A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)

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Summary: Riveting, a big time page turner!
Review: What a great choice it was to expand my fantasy reading beyond Robert Jordan! This book was fantastic! Every chapter, centering around one particular character in the sprawling world Jordan has created, leaves you dying to get back to him or her and see what will happen next. This book pulls no punches and avoids the chaste world of Jordan by addressing the darker side of war and sexual treachery. All of this packed in an amazing fantasy tale and you have a true winner!

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Summary: Now this is what I call epic fantasy!
Review: Don't listen too that woman who wrote about Mr. Martin's lack of love for women. Theres loads of strong, awesome women characters in these books. And men are getting a raw deal just as much as the women. This is why I came back to fantasy. A must read for awesome character development and high adventure!

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Summary: Amazing Book
Review: This is the best novel I've ever read. He shocks you on every page. It's exciting and I loved it. He introduces the characters and describes each one with great detail. It's like you know them. The only problem with the book is that he takes to long to write them. I'm already wainting on the third book.

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Summary: GREAT
Review: Great writing,great plot,and great characters makes a great book

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Summary: sexist flop
Review: It was suggested that I would like this book because I like Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. However, those suggesting that forget that the reason so many women like Jordan's books is because of their strong, independent, and respected women. This novel treats its women in any way but that. How many times do breasts, "teats", sadism of women, and helplessness/insignificance of women need to be talked about in just the first few chapters? Men will probably like this book but I suggest women save their money.

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Summary: Obviously a hit
Review: Steeped in political intrigue and civil war, Martin transports the reader to a world that is devoid of traditional magic, but rather filled with the magic of human emotion and fraility. Only complaints are lack of details during battles and too many one dimensional characters. Martin's willingness to kill off characters could open interesting possiblities for other characters in future volumes. Do not hesitate to pick this series up, you will not be disappointed.

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Summary: One of the best written novels I have ever read!
Review: This book is the most sophisticated and well written book I have ever read, George Martin has become one of my top authors, his intrigue and politics are great, the characters either lovable or darn right hateful, and some you cant decide about. I would suggest this book to all avid readers.

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Summary: As fantasy-science fiction books go, this is breath-taking!
Review: I bought this book just on the spur of the moment, and looking back, that has to be one of the best decisions I've made. Martin is fast-paced and he creates characters you know better than you know yourself. The sheer number of main characters may throw you off at first, but, you will adjust quickly. If you are interested in espionage, politics, and all things shady and under-handed along with strong characters you can relate to, this book will be exactly what you're looking for.

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Summary: I wish I could review this better.
Review: Mr. Martin has created a fabulous setting rich in description and detail. Those who indicate that his world is realistic are all too truthful. There are elements of society and passion which can be cleverly expressed without the full breadth of their evil being obvious. Murder your king if you like, sleep with your sister too, but save me the atomic level of detail. Mr. Martin, you are a fine writer, and it is sad that you foul the otherwise crystal waters of this novel with your crude and tasteless fantasies.

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Summary: Fantastic. Made me want to hurry up and by the sequel.
Review: This is probably the best book I ever read. Each page made me want to read more. George Martin is a fabulous writer. I was literally on the each of my seat, wanting to know what was going to happen next.