fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

801 pages | first published 1996

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The first volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne ...
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Summary of 72066 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 77%
tense 63%
mysterious 34%
emotional 32%
challenging 29%
sad 17%
funny 7%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 19% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 44% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.33

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