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Loading... A Clash of Kings (1998)by George R. R. Martin
ereader ebook   romsfuulynn | Apr 28, 2013 |  How do I begin to describe this book? This is the second in the Song of Fire and Ice series, the first being Game of Thrones. The novel continues right where the first one left off. There are several kings fighting for control of the Seven Kingdoms, so there are a lot of battle scenes and blood and gore, but interspersed with those scenes are tales of intrigue and back-stabbing. Some characters take on more sinister traits, while others become more endearing. I can't say that my "loyalties" have changed much, but I have a different perspective on some of the people in the book. And, of course, there are some characters that don't make it to the end of the book. There are more books to the series, if you didn't know, so this one leaves many, many questions unanswered. (  ) hobbitprincess | Apr 28, 2013 | Fantastic! It gives so much more character background than the first one. Can't wait to read the 3rd book in the series. (  ) nkrivera | Apr 27, 2013 | It was not until the middle of the book that I really got the pace of it. Although the plots and and schemes are constant part of the book, the action doesn´t take place until the second half of it. Particularly impressive are the development of characters, the way they change but still maintaining the core of their personalities. And although it may seem hard to connect with the characters, the human nature of each of them makes it only natural for the reader to have the same feelings towards them as we have for real people. The fact that the book follows different characters and is told from their perspectives allows the reader to sense the duality of each of them and even question sometimes: who is right in all of this? Although we keep following the Starks and therefore tend to be on their side, some characters and dialogues make us question ourselves whether we´re not misjudging the enemies. You might not agree with them, but are they really BAD? As for the storyline, I was surprised au number of times and the fact that you only know what happens through others reports makes you sometimes flip back some pages and question whether you skipped that part or not. I first found it to be something I didn´t like, but it turns out to be a clever strategy from the author that makes you kind of one of the characters, not knowing everything that´s going on. All in all, in A Clash Of Kings George R.R. Martin shows mainly one thing: we can expect absolutely anything from this story and their characters. ( ) oliviabiba | Apr 27, 2013 | Took me long enough. Much better and much nearer four stars this time (even if it didn't quite make it). (  ) heterocephalusglaber | Apr 26, 2013 |
 Martin manages very well to have satisfying volume completion and satisfying character arcs within the volume—slightly less well than in the first book, but still remarkably well considering how difficult it is.  Once again Martin treats us to a magnificent tapestry that is, at once, both stunningly detailed and amazing in its ability to draw the reader into its grasp. Is contained inContainsLe Trône de fer, tome 03: La bataille des rois by George R. R. Martin Le Trône de fer, tome 04: L'Ombre maléfique by George R. R. Martin Le Trône de fer, tome 05: L'invincible forteresse by George R. R. Martin The kingdom of wolves by George R. R. Martin La regina dei draghi: cronache del ghiaccio e del fuoco by George R. R. Martin Has as a supplement
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The Seven Kingdoms have come apart. Joffrey, Queen Cersei's sadistic son, ascends the Iron Throne following the death of Robert Baratheon, the Usurper, who won it in battle. Queen Cersei's family, the Lannisters, fight to hold it for him. Both the dour Stannis and the charismatic Renly Baratheon, Robert's brothers, also seek the throne. Robb Stark, declared King in the North, battles to avenge his father's execution and retrieve his sister from Joffrey's court. Daenerys, the exiled last heir of the former ruling family, nurtures three dragons and seeks a way home. Meanwhile the Night's Watch, sworn to protect the realm from dangers north of the Wall, dwindle in numbers, even as barbarian forces gather and beings out of legend stalk the Haunted Forest.
Sound complicated? It is, but fine writing makes this a thoroughly satisfying stew of dark magic, complex political intrigue, and horrific bloodshed. --Nona Vero
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Five separate factions vie for control of the realm of the late Lord Eddard Stark, while an ancient form of magic, an everlasting winter, and an unearthly army threaten to return.
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