A review by the44thpilot
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It’s hard to accurately rate this book without the show in mind. It definitely ramps up in the back half though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, War, Violence, Sexual violence, and Rape