A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin, George R.R. Martin

A Clash of Kings

A Song of Ice and Fire #2

George R.R. Martin, George R.R. Martin

741 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

The Iron Throne once united the Sunset Lands, but King Robert is dead, his widow is a traitor to his memory, and his surviving brothers are set on a path of war amongst themselves. At King′s Landing, the head of Lord Eddard Stark rots on a spike f...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 80%
tense 65%
emotional 34%
challenging 32%
mysterious 29%
sad 18%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 18% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 41% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

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