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Loading... A Game of Thrones (original 1996; edition 2011)by George R.R. Martin
Work InformationA Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (1996)
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This is not a review--only a preliminary comment. Martin's detailed descriptions of how characters look is fascinating. Coming up, I will compare some of his descriptions with those found in Dickens, King, and others. ( ) Haven’t watched the series which i felt made the story even better! A long read and sometimes tough but once i got into the flow of it, it was a really exciting read. The different point of views from different characters aided the story incredibly and pushed the plot along well. This also made me personally feel more connected to the characters. I will most definitely be reading the entire series after this book!! The book series, "A song of Ice and Fire", and the TV show it's based on, "Game of Thrones", constitute what is quite possibly my favorite media franchise of all time. It is no underestimation to say that I absolutely fucking adore this story. GRRM, despite all my qualms with him and his inability to write new books, remains probably my favorite storyteller of all time. What this man has crafted over the past 30 years is very close to what I'd call a masterpiece. There is so much that I love about this story that it's honestly impossible for me to ever talk about it all, so I'll try my best to mention whatever comes to mind. My absolute favorite aspect of this story is the politics of Westeros. It is complex, thrilling, exciting, and, above all, unpredictable. The heart and soul of this entire franchise are the numerous characters who form the front and center of the storyline. These books are filled with their thoughts and dialogue. It's all about what you're supposed to do to stay alive, or climb up the ladder of thrones, or keep your loved ones safe, or do what you think is right, etc. The characters come alive through their struggles. You empathize with them because you realize how exceedingly complex and difficult their situations are. They have to think incredibly hard to decide the right course for themselves, and it is an absolute pleasure to read. Even the simpler subplots that don't involve complex politics, such as Jon's story on the Wall and Daenerys's adventures in Essos, are intriguing. The North of Westeros and the realm of Essos are kept alive by things that do not pertain to the Iron Throne, such as the White Walkers and the Dothraki. As a result, there are numerous conflicts in this large-scale story to remain invested in, not just the "game of thrones." My next favorite thing is the world this story takes place in. It is a living, breathing animal, exceedingly rich and complex, and filled to the brim with intriguing locations and mysteries. There's so much to explore and learn, and I've personally always found it much more interesting than the world and lore of Middle-Earth, which I also love. It's just so much more mysterious and exciting, in my opinion, and it probably has to do with many of the unknown aspects of Essos, especially the Shadow Lands and Asshai. We've just scratched the surface of this magnificent place and its unknowns, both living and non-living, and the upcoming books in the series reveal more and more wonders that absolutely blow the reader away. However, the most infamous aspect of this story is its unpredictability. The last thing anyone expected when they first read this book was that Eddard Stark would be decapitated by the end of it. Knowing that there are several books in this large-scale story yet to go through, no one would have ever thought that the main character would die in the first one. He has the most amount of chapters in this book, and he's the character who's struggles the reader explores the most thoroughly. The fact that he is brutally murdered by the end brings about another aspect of this franchise's storytelling that enhances the reading and viewing experience to another level: you never know who's going to die next. It could be your favorite or your least favorite character, or someone you couldn't give two shits about. You never know, and it scares the crap out of you. GRRM is an absolute psychopath, and his stories are all the better for it. It's not just the story and characters that I love; it's also the way this book is written. I swear: I probably got goosebumps reading this book at least 5 times. The last few pages are a good example. They blew me away just now as I went through them. In the end, despite the bitter farewell I had with the show 4 years ago, I still absolutely love this franchise, and it will always have a special place in my heart for the incredible experience it gave me going through it for the first time (and now upon revisiting it as well). What I've mentioned in this review is just the tip of the iceberg of what I love about this franchise. There's so many aspects of the show that elevate it even beyond the books, and I will talk about them on Serializd as soon as I start re-watching it.
This is a perfect book. There's honestly nothing I can think of that could improve it in any way. This is a book that made me shout at it, that made me giggle and cry, that made me gasp, that made me tremble and hate and love. It's seamless; I'd say it's unputdownable, except that sometimes I found I desperately needed to put it down because I was overwhelmed with the wonder of it, only to pick it up again half an hour later. Belongs to SeriesIs contained inA Song of Ice and Fire 1-4: A Game of Thrones / Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords / A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin ContainsHas the adaptationInspiredHas as a supplementAwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
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HTML:NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES??THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King??s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert??s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse??unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen??s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister??the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki??whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innoc No library descriptions found. |
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