The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One by George R.R. Martin

The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One

A Targaryen History #1

George R.R. Martin with Linda Antonsson (Illustrator), Elio M. García Jr. (Illustrator)

352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

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 For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both ...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
informative 63%
dark 60%
tense 32%
emotional 21%
mysterious 16%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
reflective 8%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 24%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 36% | Character: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 2%

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