mitts's review against another edition
4.0
[4.2]
"Only a fool humbles himself when the world is so full of men eager to do that job for him"
"Only a fool humbles himself when the world is so full of men eager to do that job for him"
neenor's review
5.0
The further into the series I progress, the more I fall for both Martin's writing and the land of Westeros. Damn is this series addictive! I'm always hesitant when I approach the books because at first glance, they seem huge! However, as soon as you get into the story, the pages just fly by and you're soon wishing there were more! I need to get the next instalment asap.
emhildeb's review
2.0
It was more difficult for me to follow this book because the TV show somewhat diverges in this book. All criticisms for the first book apply here, and I predict for the following ones as well.
biteintobooks's review against another edition
5.0
I'm such a big Game of Thrones fan! I LOOOOVEEEE the series and after reading the first book, I couldn't wait to read the second one.
These are slow books, because the writing style is very detailed. I have to give myself a little pep talk before reading these books. Once I'm into these books, I'll rush through! The first book was even more detailed, you get to know the houses, the characters and the world. This second book contains more action.
A longer review can be found at Bite Into books
If you like Fantasy, adult books and are not scared of a lot of pages, you should pick up this book. I wouldn't call it slow, I would call it describing, which is exactly what this book needs. I did read this book in my native language (Dutch), because I think I wouldn't be able to follow in English. I hope to read the third book before the end of this year. Can't wait for more action, deaths, plotting and romance.
These are slow books, because the writing style is very detailed. I have to give myself a little pep talk before reading these books. Once I'm into these books, I'll rush through! The first book was even more detailed, you get to know the houses, the characters and the world. This second book contains more action.
A longer review can be found at Bite Into books
If you like Fantasy, adult books and are not scared of a lot of pages, you should pick up this book. I wouldn't call it slow, I would call it describing, which is exactly what this book needs. I did read this book in my native language (Dutch), because I think I wouldn't be able to follow in English. I hope to read the third book before the end of this year. Can't wait for more action, deaths, plotting and romance.
taragreco's review
5.0
Managed to surprise even when I knew what was coming. A great book that made me fall in love with the characters even more!
chloeprowse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Rape
catethereader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0