A review by wanderingdeviant
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

honestly, to rate this book anything other than five stars would be an absolute lie. it was an incredible fantasy story and really fleshed out and i’m so excited to read the rest of the series (hopefully george will finish it by the time i’m closer to the end, lol). i loved the tv show a lot so i wanted to read the books, too, and they are so much better and more poignant and intriguing. definitely check the trigger warnings for this if you have no idea what the books or show is about, of course, but i’d recommend this to literally anyone. my favourite chapters were definitely ned and daenerys- they were the most interesting in my opinion. i feel so sad for the women in westeros / the “a song of ice and fire” universe, though- they deserve so much better, especially sansa.
“ “the common people pray for rain, healthy children, and a summer that never ends,” ser jorah told her. "it is no matter to them if the high lords play their game of thrones, so long as they are left in peace? he gave a shrug. "they never are." “
“and for the first time in hundreds of years, the night came alive with the music of dragons.“ the prince that was promised.
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