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A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel
Game Of Thrones #5
Storm clouds gather over Westeros in the fifth installment of Daniel Abraham's gripping adaptation of George R. R. Martin's fantasy masterpiece A Game of Thrones. A childish game gone horribly wrong pits Arya Stark against Prince Joffrey, with Sansa Stark in the middle. But behind youthful rivalries, cold-blooded political intrigue is at work as Queen Cersei uses all her wiles to blunt the influence of Eddard Stark, the Hand of the King. Meanwhile, Lady Catelyn has journeyed to King's Landing with the blade used in the attempted assassination of her son Bran-evidence that will upset a precarious balance of power. And in Winterfell, a dying Bran takes a mystical journey . . . and faces a fateful choice.
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First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Daniel Abraham
269 books3,066 followersDaniel James Abraham, pen names M.L.N. Hanover and James S.A. Corey, is an American novelist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known as the author of
The Long Price Quartet
and
The Dagger and the Coin
fantasy series, and with Ty Franck, as the co-author of
The Expanse
series of science fiction novels, written under the joint pseudonym James S.A. Corey.
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March 27, 2019
Probably my last comic. The pics are stunning but just not enough story.
November 15, 2020
Daha öncə kitabları oxuyanda fikir vermədiyim bir detalı gördüm: Brenin uluqurdunun adı məhz gördüyü qış yuxusuna görə Yay imiş. :D
December 9, 2018
We get to one of the most heart-breaking moments of all of season one
I really like the graphic novel's take on this particular part, especially the scenes with Brann, I don't remember the show featuring that exact scene so it was good to see.
Things with Caitlyn didn't exactly happen that way in the show so I wonder how that will play out.
I really like the graphic novel's take on this particular part, especially the scenes with Brann, I don't remember the show featuring that exact scene so it was good to see.
Things with Caitlyn didn't exactly happen that way in the show so I wonder how that will play out.
March 8, 2021
Grade: A+
“Now Bran. Choose. Fly or Die.” -Three Eyed Raven to Bran
On Ch. 15-18, from the Stark family’s narrative, they had their different perspective dealing their challenge or problem situation in different location. What I see in his adaptation of each chapter are very well engaging of character’s word and action.
The Cover of Cersei Lannister And Joffrey Baratheon (Left-Lannister’s Color are Red and Yellow), Ned Stark And Arya Stark (Right-Stark’s Color Are Grey And Black), Sansa Stark (Middle-Botton), And King Robert Baratheon Behind Are the Hound And Ser Ilyn (Middle-Top) represent the Medieval Trail Are Absolutely Unique! I love it!
When they stop and exploring the camp, Sansa goes riding with her crushing Prince Joffrey. Then in Near Ruby Ford, Joffrey torment a butcher’s boy with his lion’s tooth sword until Arya attacks him and then Nymeria Attack Him For defending Arya.
-Both Stark Sisters Are Different, Sansa is Pretty And Feminine like her mother, and Arya I’d Boyish And Independent Like her father.
When Catelyn and Ser Rodrik arrives in Kong’s Landing by ship, they been a secret meeting with Petyr Baelish aka Littlefinger And Lord Varys aka Spider for the investigation of Assassin’s Valyrian Dagger. Then the assassin’s knife belonged to Tyrion Lannister
-The Investigate of Assassin Find the answer.
After 4 days of searching, Arya and Joffrey tells King Robert very different stories of the It fight near the Trident. When Sansa say she does not remember (which is a lie), Queen Cersei demands the death of Direwolf. While Nymeria is gone, Lady is sentenced to death instead.
-Children’s Action remain the teal by King Robert, and Sansa is only one who knows what happen but she lie because she really want to marry Joffrey, when she refuses to stand up for her sister, her Direwolf is Put to death (sad, but she kind of deserve for the love of Lannister)
In his come, Bran dreams of falling and a Crow teaching him to fly.
