drhorribleman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nm_young's review against another edition
5.0
The world does not deserve George R.R. Martin and the tales he tells.
This book left me shook to my core. I am completely and utterly shooketh.
I said before that the first book in the series was the most immaculate novel I've ever read but I was wrong. THIS ONE IS! I am sure I will continue to be wrong in the future.
I don't know how GRRM does it but he followed up GOT with a phenomenal continuation of the story. The characters, the plot, the treachery, the drama, OH THE DRAMA! He makes you fall in love with the Starks, Tyrells, Baratheon's (some) even more, and if you prefer the villain's like myself, you will fall deeply in love with the Greyjoy's, Lannister's, Bolton's, and the Hound. Oh, the Hound has won my cold, dead, heart. So has Theon Greyjoy, my heart bleeds for his BDE.
I seriously thought GRRM was done dishing out the surprises with the ending of the first book but boy was I wrong. I was wrong in every way. The surprises just keep coming and they get better and better each time. This book has nearly left me speechless. I say nearly because I will clearly continue to rave about how amazing it is.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was absolutely breathtaking. I LOVED it. The characters were memorable and had distinct voices. The plot line of this book held my attention and was unique, and the pacing was fantastic. These books often stay with me for a long time. After finishing, I can't stop thinking about it. An absolute must read, and now a favorite of mine. Highly Recommended!
This book left me shook to my core. I am completely and utterly shooketh.
I said before that the first book in the series was the most immaculate novel I've ever read but I was wrong. THIS ONE IS! I am sure I will continue to be wrong in the future.
I don't know how GRRM does it but he followed up GOT with a phenomenal continuation of the story. The characters, the plot, the treachery, the drama, OH THE DRAMA! He makes you fall in love with the Starks, Tyrells, Baratheon's (some) even more, and if you prefer the villain's like myself, you will fall deeply in love with the Greyjoy's, Lannister's, Bolton's, and the Hound. Oh, the Hound has won my cold, dead, heart. So has Theon Greyjoy, my heart bleeds for his BDE.
I seriously thought GRRM was done dishing out the surprises with the ending of the first book but boy was I wrong. I was wrong in every way. The surprises just keep coming and they get better and better each time. This book has nearly left me speechless. I say nearly because I will clearly continue to rave about how amazing it is.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was absolutely breathtaking. I LOVED it. The characters were memorable and had distinct voices. The plot line of this book held my attention and was unique, and the pacing was fantastic. These books often stay with me for a long time. After finishing, I can't stop thinking about it. An absolute must read, and now a favorite of mine. Highly Recommended!
stuckduck's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ssjonoyoung's review against another edition
5.0
That ending is enough to give it five stars. Such an awesome book though slightly less impressive than the first I'd say. Still extremely well done and I can't wait to read on!
letters2vera's review against another edition
5.0
dolorous edd? hilarious edd more like. eddison tollett best asoiaf character methinks.
the 100 pages of tyrion-sansa-tyrion-sansa during the blackwater got a little tiring BUT idc idc…..
no work or fantasy fiction will ever beat dany’s chapter in the house of the undying. i won’t rest until i know who the three mounts and three treasons will be. i’ve been waiting since 2018. grrm’s genius is unmatched.
the 100 pages of tyrion-sansa-tyrion-sansa during the blackwater got a little tiring BUT idc idc…..
no work or fantasy fiction will ever beat dany’s chapter in the house of the undying. i won’t rest until i know who the three mounts and three treasons will be. i’ve been waiting since 2018. grrm’s genius is unmatched.
pun1sher's review against another edition
Reading an asoiaf book is the bookish equivalent of birthing a child
misshellinga's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ruaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
hazelnootpasta7's review against another edition
3.0
I just love Tyrion and his strategic thinking xD. Sansa improved in this book <3 and I think the Hound is secretly a puppy. Bye :p