A review by dagoth_ur
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Man these are some good books, i've been very lucky to read so many good books lately, like some little book goblin has blessed me, i read this book SO fast i just could not put it down, i think the shorter chapters aided in that. I've also been watching the show side by side with the book, i like how the show sometimes adds scenes that weren't in the book but fit really well (not the healer lady though just... no) Spoilers only retain to this book and no futher

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  I loved Theon, like if he were real i wouldnt like him, but he is just SUCH a complex character, really look forward to how much he is gonna mess himself up
• I liked Arya, but i really liked the change of tywin in the show, it dosent make a lot of sense (like a duded of such high status shouldn't have a serving girl that was JUST brought in a def would not like you but i digress), Jaquen was also fun and added some light to how dreary the arya chapters could be.
• Bran is just meh rn, i enjoy his dynamic w/ Osha and Hordor but his chapters wouldn't exactly put you at the edge of your seat.
•   AND THE SEIGE HOLLY CRAP THE SEIGE easily my favorite part of the book next to when dany went to the house of the undying, i love seing house lannister not so perfect, the show did AMAZING showing the terror, and my boy sandor :(
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  Quhorin (or however its spelled, halfhand dude), was also so pleasantly complex, i wish the show did him a little more justice, but he felt just a tiny bit convenient for Jon,
• And i LOVE brieane ( as you may be able to see i cannot spell any of these names) i know shes not there much, but she is one of the few characters in a book i can really relate to.