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 41% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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