-Bran’s prophetic ability is his mysterious dream that he can see the past and present and also foreshadow wha may come in the future.
Sansa had a random romantic moment with Prince Joffrey Until something goes bad between him and her sister. Catelyn going on Assassination attempt investigation to find the answer in the capitol of the Seven Kingdom. The Trail of Arya Vs. Joffrey turn into unfair after the event in near Trident. Bran is finally awake from coma and had his strange ability by the Dream.
Seeing the Comic Arts Version of Each Chapter is Absolutely enjoyment after reading an actual novel, and she the Version between the adaptation of this and television series that did follow the Storyline. I mean, look at the King’s Landing, glorious! But, still criticizes some character’s plastic face, and 3 Direwolves are look the same brown fur instead a different color represent the Stark Children.
“Now Bran. Choose. Fly or Die.” -Three Eyed Raven to Bran
On Ch. 15-18, from the Stark family’s narrative, they had their different perspective dealing their challenge or problem situation in different location. What I see in his adaptation of each chapter are very well engaging of character’s word and action.
The Cover of Cersei Lannister And Joffrey Baratheon (Left-Lannister’s Color are Red and Yellow), Ned Stark And Arya Stark (Right-Stark’s Color Are Grey And Black), Sansa Stark (Middle-Botton), And King Robert Baratheon Behind Are the Hound And Ser Ilyn (Middle-Top) represent the Medieval Trail Are Absolutely Unique! I love it!
When they stop and exploring the camp, Sansa goes riding with her crushing Prince Joffrey. Then in Near Ruby Ford, Joffrey torment a butcher’s boy with his lion’s tooth sword until Arya attacks him and then Nymeria Attack Him For defending Arya.
-Both Stark Sisters Are Different, Sansa is Pretty And Feminine like her mother, and Arya I’d Boyish And Independent Like her father.
When Catelyn and Ser Rodrik arrives in Kong’s Landing by ship, they been a secret meeting with Petyr Baelish aka Littlefinger And Lord Varys aka Spider for the investigation of Assassin’s Valyrian Dagger. Then the assassin’s knife belonged to Tyrion Lannister
-The Investigate of Assassin Find the answer.
After 4 days of searching, Arya and Joffrey tells King Robert very different stories of the It fight near the Trident. When Sansa say she does not remember (which is a lie), Queen Cersei demands the death of Direwolf. While Nymeria is gone, Lady is sentenced to death instead.
-Children’s Action remain the teal by King Robert, and Sansa is only one who knows what happen but she lie because she really want to marry Joffrey, when she refuses to stand up for her sister, her Direwolf is Put to death (sad, but she kind of deserve for the love of Lannister)
In his come, Bran dreams of falling and a Crow teaching him to fly.
-Bran’s prophetic ability is his mysterious dream that he can see the past and present and also foreshadow wha may come in the future.
Sansa had a random romantic moment with Prince Joffrey Until something goes bad between him and her sister. Catelyn going on Assassination attempt investigation to find the answer in the capitol of the Seven Kingdom. The Trail of Arya Vs. Joffrey turn into unfair after the event in near Trident. Bran is finally awake from coma and had his strange ability by the Dream.
Seeing the Comic Arts Version of Each Chapter is Absolutely enjoyment after reading an actual novel, and she the Version between the adaptation of this and television series that did follow the Storyline. I mean, look at the King’s Landing, glorious! But, still criticizes some character’s plastic face, and 3 Direwolves are look the same brown fur instead a different color represent the Stark Children.
January 21, 2023
Watch game of thrones series
April 24, 2014
Having ploughed through the 5 books (so far) of the series, I feel as if I have been through the wringer! savage, brutal, calculating, good story. But: poorly written; ridiculously over-wordy; confusing.
