skogsnymf's review against another edition
4.0
The first book didn't really hold any big surprises after seeing the TV-show. But I sure enjoyed going back to the beginning and there's always something magical about taking part of the actual books. I couldn't stop reading, though I realize that many readers might find the swapping between narratives a bit challenging. There are a lot of characters and places to take in, so it's definetly an advantage to have seen the show beforehand.
What I don't understand is that some people are rating this book at the lowest possible - it's an incredibly well-written series and the plot is amazing. I can't imagine the effort it must have taken to create something like this. Sure, you don't have to love it, but still.. it deserves a lot more, in my personal opinion.
~Spoiler ~
The clues about Jon's heritage and Daenerys and their presumed relation is probably what made me the most intrigued, since there are so many recurrent subtle details in the story. I don't remember Dany seeing figures of a wolf and a man in the fire during the TV-show? It's been a long time since I watched the first season though.
What I don't understand is that some people are rating this book at the lowest possible - it's an incredibly well-written series and the plot is amazing. I can't imagine the effort it must have taken to create something like this. Sure, you don't have to love it, but still.. it deserves a lot more, in my personal opinion.
~Spoiler ~
The clues about Jon's heritage and Daenerys and their presumed relation is probably what made me the most intrigued, since there are so many recurrent subtle details in the story. I don't remember Dany seeing figures of a wolf and a man in the fire during the TV-show? It's been a long time since I watched the first season though.
bolladyls's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
frauwassersuppe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
misshellinga'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jsmith3's review against another edition
5.0
I can't give a proper review, because no words I could write could do this book justice.
davidseverns's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Yessss. Yes yes.
audrey2909's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
illegalarson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jacobstraub's review against another edition
4.0
Almost exactly like the first season. Still very good.
riaz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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