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A review by thanureads
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
4.0
"Winter is Coming."
After being a fan of the show for many years and faithfully watching it as it came out season after season, A Game of Thrones easily became one of my favorite shows. With it's intricate plots, multi-faceted characters and intriguing backstories all set in the backdrop of a fantasy setting, it was a perfect blend. However without spoiling anything too much, the ending of Game of Thrones was disappointing, shocking and egregious. And after re-watching the show recently with my best friend (who also hated the ending as much as I did), I decided to embark upon the books in hopes of a better ending (if it ever comes).
I have attempted to read this book many times, and have come very close to finishing it, but for some reason, wasn't able to make it all the way. Perhaps it was my newfound desperation for a more satisfying ending that kept me going and I'm glad I did because the book was just as good as the show. This first book is almost the same as season one, so it wasn't anything new for me, although I imagine that first time readers going in blindly will be pleasantly surprised at the world that Martin has spun. It is a complicated book with lots of characters but it is easy to grasp and becomes quite addicting despite the hefty size. As for the readers coming in already watching the show, the book will give you a deeper insight into the characters minds, motivations and longings. Overall this book was very good and I look forward to reading the rest of the series and Martin's other works.
After being a fan of the show for many years and faithfully watching it as it came out season after season, A Game of Thrones easily became one of my favorite shows. With it's intricate plots, multi-faceted characters and intriguing backstories all set in the backdrop of a fantasy setting, it was a perfect blend. However without spoiling anything too much, the ending of Game of Thrones was disappointing, shocking and egregious. And after re-watching the show recently with my best friend (who also hated the ending as much as I did), I decided to embark upon the books in hopes of a better ending (if it ever comes).
I have attempted to read this book many times, and have come very close to finishing it, but for some reason, wasn't able to make it all the way. Perhaps it was my newfound desperation for a more satisfying ending that kept me going and I'm glad I did because the book was just as good as the show. This first book is almost the same as season one, so it wasn't anything new for me, although I imagine that first time readers going in blindly will be pleasantly surprised at the world that Martin has spun. It is a complicated book with lots of characters but it is easy to grasp and becomes quite addicting despite the hefty size. As for the readers coming in already watching the show, the book will give you a deeper insight into the characters minds, motivations and longings. Overall this book was very good and I look forward to reading the rest of the series and Martin's other works.