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

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It is almost unbelievable how real the world crafted in Game of Thrones feels. An incredible medieval fantasy story driven by the strong characters of the Starks, with the occasional Targaryen to offer the changing world outside of the North. The book has a heavy focus on fantasy politics, especially that of war. There does exist Jon, who spends the majority of the story amongst the Night Watch, who follows a more traditional boyish knight storyline. The first book sets the series in motion beautifully, and I can't wait to see everything there is to come.