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After watching the HBO series, I decided that I had to read the series myself because I found the show so compelling. This isn't the type of book that I'd normally pick up. Fantasy is typically not something that I reach for but I loved the series on HBO and was interested in seeing if the books were even better!
I have had this one sitting on my Nook for months but I was a bit hesitant to begin (despite many friends encouraging me) because I wasn't entirely sure that it would actually be readabl ...more
I have had this one sitting on my Nook for months but I was a bit hesitant to begin (despite many friends encouraging me) because I wasn't entirely sure that it would actually be readabl ...more
Sooooooo intense, I was more than a little heartbroken for a lot of this book, but when it ended, I found myself looking around for the next book (which I don't have) with hope. I can see now why this series is so popular, and I plan to read the other books now, too.
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I haven't watched any of the shows, but thought I would start with the novels first.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. At times I had trouble keeping up with all of the characters initially. However, as I grew to knew each character (even their opposing views of others), I became engrossed in their stories. I often found myself being surprised and excited to begin different chapters/ being taken to a different person, and a totally different conflict in their world.
Excellent and I would probably g ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. At times I had trouble keeping up with all of the characters initially. However, as I grew to knew each character (even their opposing views of others), I became engrossed in their stories. I often found myself being surprised and excited to begin different chapters/ being taken to a different person, and a totally different conflict in their world.
Excellent and I would probably g ...more
Great book, which is remarkably faithfully represented by the first season of the HBO TV series. So much so, in fact, that it was difficult for me not to picture the TV episodes as I was reading the novel. Consequently, I have a hard time giving this book a standalone review. I've very excited to read the next installment in the series and delve into some uncharted territory.
Recommended for fans of epic fantasy--though the more fantastic elements remain largely muted in this volume, the bits whe ...more
Recommended for fans of epic fantasy--though the more fantastic elements remain largely muted in this volume, the bits whe ...more
I applaud Martin for his imagination. I did find myself preferring the TV show over the book on many occasions. I don't think this has ever happened to me before. In particular, I prefer Tyrion's characterization on the TV show over the book's. Since he is arguably my favorite character, that counts for a lot. It is nice to have more stories and expanded stories about characters as well as more history of Westeros. However, I was anticipating Tolkien caliber writing, and this I did not find. T ...more
This book was an epic journey that took me 3 months to conquer, but what a ride! This novel was filled with so many twists and turns. I think it rivals Lord of the Rings just because of the attention to detail that went into this world he created! I am so happy I took the time to read this.
I think I see series potential, but I'm not 100% on board yet. Audiobook is well done but perhaps listening affected my "reading" experience, since there were just so many introductions and characters to keep track of. Nevertheless, will get started on the next one, see if the series picks up.
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Apr 28, 2011
Yusra Asaad
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Jaclyn
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Jul 30, 2014
Megan BG
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it was amazing
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