A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

A Clash of Kings

A Song of Ice and Fire #2

George R.R. Martin

913 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

From the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding lands of Winterfell, chaos reigns as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms stake their claims through tempest, turmoil and war.As a prophecy of doom cuts across the sky - a co...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 81%
tense 63%
challenging 32%
emotional 31%
mysterious 28%
sad 18%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 40% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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