laurenjpegler's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5 stars
I enjoyed this one a lot more than the first book, I must admit. There’s a lot more action, and you can definitely see where some of the plotline start to come together. Although at times I’m a little sceptical about George RR Martin’s writing, with the references to paedophilia and incest, I can’t argue with the fact that he is a great fantasy writer.
I’m a little sad that there wasn’t any chapters from Robb’s point of view, but I’m assuming the third book will make up for this (and we all know what happens to Robb
I enjoyed this one a lot more than the first book, I must admit. There’s a lot more action, and you can definitely see where some of the plotline start to come together. Although at times I’m a little sceptical about George RR Martin’s writing, with the references to paedophilia and incest, I can’t argue with the fact that he is a great fantasy writer.
I’m a little sad that there wasn’t any chapters from Robb’s point of view, but I’m assuming the third book will make up for this (and we all know what happens to Robb
thiswomanswork1's review against another edition
5.0
Arya is my hero!
I enjoyed this book more than the first one. Full of action and surprises. Jon and Sansa frustrate me, Cersei and Joffrey are wicked and Arya is a warrior.
I enjoyed this book more than the first one. Full of action and surprises. Jon and Sansa frustrate me, Cersei and Joffrey are wicked and Arya is a warrior.
dennisebro's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
markbucknell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
msib129's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Misogyny, Violence, Rape, and War
daphne_k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.75
sr4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
neolimekimi's review against another edition
5.0
Feels like a bridge between got and whats to come, but still, five fucking stars. Especially for Tyrion, the superstar he is.
julyan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
holdenn93's review against another edition
5.0
Improves on the complexities of the first book. There is so much going on yet Martin expertly handles the ins and outs of the conflicts happening across westeros with venomous precision and detail. Most of the characters continue to be despicable and downright horrific human beings and you're only options to morally root for are the Stark children. (I used to like Tyrion but he was a bit of a creep in this book). I'm looking forward to the next book.