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This book completely surprised me as I normally despise this crap. Jordan started good but bored me after a few books and Goodkind is just an utter failure at life. However, Martin drew me in with great characters and great story telling. I love that he was able to surprise me and keep me guessing until the last page. I'm hooked.
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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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I freely admit I got into this series because of the HBO series based upon the books.
It was interesting to see the differences between the books and the television series. Certain lines were given to other people, Eddard and Cat's position on whether Ned should become the Hand were reversed, and the final battle was a little different. I also thought the HBO sections with Daenerys were interesting but in the book they felt bland.
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It was interesting to see the differences between the books and the television series. Certain lines were given to other people, Eddard and Cat's position on whether Ned should become the Hand were reversed, and the final battle was a little different. I also thought the HBO sections with Daenerys were interesting but in the book they felt bland.
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Wow, not sure why I hadn't read this earlier, I'm looking forward to the whole series!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is complex and emotionally captivating. Martin is one of those dark and cynical authors, I can tell already. Every moment of light and joy is eventually eclipsed by darkness and sorrow. But his characters are strong and dynamic, I look to hope that they will rise from ashes.
Feeling numb after i read it.. Did i love it? Did i hate it? A little bit of both i guess.. Can't put it down, and for sure will read the next book, but for now will switch to something lighter..
Just don't get too attached with the characters, you might feel a bit heart broken like i did.. :p ...more
Just don't get too attached with the characters, you might feel a bit heart broken like i did.. :p ...more
I was positively fascinated with this book. While there are several different characters whom are in different areas. Its seem to not lose the forward momentum of the book and even in places weaving the stories together. I cant wait to start the next book.
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