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A review by lavidaenquotes
A Game of Thrones #10 by Tommy Patterson, George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham
4.0
Actual rating: 4,5*
I usually struggle with reviews for books that seemingly everyone and their mother has read and reviewed. What can I say that is new or insightful or will help the next person decide whether to read it or not? Not much, so let's just go with first and fresh impressions.
One of the things that kept me from starting this series earlier was its size. The 5 books that are out are bricks, and starting a series that is that big and isn't even finished (will it ever be finished?) is a commitment I didn't want to make so lightly. But peer pressure got me and I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Plus, I really want to watch the show at some point, but I'm a "books first" kinda gal.
Long story short, A Game of Thrones delivered. True, some of my fears became reality: to this moment I still can't recognize most of the "lower ranked" names that rained on me for over 800 pages - I couldn't say whether they were men of Stark, Lannister, Tully, or the other bazillion houses. I'm still unsure as to exactly which Houses are on friendly or unfriendly terms, besides, of course, the Starks and Lannisters wanting to go at each other's throats. But I now understand why we all hate Joffrey's guts and could add my name to the Arya, Jon, and Tyrion camps. And, of course, Danny's. I loved seeing her go from quiet, obedient, abused sister, to a strong and empowered woman. I can’t wait to see her and her babies wreck havoc. I was also baffled at the many turns and betrayals, and finished many a chapter declaring out loud TRUST NO F*CKING ONE!
For such a long book, it rarely felt like it dragged or that some passages were unnecessary, with events such as councils or battles as an exception. Again, too many names and houses to keep straight. Should I be rooting for you, or mourn you? Which house do you belong to, again?
I’m looking forward to see more of this world and its characters and their development. I’m also eagerly anticipating some deaths, and I hope they’re as painful as they deserve. That being said, I won’t be jumping into the sequel too soon. 800+ pages full of betrayal and violence and war and rape and abuse and heads rolling left and right have drained me, and I need to recharge because this journey has just begun.
I usually struggle with reviews for books that seemingly everyone and their mother has read and reviewed. What can I say that is new or insightful or will help the next person decide whether to read it or not? Not much, so let's just go with first and fresh impressions.
One of the things that kept me from starting this series earlier was its size. The 5 books that are out are bricks, and starting a series that is that big and isn't even finished (will it ever be finished?) is a commitment I didn't want to make so lightly. But peer pressure got me and I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Plus, I really want to watch the show at some point, but I'm a "books first" kinda gal.
Long story short, A Game of Thrones delivered. True, some of my fears became reality: to this moment I still can't recognize most of the "lower ranked" names that rained on me for over 800 pages - I couldn't say whether they were men of Stark, Lannister, Tully, or the other bazillion houses. I'm still unsure as to exactly which Houses are on friendly or unfriendly terms, besides, of course, the Starks and Lannisters wanting to go at each other's throats. But I now understand why we all hate Joffrey's guts and could add my name to the Arya, Jon, and Tyrion camps. And, of course, Danny's. I loved seeing her go from quiet, obedient, abused sister, to a strong and empowered woman. I can’t wait to see her and her babies wreck havoc. I was also baffled at the many turns and betrayals, and finished many a chapter declaring out loud TRUST NO F*CKING ONE!
For such a long book, it rarely felt like it dragged or that some passages were unnecessary, with events such as councils or battles as an exception. Again, too many names and houses to keep straight. Should I be rooting for you, or mourn you? Which house do you belong to, again?
I’m looking forward to see more of this world and its characters and their development. I’m also eagerly anticipating some deaths, and I hope they’re as painful as they deserve. That being said, I won’t be jumping into the sequel too soon. 800+ pages full of betrayal and violence and war and rape and abuse and heads rolling left and right have drained me, and I need to recharge because this journey has just begun.