sirquinston's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
gesch's review
5.0
I enjoyed this book more than the first volume in the series. Each character really start to flesh out and each of their stories start to become interesting. I am glad some characters really had their time to shine. The events which occur throughout the book really change what is going on, for better or for worse. I'd write some more, but I don't wish to spoil any twists in the story.
I'll probably start "A Sea of Swords" right away.
I'll probably start "A Sea of Swords" right away.
bear_calderon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mayeisla's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
effinalice's review against another edition
4.0
A Clash of Kings is the second book to A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin.
The main story involves the claims and subsequent battles of multiple kings in Westeros as they seek the Iron Throne.
GRRM does a wonderful job expanding on the elements he laid out for us in book one. We have an expansion of POVS, deeper world building, shifting of alliances, engaging politics, war, compelling morally gray characters and so much more.
The pacing is generally slow, maybe even slower than A Game of Thrones but I thought it was just right for what was covered.
Can't wait to continue in the series.
jasbah's review against another edition
4.0
Complicated and convoluted but still brilliant. Pretty freaking depressing though, and so far left to go.
techimontiel7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
5.0