He writes, on the one-hand, in a Victorian style - too many sometimes odd words, and then throws in a modern Americanism, eg she looked down at her pinky toes - if he is trying to write in English-style (as in England), words like that are completely alien
He writes, on the one-hand, in a Victorian style - too many sometimes odd words, and then throws in a modern Americanism, eg she looked down at her pinky toes - if he is trying to write in English-style (as in England), words like that are completely alien
September 11, 2014
I've read book 5 three times. Gets better every time.
December 12, 2025
📌414,788 words
I would like to preface this review with the fact that I thoroughly enjoyes books 1, 2, and even 3. It was with negative anticipation that the conclusion rushed towards me, as I knew the series was at a standstill and as yet, incomplete. However, book 4 became slow as more and more characters joined the plot but the plot itself refused to progress, until I finally reached a standstill in book 5 where reading was an absolute chore. Eventually, I supplemented the chore with other books and entire series to keep me going ‘while I finished book 5 GOT’. It is with a heavy (yet relieved) heart that I DNF my first book to date. My bookmark is saved, maybe one day I’ll go back to it. But as I wrapped up reading and rereading 4 more books, with nothing on my docket, I opened book 5 Game of Thrones and read a few measly sentences before deciding it was time to give in. It was time to break the ice and DNF, if only to salvage my love of reading.
I read very nearly to the end of this massive tome, however at my rather brisk reading pace my kindle suggested 22 hours left in the book, and I just couldn’t go on.
Highly recommend books 1-3 as well written, though they are shameless on both violence and sex. I truly believe that if the author knew where his story was leading, or if he got there faster, this series would be held up alongside The Lord of the Rings.
I would like to preface this review with the fact that I thoroughly enjoyes books 1, 2, and even 3. It was with negative anticipation that the conclusion rushed towards me, as I knew the series was at a standstill and as yet, incomplete. However, book 4 became slow as more and more characters joined the plot but the plot itself refused to progress, until I finally reached a standstill in book 5 where reading was an absolute chore. Eventually, I supplemented the chore with other books and entire series to keep me going ‘while I finished book 5 GOT’. It is with a heavy (yet relieved) heart that I DNF my first book to date. My bookmark is saved, maybe one day I’ll go back to it. But as I wrapped up reading and rereading 4 more books, with nothing on my docket, I opened book 5 Game of Thrones and read a few measly sentences before deciding it was time to give in. It was time to break the ice and DNF, if only to salvage my love of reading.
I read very nearly to the end of this massive tome, however at my rather brisk reading pace my kindle suggested 22 hours left in the book, and I just couldn’t go on.
Highly recommend books 1-3 as well written, though they are shameless on both violence and sex. I truly believe that if the author knew where his story was leading, or if he got there faster, this series would be held up alongside The Lord of the Rings.
April 27, 2019
in this issue we see: A spoilt prince gets what he deserved, A innocent pays the price, the boy wakes up.
This was a sad one. I don't know why, but it is always sadder to see a dog (it's a wolf but 'potato,patato') die than to see a human die. The villeins have been cast. Can't wait to see them suffer. ( So, I know what happens, but one can fool themselves)
This was a sad one. I don't know why, but it is always sadder to see a dog (it's a wolf but 'potato,patato') die than to see a human die. The villeins have been cast. Can't wait to see them suffer. ( So, I know what happens, but one can fool themselves)
February 16, 2018
Sigue manteniendo el nivel: es entretenido y ágil para volver a Westeros, aunque demasiado rápido se siente a veces. En este número, destaco el sueño de Bran, previo a su despertar. Muy bueno (y no me acordaba para nada de esta escena, ni en el libro, ni en la serie).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2018
Stupid Joffrey 🤬🤬🤬
Poor Lady 😭😭
Poor Lady 😭😭
March 3, 2017
Love how much politics are discussed in the book. Also how children are always put behind the older people. The adults will know but the lie.
Easy to read. Like Arya in this book and of course the story of the hound.
Easy to read. Like Arya in this book and of course the story of the hound.
July 23, 2014
This is review is for the entire series.
