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Summary: Awesome
Review: This third book finally starts to bring in the more magical aspects of the universe with subtlety and then smacks you over the head with a couple of stunning twists. The great thing is that the magic doesn't overshadow the deadly court intrigue and human wars, but mingles with it so perfectly that it seems very natural for it to be included. The Characters are so believable in their creation with a heavy dose of flaws and range of emotion. The look at the world as a whole and lands outside of the main continent are terrific giving the whole tale a mighty scope that only whets your appetite for more. The book has a complex weave of fantasy and reality, George Martin continues to write this stunning series with an amount of depth and attention to character that I can't remember seeing recently in any high fantasy series. He continues on with his brutal look at a realistic world where no man or woman is spared from the bad things in life. I HIGHLY RECOMEND The Price of Immortality by C.M. Whitlock The book has a complex weave of fantasy and reality that you that will enthrall you
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Summary: Better than tolkien
Review: Do not cheat yourself out of this experience, read all three in order it's the only way.
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Summary: breath taking
Review: This book was amzing. The best of the three so far. i have huge respect for Martin. The man has outstanding ability at manipulating his readers. For example in AGot I hated Jaime Lannister at the end of AsoS I was nearly in tears for him. Read this book you won't regret it.
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Summary: Great writing, but do not read this book!
Review: Martin will ruin your ability to read most other fantasy books. He is a very skilled writer and spins an incredibly deep tale. His world is full of political intrigue and interesting characters. The one weakness is what began as one of his strengths: His willingness to kill off even good characters. (In contrast to other writers in this genre like Jordan who's main characters seem to have a dome of invulnerability permanently around them.) It has gotten so bad you fear to attach yourself to anybody in the books emotionally because when they step forward as a likable character you know the END is near for them.
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Summary: Superbly done
Review: George R.R. Martin has created a wonderful epic with his Song and Ice series. At first I was hesitant to read it becuase I thought it would go on endlessly like some of the other series, but it will not be. He already knows the ending (I think) and has already said that it would be finished in six books. I loved this third installment - even better than the second one. The great thing about these books is that you see the motivations for all the characters. Nothing is ever black and white. A villian in one book may turn out to be a hero in the next. Also, apparently, he does not hesitate to kill off characters as long as it serves the plot. This book was wonderfully done - a master weaver of tales.
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Summary: Great Book, Enthralling series
Review: I was referred to "A Game of Thrones" (book 1 in the series) from a friend when I had expressed interest in reading further into the world of fantasy/high fantasy. Martin was recommended over Jordan's Wheel of Time series and although I have not read that series I can say that I am delighted to have been brought into the world of Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms. Martin does a wonderful job creating multi-faceted characters and chronicling their physical as well as personal progressions. The settings are a wonder to imagine; he creates a rich and diverse world which hints at Earthly locales. A Storm of Swords beautifully, yet painfully, delivers the third installment which wholly lives up to the reputaion set by the first two in the series. Although quite long, these books have been a lesson in enthrallment for me. Many simultaneous events are taking place within his series and although this can be tedious to readers as they are suddenly pulled miles away as a new chapter unfolds, it logically presents an entire working world where events turn out to have a variety of implications at different points in the story. I think I may differ in opinion to the reader who thought that Martin's series eclipses Tolkien's. I believe both have sensational merits in terms of fantasy fiction, yet lie in two quite different realms as well. I find it hard to equate the two for the purpose of comparison. Even so, I would recommend Martin's books to 1) Any person who has wetted their apetite for epic fantasy after finishing the Lord of the Rings and 2) People who want to read Medieval fiction but with a taste of fantasy, one different from Tolkien's "high fantasty."
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Summary: 3rd Book in an OUTSTANDING fantasy series
Review: I'd never read George R.R. Martin before picking up the first book in this on-going series. Now I wait with baited breath for each new book to arrive. Mr. Martin's prose is tight and engrossing, his character development outstanding, the physical and political scenery of his world detailed and believable. He evokes the environment surrounding each character with such finess you'll hardly notice until you find yourself shivering in the icy cold of the North and fanning yourself in the sweltering warmth of the riverlands in high summer. And the characters! The length of the series has allowed him to bring fantasy character development to new heights! Many of the prime characters mature and change so much by this third book that their behavior, taken out of context, is totally unlike it would have been had a given event occurred in the first book instead. This rare complexity adds tremendously to one's enjoyment of the story. But the most outstanding thing about this intricate, continent-covering series is just how well the man can write. Read any one of these books, then immediately pick up a fantasy book by any other author and try to read it - the comparison in writing ability just blows you away. Bravo, Mr. Martin! PLEASE keep up the fantastic work!
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Summary: Excellent series with some reservations...
Review: This is definitely one of the best series I've read in this genre. It's realistic in that the family that has been presented to us as the 'hero' suffers very real and extensive tragedy and as another reviewer mentioned, it kind of hits you when it happens.
I'm a little tired of the pornography though. It seems to be getting more frequent as the series goes on. I'm not offended by any of the language and, of course, rapes and normal sex are part of life especially in a 'medieval' setting. But is it necessary to give graphic depictions of a character taking a leak by using the same words you would if he were raping someone? It's a bit much. I can't wait for the next book, I hate buying one when I know it will be a year for the next one. Hopefully it won't be long.
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Summary: Lock him in a room with a typewriter
Review: I assume that if you're thinking about buying this book, you've already read the first two (if not, you want to start with "Game of Thrones"). So, I don't really need to say much other than if you liked the first two books, you will like this one, and if you didn't, you won't. Storm is as good as Game of Thrones, in my opinion. Very tightly plotted and paced, and all the unexpected twists we've come to love from Martin. The only character viewpoints I find a little less interesting is Davos and Stannis. Sansa thankfully begins to become more interesting and complex in this book. She seemed rather superficial in the early books, but she could turn out to be a very interesting character. Bran also shows promise and here he begins to discover his "special purpose" (he hates these cans!). We get to meet some interesting characters from beyond the wall and across the ocean, and there are hints that those regions in the southlands (Dorne) will be more important at some point. The main thing I don't like about Martin's books is that they highlight just how weak Robert Jordan's writing has become by comparison. It's clear that Martin has a good editor that is not afraid to tell him when something is too slow or not important. Assuming you are not put off by somewhat frequent graphic descriptions of violence and sexuality, you will not be disappointed by this. I only worry that Martin has created such high expectations that his future books will be hard-pressed to meet the gold standard he has set. Waiting for the next book is going to be pure torture. I hate hardcovers but I might have to go there for book 4 ("A Feast for Crows"...sounds bloody, yay!).
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Summary: Tolkien fan
Review: There are not many new fantasy novels out there that truly move me. But, when you read Martin and become depressed at what happens in the book (Red Wedding), that says a lot about a book. Martin truly belongs in the big leagues of fantasy novelists....And hopefully, like some other reviewers have stated, not become another rudderless Jordan, enjoying, the swells of money...
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