The fantasy elements are superficial at its root, this is a story about people, relationships, and human nature.Ī Storm of Swords is not only the most eventful and enticing book in the entire Ice and Fire Saga, but may also be one of the most well-written and interesting plots ever written. Perhaps that realism is why I'm able to enjoy a book about dragons and magic. Morality is murky here and virtue often does not achieve external reward - much like in real life. I also love the fact that these characters are so complicated. Martin's technique of killing off lead characters isn't a risk most writers are willing to take and it definitely ups the stakes. For these readers, a book is only "good" when indecipherable to most.įor me, it was in one of the first chapters of A Storm of Swords, when a low-speed sailboat chase had me on the edge of my seat, that it occurred to me that I was in the hands of a "good" writer. The fact that it's accessible to a majority means it can't be "good". I wonder if some people put the writing down specifically because of its broad appeal. This seems to mean very different things to different people and readability (as evidenced by popularity and awesome sales) isn't always enough. It amuses me to listen to debates about whether George R.R. So I decided to read the third book instead. I watched the first two seasons on Netflix and then I suffered through the Facebook updates of people watching the third season. As you know if you've read the reviews on this blog, I gravitate toward relatable, character-driven, contemporary fiction.īut I got hooked on the HBO series for Game of Thrones. I mean, I read The Hobbit in the sixth grade because it was required.
Having said that LOTS has my all time favorite TV charactor Cara, and frankly I would have watched any old drivel to see more of her, because she utterly rocks!! It is my selfish hope too that HBO keeps making tv series of the books - Awesome to see the charactors spring to life, and with some spirit of the books unlike Legend of the seeker which sanitised the sword of truth series and finished after only 2 seasons. I liked Aryas friend the Bravo, more of him would be good.and what is happening north of the wall. Wish list of things I would like to see - Cersei Lannisters head on a spike, Jaime Lannister and Brienne as an odd couple, Danyerus Targaryen get her mojo back, retirement for the onion knight, some form of happiness for Tyrion, and good things for Arya Stark and Jon Snow. Interesting reading other reviews of this series, I get peoples disapointment at the loss of some of the charactors and that the scope of the books can bog you down a little (though I really have only noticed that books four and five) I like the world George Martin has created, it is a rich tapestry - having said that I hope it is all resolved and tied neatly up by book 8 it seems to be unravelling a bit in book 5 - he still has three to write.
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