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Loading... A Clash of Kings (1998)by George R. R. Martin
   Best Fantasy Novels (14) » 28 more Favourite Books (116) Favorite Long Books (57) 1990s (8) 1990s (18) Books Read in 2012 (11) Books Read in 2014 (802) Books Read in 2018 (2,535) Five star books (675) Read in 2014 (7) 20th Century Literature (670) Here There Be Dragons (125) Unread books (528) Best Pern Books (62) No current Talk conversations about this book.  arewenotben | Jul 31, 2020 |  I finished the second book today…and when i switched to the 3rd i got so excited when i saw it was over 1000 pages! I am such a nerd (but then again, if i wasn’t i wouldn’t be writing this would i?) Anyway…i love George R. R. Martin, he has joined my top 10 fav authors without a doubt. I love the fact the story is told through multiple POVs, i love how the story is always moving foward with hints to the past, but the past never takes you completely away from the main story line. I will admit, everything that’s going on with Bran is a little weird, and almost out of place, i’m sure though, as the story continues it’ll make a little more sense. Also, i wish there was more of Arya, she is by far my fav character along with Tyrion (who never fails to make me chuckle). Also, i need more Jon snow, less Davos and maybe a few chapters on Robb…he’s been oddly silent and I’m always wondering what he’s up too. Also Theon? ugh he and littlefinger always make me feel a little dirty…and not in a good way. I love the idea of Sansa and the Hound, please, somebody tell me they hook up, because that would be awesome. And now i conclude this post because i’m rambling. Happy Readings! The Book Worm (  ) artdamnit_reads | Jul 29, 2020 | ← Part 1 I span away from the counter, my ominous black cloak pillowing behind me like a… pillow? No, wait, it billowed, not pillowed. That would be ridiculous. Where was I? Oh right, Waterstones. I clutched my newly bought copy of A Clash of Kings in one hand, my grandfather's longsword in the other hand, and a shield in someone else's hand. “Thanks for holding my shield, Barry,” I said to Barry, who was holding my shield. “Don't mention it,” said Barry. “I'm just glad I can repay the debt my family owes yours after aaarrrrggghh,” continued Barry. “No, the debt was because of the assistance my great nuncle leant to your grandmother in the Battle of Gregg's, not because of aaarrrrggghh,” I said. “What does that even mean?" I asked, turning to Barry. But Barry couldn't answer. A hardbound edition of H.G. Wells' complete works had fallen from the top shelf and struck him atop the head, crushing his skull and for some reason spilling his entrails all over the carpet. “Hey, Barry, you don't look so ‘Wells’!” I said, with a small chuckle, as I checked his corpse for valuables. A few pounds better off I moved on past the rest of the science fiction and fantasy section and found myself amongst the horror titles. An ill wind blew at my back and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. There was nothing I could put my finger on, but my battle hardened senses were telling me I shouldn't linger there. So I stepped past the dead bodies crowding the floor and ducked under the ones hanging from the ceiling. Emerging from the forest of the dead I inexplicably found myself back at the counter whence I had started my journey north. Or maybe south. Or east. Whatever. I was going to ask the lady at the counter which direction was north, but she spoke first. “Valar morghulis," she said, and pointed a crossbow at my head. Part 3 → (  ) imlee | Jul 7, 2020 | ← Part 1 I span away from the counter, my ominous black cloak pillowing behind me like a… pillow? No, wait, it billowed, not pillowed. That would be ridiculous. Where was I? Oh right, Waterstones. I clutched my newly bought copy of A Clash of Kings in one hand, my grandfather's longsword in the other hand, and a shield in someone else's hand. “Thanks for holding my shield, Barry,” I said to Barry, who was holding my shield. “Don't mention it,” said Barry. “I'm just glad I can repay the debt my family owes yours after aaarrrrggghh,” continued Barry. “No, the debt was because of the assistance my great nuncle leant to your grandmother in the Battle of Gregg's, not because of aaarrrrggghh,” I said. “What does that even mean?" I asked, turning to Barry. But Barry couldn't answer. A hardbound edition of H.G. Wells' complete works had fallen from the top shelf and struck him atop the head, crushing his skull and for some reason spilling his entrails all over the carpet. “Hey, Barry, you don't look so ‘Wells’!” I said, with a small chuckle, as I checked his corpse for valuables. A few pounds better off I moved on past the rest of the science fiction and fantasy section and found myself amongst the horror titles. An ill wind blew at my back and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. There was nothing I could put my finger on, but my battle hardened senses were telling me I shouldn't linger there. So I stepped past the dead bodies crowding the floor and ducked under the ones hanging from the ceiling. Emerging from the forest of the dead I inexplicably found myself back at the counter whence I had started my journey north. Or maybe south. Or east. Whatever. I was going to ask the lady at the counter which direction was north, but she spoke first. “Valar morghulis," she said, and pointed a crossbow at my head. Part 3 → ( ) leezeebee | Jul 6, 2020 | Las het boek voor de tweede keer, omdat ik, terwijl ik boek 3 weer probeerde op te pakken, een heleboel vergeten was. Dus bij boek 1 begonnen, wat snel weglas. En toen dus weer dit boek. Wat minder snel weglas. Minder spanning, en daardoor lastiger om door te blijven lezen. Terwijl het op zich makkelijk wegleest. Maar sommige stukken, en personages vond ik minder interessant en daar moest ik me doorheen bijten. En uiteindelijk valt er wel te concluderen dat er in 900 pagina's uiteindelijk vrij weinig écht gebeurd is. Boek 3 laat ik toch nog even liggen. Even de focus op iets anders. ( ) prettygoodyear | Jun 29, 2020 |
 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.  Roy Dotrice rises to the challenge, providing each character with his or her own unique voice. 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 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 adaptationHas as a supplement
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Noticeably different to the TV Series at points, but appreciate why they've changed it. Looking forward to tucking into the third. (