A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

1216 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES--THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENONWinter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King'...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 84%
tense 66%
emotional 41%
challenging 35%
mysterious 31%
sad 27%
funny 9%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 15% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 38% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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