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a_blades's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
wow. what the fuck. everyone’s dead and there was a plot twist every two pages, unreal
mphoebeg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
stuffhanreads's review
5.0
❝If you keep all your treasures in one purse, you only make it easier for those who would rob you.❞
This book wow. It was better than the first part for sure, it was all I hoped it would be and more. From the length, 624 pages (a good length), to the story! I loved it all. Especially the downfall of Joffery, I couldn’t stand his character, the way he treated Sansa was abhorrent, the way he treated his Uncle was shameful and even the way he treated his Grandfather. Cersei certainly had no control over him. We even learnt that Joffery’s cruelty started young, when he murdered a cat and opened her up to see her unborn kittens. Disgusting.
I also loved Daenerys’ chapters, while in previous books I wasn’t too attached to them and preferred the ones of say, Jon or Catelyn. I really couldn’t get enough of Daenerys. She’s truly started coming into her own as a woman and as a Queen. Conquering Meereen! What an achievement for someone so young. I felt heartily sorry for her when she found out about Jorah’s betrayal.
I found Sansa’s chapters to also be exciting, a lot better than previously. With her being taken away to the Eyrie, the interest peaked, especially with all the drama and her wedding to Tyrion back in Kings Landing. The poor girl, believing all her family to be dead, even her sister Arya. Who we know as the readers to be perfectly alive.
Overall, the tension, the drama, the wars, this book had it all and more. It was full of action, deaths and everything you could want from an author like George R.R. Martin.
This book wow. It was better than the first part for sure, it was all I hoped it would be and more. From the length, 624 pages (a good length), to the story! I loved it all. Especially the downfall of Joffery, I couldn’t stand his character, the way he treated Sansa was abhorrent, the way he treated his Uncle was shameful and even the way he treated his Grandfather. Cersei certainly had no control over him. We even learnt that Joffery’s cruelty started young, when he murdered a cat and opened her up to see her unborn kittens. Disgusting.
I also loved Daenerys’ chapters, while in previous books I wasn’t too attached to them and preferred the ones of say, Jon or Catelyn. I really couldn’t get enough of Daenerys. She’s truly started coming into her own as a woman and as a Queen. Conquering Meereen! What an achievement for someone so young. I felt heartily sorry for her when she found out about Jorah’s betrayal.
I found Sansa’s chapters to also be exciting, a lot better than previously. With her being taken away to the Eyrie, the interest peaked, especially with all the drama and her wedding to Tyrion back in Kings Landing. The poor girl, believing all her family to be dead, even her sister Arya. Who we know as the readers to be perfectly alive.
Overall, the tension, the drama, the wars, this book had it all and more. It was full of action, deaths and everything you could want from an author like George R.R. Martin.
sageofthewoods's review
adventurous
dark
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
4.75
winterrainreads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cecile_dte08's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
coffeeandbooked's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book a little more than A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow, I enjoyed the political plot more in this book than in the others, I felt like there were more action and more point to the plottings. I hope that makes sense. I haven't watched all the series of the show but I do know what characters die throughout. I was still shocked in this story of how certain character's met their deaths and thought it was done really well.
I do like George R.R. Martin's writing, even though it is very descriptive and can be slow. It does keep me in the story.
The action and plot of this book made it feel like I was getting through it a lot quicker than I did in the previous book. I do like the character growth in characters, especially Jaimie and Tyrion Lannister.
I can't wait to carry on with the series to see how the rest of the story plays out compared to the series.
I do like George R.R. Martin's writing, even though it is very descriptive and can be slow. It does keep me in the story.
The action and plot of this book made it feel like I was getting through it a lot quicker than I did in the previous book. I do like the character growth in characters, especially Jaimie and Tyrion Lannister.
I can't wait to carry on with the series to see how the rest of the story plays out compared to the series.
jessicaeliz's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing
A little slow in parts but I expected that with a book this size.
Lysa is a crazy bitch
The ending though
A little slow in parts but I expected that with a book this size.
Lysa is a crazy bitch
The ending though