A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow by George R.R. Martin

A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow

A Song of Ice and Fire #3a

George R.R. Martin

688 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Winter approaches Westeros like an angry beast. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. In the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the N...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,434 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 77%
tense 69%
mysterious 33%
emotional 30%
challenging 28%
sad 15%
funny 8%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 13% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 47%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.35

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