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A review by marlene87
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is a little long for my short attention span, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was very good. I like a book that, when I'm reading, I don't see the words. Instead, I can see it play out in my mind like a movie in my head. This is a good book for that. The detail really brings this world to life, and you don't get repetitive information.
Spoiler Alert ⚠️
I just have to say how much I don't like Catelyn Stark, though. She should have listened to Ser Rodrik when he warned her about traveling the main road AND staying in the packed inn. And should have listened, but no, she thinks she's so clever. Then she is seen by a Lannister, and instead of coming up with a good lie, she kidnaps him. It's her fault Ned died, plus... Ned's fault. Why warn your dangerous enemy of what you have to do, knowing the high stakes? I'm still sad he had to die, though 😔 And Sansa, the dumb daughter, ugh. Why can't children just obey their parents... I mostly did. It's not that hard. Whelp, reckon I better get stared in the next book.
Spoiler Alert ⚠️
I just have to say how much I don't like Catelyn Stark, though. She should have listened to Ser Rodrik when he warned her about traveling the main road AND staying in the packed inn. And should have listened, but no, she thinks she's so clever. Then she is seen by a Lannister, and instead of coming up with a good lie, she kidnaps him. It's her fault Ned died, plus... Ned's fault. Why warn your dangerous enemy of what you have to do, knowing the high stakes? I'm still sad he had to die, though 😔 And Sansa, the dumb daughter, ugh. Why can't children just obey their parents... I mostly did. It's not that hard. Whelp, reckon I better get stared in the next book.