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A review by amir_hamza
A Storm of Swords: 1 - Steel and Snow by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I mean, it's A Storm of Swords (even if it's just the first half), need I really say much more on why it has a perfect rating?
One comment I will make specifically on this first half though is how much lore dump it has, and of course, I appreciate it, a lot. I was expecting the last released book to cover most of that but this one does the job more than well enough. I guess that's why it is so beloved. It doesn't just have blockbuster political madness but mysterious magic to go along with it too. I think I'll repeat this in my final review, but this is the most well-rounded ASOIAF entry. It has everything beloved about ASOIAF, designed, crafted and presented perfectly.
One comment I will make specifically on this first half though is how much lore dump it has, and of course, I appreciate it, a lot. I was expecting the last released book to cover most of that but this one does the job more than well enough. I guess that's why it is so beloved. It doesn't just have blockbuster political madness but mysterious magic to go along with it too. I think I'll repeat this in my final review, but this is the most well-rounded ASOIAF entry. It has everything beloved about ASOIAF, designed, crafted and presented perfectly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence