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This was a weird book. It's the first volume in an epic adventure, and it really does feel like that - a lot of setup, getting to know characters, laying the background of all the families. I liked the changing pov - every time it happened I would get annoyed because inevitably he would leave you in the lurch with one character, but by at least the middle of the [huge] book, you were just as happy to catch up with the character in the next chapter. I have mixed feelings about the sexualized viol
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I am so glad that I watched the series before trying to make it through this book. It really helped me keep track of all the names and houses and families by being able to put a face on them. The book is truly a marvel with my favorite chapters being that of Ned's, Tyrion's, Dany's, and Jon's. I also enjoyed Bran's. I am excited to see who else will get a POV in the books to come.
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I echo the sentiments of practically everyone who's read this series. Awesome.
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So this was a great book, and it was hard to put down, but I don't know if I'll keep reading this series. I know that some people are cruel, and that often the bad guys win, but I just can't handle every character to whom I grow attached being dealt with harshly or ended terribly. I'm really curious about what happens to Arya, Bran, and even Tyrion, but what's the point if they are probably just all manipulated and then murdered in some horrifying manner? Also, I know that winter is coming, and
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A stunning epic that refuses to hold back no matter how fondly held or central a character may seem.
I've started to read this series because of a friend and that the HBO series will soon be out or is out on DVD so I can watch. It is enjoyable so far!
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Yay! Awesome, sprawling, epic straight up fantasy with tons of characters and lots of drama, civil war and honor. Can't wait to read the next one.
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This was relisten and I do believe I enjoyed it more the second time.
Pure escapism, even if it's an impossibly grim place.
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