A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) in A Song of Ice & Fire Fans

Jul 22, 2010 jD rated it really liked it

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This book is aptly named. "A Games of Thrones" is a political drama with a soap opera flow. As with most fantasy, there is great tradegy, warfare, backstabbing, innocence lost, an endless list of characters, and heros made. What I found unique about this book is that I did not actually like any character as a person but I quickly became invested in their welfare. I cared about what happened to them even through a part of me cheered because everyone seemed to get what they deserved in the end. I ...more

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Aug 02, 2012 David rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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So far this is a great book and I am already looking forward to the next one.
I also would like to say it is very similar to the TV series on HBO. The Book just offers more detail and information.

I strongly recommend this book to any person who likes Fantasy/Knight stories and series.

The ending of this book is great.
It leaves you wanting to find out if there is going to be justice, revenge or more carnage to come.

Favorite Chapters to read: Jon (Jon Snow)
Favorite Character: Jon Snow or Jamie Lann ...more

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Apr 18, 2012 Sarah rated it it was amazing

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Winter is Coming...
Wow... wow. That's really all there is to say about this book. I heard about it first when my dad mentioned that one of my favorite actors - Sean Bean! What a guy! - was starring in a new HBO TV series. According to my principles, though, I had to read the book before I watched it - and I was pretty eager to watch it!
The story is one of the most engrossing ones I've ever had the immense pleasure to enjoy, and the way it's written, every character has a tale to tell (I'm partia ...more

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Aug 14, 2011 Jacquel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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In another time and place long since forgotten, where kings and knights and nobles fought for control of their kingdoms, one family become the center of the conflict.

There was also the story about a young girl being forced to marry in order to advance her brother's claim to a throne that was torn from their family many years before.

Things were very difficult whenever you play the game of thrones.

I will admit that I had never heard of this book until I herd of the TV show that came from it (havi ...more

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May 16, 2012 Cecile rated it it was amazing

Absolutely awesome! This is my first fantasy/sci fi series and love it. I have read JRR Tolkien and this is definitely better! Enjoy!

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Jun 30, 2009 Bill Mazzola rated it it was amazing

just started my ice and fire re-read in preparation for the upcoming fifth book. forgot how incredibly awesome this first book was. probably the second best opening book to a series ever, behind Eye of the World.

also - after re-reading this, I am amazed how faithful the HBO adaptation of the first book was. with the exception of a few scenes lost, and a few scenes added - it really was a very good adaptation.

looking forward to re-reading the rest of the series leading up to the release of A Da ...more

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