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A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin (BookRags.com Book Club Guide)
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This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin is a fantasy novel, the third in the series, preceded by A Clash of Kings. It begins in the final months of the year 299 in the land of the Seven Kingdoms and c...more
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin is a fantasy novel, the third in the series, preceded by A Clash of Kings. It begins in the final months of the year 299 in the land of the Seven Kingdoms and c...more
Kindle Edition, 144 pages
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(first published November 10th 2010)
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A Storm of Swords is not only the most eventful and enticing book in the entire Ice and Fire Saga, but may also be one of the most well-written and interesting plots ever written. No one can envoke such empathy or hatred for their characters like Martin. No one can describe the breath-taking views of Westeros like Martin either. Each of his characters are interesting and unique, and continually develop throughout the series. I won't spoil anything since the greatest part about the plot twists is...more
Interesting reading other reviews of this series, I get peoples disapointment at the loss of some of the charactors and that the scope of the books can bog you down a little (though I really have only noticed that books four and five) I like the world George Martin has created, it is a rich tapestry - having said that I hope it is all resolved and tied neatly up by book 8 it seems to be unravelling a bit in book 5 - he still has three to write. Wish list of things I would like to see - Cersei La...more
This review contains comments on Books 3 and 4 of the Ice and FIre series.
Dear Ice and Fire Junkie
The popularity of the HBO series, Game of Thrones has enticed many folks to pick up and start plowing through the entire series of tomes from which the TV shows derive their inspiration. And, once you’re sucked in, it’s pretty much like quicksand. The brilliant acting of most, if not all, of the characters along with the masterful writing of their roles and place in this Tolkienesque saga makes us e...more
Dear Ice and Fire Junkie
The popularity of the HBO series, Game of Thrones has enticed many folks to pick up and start plowing through the entire series of tomes from which the TV shows derive their inspiration. And, once you’re sucked in, it’s pretty much like quicksand. The brilliant acting of most, if not all, of the characters along with the masterful writing of their roles and place in this Tolkienesque saga makes us e...more
This book sucker punches you repeatedly and leaves you gasping for the next one.
I don't want to give anything away (I feel that would be an especially heinous crime with this story), but I will say that even if you've anticipated a plot twist, it will happen in such a way, and at such a time, that it'll still knock you back on your ass.
I gained a new respect, too, for how adept Martin is at playing on one's emotions. At various points throughout the story I felt excited, shocked, hopeless, empow...more
I don't want to give anything away (I feel that would be an especially heinous crime with this story), but I will say that even if you've anticipated a plot twist, it will happen in such a way, and at such a time, that it'll still knock you back on your ass.
I gained a new respect, too, for how adept Martin is at playing on one's emotions. At various points throughout the story I felt excited, shocked, hopeless, empow...more
Dense and intense, this installment of Martin's Song of Fire and Ice magnum opus essentially progresses the stories of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Arya, Sansa, Bran, Caitlin and Robb Stark by kicking everything casual readers would typically expect and brutalizing it beyond recognition. This is an exaggeration, mostly (certainly not in the cases of Robb and Caitlin) but there are several gut punchers that seem to leave all the families' fortunes hanging perilously over the edge of the Wall itsel...more
After loving the first two Song of Ice and Fire books, Storm of Swords was the one where I started to feel the writing was getting tired. The world felt a little less organic all of a sudden, and the plot twists started to feel like they were happening just to have plot twists. I love the series, love the world, and will see it through to the end, but I was very excited to start reading this book, and mildly apprehensive to star the next.
The Best Part: The Length. As much as I disliked parts of...more
The Best Part: The Length. As much as I disliked parts of...more
First off, I just realized this is actually the guide rather than the book, but it appears most other reviewers made the same mistake. (Well, with the same cover picture..) Whatevs, I already did the update thing and I doubt that's transferable.
Now, as for the actual novel, I both loved it more than the previous books in the series and dreaded rereading it. (view spoiler)...more
Now, as for the actual novel, I both loved it more than the previous books in the series and dreaded rereading it. (view spoiler)...more
The problem with being a slow reader is that even when you get into a series you love, an 1100 page mass market paperback can be a month long slog.
A friend gifted me the first two books in George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, also known as Game of Thrones thanks to HBO, obviously. I devoured the first two over the summer and ended up getting the third just to see if life gets any better for the Stark family.
To paraphrase the late, lamented Ned Stark, brace yourselves. It do...more
A friend gifted me the first two books in George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, also known as Game of Thrones thanks to HBO, obviously. I devoured the first two over the summer and ended up getting the third just to see if life gets any better for the Stark family.
To paraphrase the late, lamented Ned Stark, brace yourselves. It do...more
I have trouble reading this series because I tend to get attached to characters in stories. This series is told in sequence from different characters' points of view, and some of them meet their ends part way through. This series in no way compares to the Master Tolkien. There are plenty of fights, and i think it must be better in visual form, such as the HBO series, which I haven't seen. There is very rarely anything happy in the books. I think that begins to drag me down after awhile, and i fi...more
Ok I didn't realize this was the GUIDE to the book. Seems most others made the same mistake. I figure out how to delete this and change to the actual book. So I'll just do my review here because who really cares?