Yes, despite all the flaws mentioned by the reviewers, which are probably true, the book is a five star read. It's brilliantly written and compels you to keep reading. So what if the books end abruptly and you have to buy the next one. You get plenty of bang for your buck. And yes, there were some predictable moments but there were plenty of surprises too. The writing is fresh and compelling and the characters are interesting and memorable. I'm not sure what readers are looking for exactly when they crack open a book but they need to lighten up. For a nominal fee, you will get hours of entertainment. Buy it. You won't be sorry. Makes a good gift too, as most people like it.
Yes, despite all the flaws mentioned by the reviewers, which are probably true, the book is a five star read. It's brilliantly written and compels you to keep reading. So what if the books end abruptly and you have to buy the next one. You get plenty of bang for your buck. And yes, there were some predictable moments but there were plenty of surprises too. The writing is fresh and compelling and the characters are interesting and memorable. I'm not sure what readers are looking for exactly when they crack open a book but they need to lighten up. For a nominal fee, you will get hours of entertainment. Buy it. You won't be sorry. Makes a good gift too, as most people like it.
July 21, 2013
Ok, Finally things are picking up the comics are progressing quite nicely. Gory scenes are a nice addition as well. You all know how I feel about the characters so no need to continue bashing it in each and every review I do for the comics.
Overall, I am slowly, and very slowly, starting to tolerate them. It could be far better though.
Overall, I am slowly, and very slowly, starting to tolerate them. It could be far better though.
April 18, 2014
books 4 & 5 are part 1 & part 2 of the same series, but this book is all about the politics of Kings Landing and the seven kingdoms. Book 5 is all about the Outerlands and the wall. I liked this book more then I liked 5, but it is because I like the stories of the seven kingdoms better, not because either book is better then the other.
January 24, 2015
Read all 5 books this fall/early winter.
I think I liked this one the best of the 5 for the quality of the story, the characters, the action etc. The individual chapters related to each other better -- it just felt like more of a story. And, maybe it needed all of the context and detail and ... of book 4 to make book 5 so rich.
I think I liked this one the best of the 5 for the quality of the story, the characters, the action etc. The individual chapters related to each other better -- it just felt like more of a story. And, maybe it needed all of the context and detail and ... of book 4 to make book 5 so rich.
January 13, 2016
Lady Stark reaches King's Landing before the King and his Hand and their entourage manage to reach it. At the Ruby Ford, Nymeria attacks Joffrey, Sansa lies against her sister and has her direwolf killed as a consequence. Varys and Littlefinger make an appearance, as does Brynden the Bloodraven, urging Brandon to fly.
March 13, 2014
Loved the whole series, clearly...but this one got a little draggy in the middle. I think 4 and 5 could probably have been better intertwined to make it a little clearer and better since they both happen around the same time.
February 5, 2016
George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, (NY: Bantam, 2012)
Issue#5
Vivid illustrations of sailing into King's Landing, a key-hole shot of Petyr, and Bran's dream sequence.
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Issue#5
Vivid illustrations of sailing into King's Landing, a key-hole shot of Petyr, and Bran's dream sequence.
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October 10, 2013
Oh! Thank goodness Bran's awake. What will happen next?...
April 19, 2014
Done with the series, I remain confused and have no closure.
March 28, 2014
The last few chapters make this book 4 stars.
April 23, 2014
superba carte și prima pe care o citesc în care nu exista personaje bune său rele
Read
June 16, 2014loved it
June 14, 2014
Not the most exciting of the 5 books, but the end did not disappoint & now I can hardly wait to see what happens next.
June 8, 2014
[Em breve]
June 8, 2014
Excelente comic con la historia de Cancion de Hielo y Fuego... están barbaros!
June 29, 2014
After the slow progress in Book 4, this book ame back to deliver a lot more of the action that was missing. Making this a more Entertaining read with nice story developement.
July 27, 2014
Great read
October 31, 2014
George Martin is superb.
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