I finally got around to reading this book through all the other literatures that I needed to read in this past semester.
A Game of Thrones is a fantasy novel based in the Seven Kingdoms…somewhere far off where the dragons have left the lands and the king rules all along with his trusty sidekicks across the realm.
Alas, not all is well and the King’s right hand man is dead. So the King’s ever faithful friend Eddard Stark comes in to help as well as secretly look into the rumours that this may have been a murder.
This book is excellent. EXCELLENT! It’s quite long, but never boring. The chapters focus in a few characters stories spread out across the land and how they intertwine with one another’s.
I enjoyed the freshness from other fantasy novels and the intricate story that was laid out. I quickly went out to buy the next book in the series and did not balk at the 1000 pages that are spread out before me to read. Chances are, the new school semester will put a hold on reading this for awhile.
I would recommend this both to fantasy novel aficiandos and also those who just enjoy a good read.
3 replies on “Review: George R. R. Martin’s – A Game of Thrones”
I’ll have to pick that up over the summer. Always liked a good fantasy read, but some like Tolkien (I know, blasphemy :P) REALLY would help from a good editing!
I am a closet fantasy nerd. Have been meaning to read this for ages. Now I am inspired because someone whose taste I trust liked it. :o)
Also, I have to agree on the Tolkien comment. Some parts of the LOTR are just plain BORING. Why couldn’t he write all of the books in Hobbit style. Much more effective.
Just a quick warning….there are (I think) 4 books out now from this series. All good. The problem is that he took about 4 years to write the most recent addition. There were even times when the publisher said it would arrive in bookstores by such and such a date. Then, at the last minute, a 2 year extension. It got quite frustrating. So if you’re the type of person who likes to read a series from beginning to end, you may want to wait. Otherwise, read away! They’re all really good books. My only bitch is that they killed off all of my favourite characters too quickly.