Well I loved this book! Clash of Kings I felt started out too slowly, but Storm of Swords was exciting all the way through. I found myself saying "Holy Crap!" At the end of what seemed like every chapter. There were very few dull points and I found myself interested in each characters...more
Most of my early reading was in the fantasy genre, but by the time I finished college I was losing enthusiasm for fantasy. Everything was the same. I began a Patrick O'Brian binge. Then I discovered Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follet (The Pillars of Earth), and others. I happened upon a library audio book of The Game of Thrones and became enthralled with the story, character, and low-magic fantasy of George RR Martin. Now I have them on Audio book and Kindle and am on my second read.
I just finished this book and it was filled with Martin's classic twist and turns and unbelievable surprises. But as with all his works, I felt that he could've accomplished the same in about 300 pages less than he did. Even though his writing is verbose and overly full of description, and could use to be streamlined, I enjoyed the book immensely. I look forward to reading the next in the series when I have another week of my life to surrender to his world.
Aug 08, 2011
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A tour de force of fantasy fiction, realistic characters that stride across a medieval landscape that has more reality than many a historical novel. The tale has a huge cast of characters and has many twists and turns. Seldom have I enjoyed a fantasy more it left me hungry for the sequel. A great read!
I loved this book. Being able to see things from so many different perspectives keeps you entertained throughout. There are so many unexpected twists, you are always on the edge of your seat just waiting to find out what craziness will happen next. Can't wait to start the next one!
I love this book! There is a little bit of everything in the story, and there is always some little mystery or question to keep you reading. Lots of action! It has a lot of characters to keep straight, but you get to know the important ones so well that it is not overwhelming.
I don't know how I just "discovered" George R.R. Martin but this is the best fantasy I've read since Tolkien. His novels are very ambitious in scope and the characters are engaging enough to carry you through the different books and still be interested in their respective stories.
Aug 29, 2012
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Excellent book. Continues the stories of Jaime Lannister and Brienne, Arya, Rob Stark while also exploring the character of Roose Bolton. One of my favorites of the series. Possibly the favorite though it faces staunch competition with A Game of Thrones and Dance with Dragons.
An excellent book. The character development is simply awesome. You think you know them, but they can change within a heart-beat. Martin has taken full advantage of his story-telling gift and ends each chapter in a cliffhanger. A feat taht can be likened to Scheherazade's. 3 thumbs up!
This one I've had to sit down about 1/3 of the way through the book. The lulls are painful despite how wonderful the story develops in the end. I have too many projects going on at the moment, but as usual George R.R. Martin does not fail to deliver.
Best one of the series so far, can't wait to see the show now that I know who's who and what's going on. There are a few characters that I tend to skim through their parts (Arya), but love how this book keeps me guessing.
Jan 26, 2013
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This whole book and series is amazing!!!
All I want to say is that the last page of chapter 80 JUST BLEW MY MIND!!! By no means do things get settled in this book but you start to see the strings get knotted and where they will lay on the end. I will probably start the next book tonight...
All I want to say is that the last page of chapter 80 JUST BLEW MY MIND!!! By no means do things get settled in this book but you start to see the strings get knotted and where they will lay on the end. I will probably start the next book tonight...
As it stands here in January 2013, this was the last 'great' book G.R.R.M wrote. and I use that in the true sense of the word where these first three novels in ASOIAF truly were books that strode as if giants among the other lesser novels.
Read the first three in this series, climaxing with this book they were innovative, well wirtten and tightly plotted. they changed the fantasy genre (probably for the better) and remain one of the best investments in time you can make.
It is just a shame books 4...more
Read the first three in this series, climaxing with this book they were innovative, well wirtten and tightly plotted. they changed the fantasy genre (probably for the better) and remain one of the best investments in time you can make.
It is just a shame books 4...more
I kind of started to lose interest in the series. It was enought to keep me reading but as of now I'm not going to read the next book. I am however waiting anxiously for the return of the show.
great books from the songs of ice and fire series which is the HBO series the game of thrones. great political intrigue and a fantastic fantasy work. can't wait till the next installment.
An Amazing continuation to an already amazing story. This book, nay, this world, trap the reader in it's clutches, and undoubtedly will make a long-time reader sad at the end.
totally grabbed by the first chapter of Game of Thrones and this one is even better. More complexity, more characters and some real surprises. on to the next....
Of the five books, I felt this to be the slowest read. It was difficult to emotionally invest in characters other than the ones familiarized from the previous 2 books.
Totally sucked into this series. Liked the show and still contend that it's exceptionally well done, but the book is ALWAYS better. So many back stories, so many plot twists. If you like fantasy, epic story lines, complex characters, and complicated plots, mayhaps this this series is for you.
Mismo estilo de las novelas anteriores. Interesante y cautivador, aunque después de 3.000 páginas empieza a resultar un poco monótono y aburrido. Esta en particular es bastante sangrienta, pero vcreo que continuare con las dos siguientes. A veces uno desea que el autor se hubiera dedicadoa dedicado a cualquier otra actividad en vez de a escribir novelas.
An incredibly well written book that keeps you on your toes constantly, as the plot never stops twisting and turning.
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