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A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Much easier to digest than the first book, and a lot more progressive. The first book was mostly introductions and background info, this book is the beginning of a developing plot.
Bran continues to have to bizarre dreams as his brother leaves for war. While ruling Winterfell, Bran meets two other children and gains their help with understanding the symbolism in his dreams. Things don't stay simple for long once there's an invasion and Bran, along with his posse, "escape" the kingdom.
Sansa is still stuck at King's Landing but is freed from her engagement to Joffery after the battle against his Uncle. These circumstances are perfect for her Florian to sneak her out of the castle.
On the way to the Wall, Arya is captured by Lannisters and taken to Harrenhal. During her time there someone offers her help and completes a dangerous task for her. Once everything aligns she plans to flee.
Between being the Hand of The King and sneaking around to see his woman, Tyrion stays busy. Cersei, thinking she is trapping Tyrion into compliance, kidnaps a young woman she believes to be his whore (little does she know lolll). After the battle against Stannis, Tyrion barely survives his injuries and begins to recover.
This is just scratching the surface of the ~1000 page novel, obviously. It was entertaining nonetheless, especially the last ~300 or so pages. Four-ish stars.
Bran continues to have to bizarre dreams as his brother leaves for war. While ruling Winterfell, Bran meets two other children and gains their help with understanding the symbolism in his dreams. Things don't stay simple for long once there's an invasion and Bran, along with his posse, "escape" the kingdom.
Sansa is still stuck at King's Landing but is freed from her engagement to Joffery after the battle against his Uncle. These circumstances are perfect for her Florian to sneak her out of the castle.
On the way to the Wall, Arya is captured by Lannisters and taken to Harrenhal. During her time there someone offers her help and completes a dangerous task for her. Once everything aligns she plans to flee.
Between being the Hand of The King and sneaking around to see his woman, Tyrion stays busy. Cersei, thinking she is trapping Tyrion into compliance, kidnaps a young woman she believes to be his whore (little does she know lolll). After the battle against Stannis, Tyrion barely survives his injuries and begins to recover.
This is just scratching the surface of the ~1000 page novel, obviously. It was entertaining nonetheless, especially the last ~300 or so pages. Four-ish stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, War, and Gore
Moderate: Incest