A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

A Storm of Swords

A Song of Ice and Fire #3

George R.R. Martin

973 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

THE BOOK BEHIND THE THIRD SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES, AN ORIGINAL SERIES NOW ON HBO.Rarely has there been a tale as gripping, or one as likely to seize the minds and hearts of a generation, as George R. R. Martin's epic high fantasy series. In A Ga...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 84%
tense 66%
emotional 43%
challenging 34%
mysterious 32%
sad 28%
funny 9%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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