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So begins the game of thrones….winter is coming.
What I liked most about this book was that you really got the feeling you were reading something different and special. Martin doesn’t focus on the traditional epic battle between good and evil as many fantasy books do….there are clearly good and evil characters, situations, and dilemmas in the story but that is not the ENTIRE focus. In many ways you are left to make up your own mind about the situation and characters.
I especially loved the prose…t ...more
What I liked most about this book was that you really got the feeling you were reading something different and special. Martin doesn’t focus on the traditional epic battle between good and evil as many fantasy books do….there are clearly good and evil characters, situations, and dilemmas in the story but that is not the ENTIRE focus. In many ways you are left to make up your own mind about the situation and characters.
I especially loved the prose…t ...more
May 06, 2011
Christine
rated it
it was amazing
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Wow what an amazing book this was! I really enjoyed every aspect of the story and the magnificent world that George RR Martin has created. Not to mention that I still have 4 more books to read in the series. I can't wait to start reading book 2! =)
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Wow...I was so not prepared for this! I only rated it 4 stars because some of the heavy themes (featuring younger characters) were squicky and a few parts were too long.
This book has so much to offer; with all the history inspired, fantasy and realities of life; the goodness and wickedness of people, it shows how nobility and honor does not always wins but rather the sinister reality of this world prevails. I like G R.R. Martin's writing, and how he develops the characters that you would love or hate. Definitely this book is not as predictable as anyone could be possibly expected; the cliche of villains and heroes and all that stuff. And this is not for all who
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After being introduced to HBO fantastic Tv-series of the same name I simply just had to read it. I wanted even more of it. I Loved the fact that the chapters are divided into names. It makes it easier to keep track of the huge gallery which appers in this book.
The only down side, which i suppose is not really a down side at all, was that i read it just after finishing the first season. As the Tvseries follows the book so closely it was like watching it again. I would recommend it to everyone
The only down side, which i suppose is not really a down side at all, was that i read it just after finishing the first season. As the Tvseries follows the book so closely it was like watching it again. I would recommend it to everyone
A masterpiece. Never have I read a novel where characters come to life with such intensity. Moreover, Tyrion the imp is epically awesome!
Nice recording! I had my doubts at first but then I warmed up to Roy Dotrice's voice!
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I still wonder when will I be able to finish the rest of the books.
Jan 14, 2012
Muqaddasa
rated it
it was amazing
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Jan 05, 2015
Megan Clarke
marked it as to-read
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