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Summary: Great, just absolutely amazing.
Review: This book has some of the best writing I've ever seen. I really like it! If you want hardcore byzantine intrigue where any character can die, this is the book for you!
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Summary: Great story and plots.
Review: Can't add to much from previous reviews but the middle of book was a little slow but no problem. Can't wait for 3rd and 4th book for the end of the 2nd book sounded a little fishy, hehehe. Something is up. Great series. I started reading this series due to Amazon.com reviews I read.
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Summary: Good book, but I'm not happy with Microsoft Reader version
Review: I like the "Song of Fire and Ice" series - George RR Martin does a fine job of developing the characters and having something in one area affect what's going on somewhere else. I'm not a fan of his describing things like infant murder, incest and other things - but if you can ignore those tiny pieces, the books will engage you.
What I do NOT like is the Microsoft Reader e-book version of this book. When I purchased this book in this format, I expected to get an EXACT replica of the book as it is in print form. They got it 95% right - it contains the cover, the dedication, the appendix, etc. What stinks is that they include the front and back inside covers which are maps of the North and South - but they are NOT READABLE!! I was overjoyed to see they were included, so I could set a marker and bounce back and forth to the maps while reading the book - that's a great feature. BUT - the image of the map is far too small - the individual castle names cannot be read! MS Reader includes a feature that allows you to zoom in on the picture - it doesn't help! The pictures are in a such a poor resolution... I cannot fathom why they would bother to include these maps if they are too small to be read by the reader. I emailed Amazon but they did not reply to my complaint (likely since ebooks are not returnable).
Buy this book (the whole series) - you will become engrossed with each character and plot turn. It truly is difficult to put down! But, avoid this Microsoft Reader version. Since DRM-secured PDF's can currently only be read on the PC and Palm, users who want a good PPC version are out of luck.
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Summary: Martin delivers again!
Review: If you thought #1, A Game of Thrones, was good, get prepared for a Clash of Kings!In an incredible feat of storytelling, Martin has upped the standard yet again, something I thought could not be done after the monumental achievement of A Game of Thrones. The intrigue continues, more hell breaks loose, and power never seems to stay in one place for long. For those that read Martin's first book in the series, he delivers again--the plot is just as unpredictable, the characters are developed some more, and new POVs are added to the roster (Theon and Davos). For those thinking they can start from here--I wouldn't try it. There is a huge cast of characters in very intricate situations layered in shady motives, loyalties, and betrayals--starting here would be very difficult. That is not to say that this book is confusing, however; all the characters are realistic and memorable, so fans will find they know House leaders, retainers, and knights without really making an effort to learn them in the first place. A lot happens in this book, and by the end, you'll be shocked. Martin is peerless when it comes to holding an audience; more is always revealed, but newer, more urgent questions always arise. I think you will not be able to keep yourself from reading #3, A Storm of Swords, immediately afterwards! ;)
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