A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

A Game of Thrones

A Song of Ice and Fire #1

George R.R. Martin

694 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES--THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON Winter 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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Community Reviews Summary of 74,267 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 77%
tense 63%
mysterious 33%
emotional 32%
challenging 29%
sad 17%
funny 8%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 18% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 45% | 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: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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