A Song of Ice and Fire - R.R. Martin

[YamPuff]

:D Anybody read this series? Its amazing' it would make a kick-ass manga and/or anime series. Every single character is awesome--I hate a lot of characters, so this is strange for me--and my favorite of all time is Jaime. And Jon. and Sansa. And Tyrion. The list goes on. :D

They're really big books; I just finished the third and am going into 'A Feast For Crows'.

:confused: So...anyone else?:confused:

[mei-chan]

there is a comic The hedge knight that was done after a short story by Martin.
I loved these books as well, but he should get on with writing, it is way too slow. You almost have to reread the series to still get it. Too bad they didn't put a summary in A feast for crows.

[Nyanyan]

Wow, I've never read this novel, but the first thing that caught my eye was the title. I love how it sounds!

Would anyone be so kind to give a summary or intro of what this is about? I may want to get it if it's what I like.

[YamPuff]

The first book is called 'A Game of Thrones'.
Beware that in this book there is bad, bad language and some pretty graphic sex scenes. He doesn't go into detail, but it's graphic nonetheless. A thirteen year old gets married and there are later desciptions of oral sex. Luckily, these scenes play a very minor role, so you can skip them.

Here's the reviews from amazon.com:

Amazon.com
Readers of epic fantasy series are: (1) patient--they are left in suspense between each volume, (2) persistent--they reread or at least review the previous book(s) when a new installment comes out, (3) strong--these 700-page doorstoppers are heavy, and (4) mentally agile--they follow a host of characters through a myriad of subplots. In A Game of Thrones, the first book of a projected six, George R.R. Martin rewards readers with a vividly real world, well-drawn characters, complex but coherent plotting, and beautifully constructed prose, which Locus called "well above the norms of the genre."

Martin's Seven Kingdoms resemble England during the Wars of the Roses, with the Stark and Lannister families standing in for the Yorks and Lancasters. The story of these two families and their struggle to control the Iron Throne dominates the foreground; in the background is a huge, ancient wall marking the northern border, beyond which barbarians, ice vampires, and direwolves menace the south as years-long winter advances. Abroad, a dragon princess lives among horse nomads and dreams of fiery reconquest.

There is much bloodshed, cruelty, and death, but A Game of Thrones is nevertheless compelling; it garnered a Nebula nomination and won the 1996 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. So, on to A Clash of Kings! --Nona Vero

From Publishers Weekly
In a world where the approaching winter will last four decades, kings and queens, knights and renegades struggle for control of a throne. Some fight with sword and mace, others with magic and poison. Beyond the Wall to the north, meanwhile, the Others are preparing their army of the dead to march south as the warmth of summer drains from the land. After more than a decade devoted primarily to TV and screen work, Martin (The Armageddon Rag, 1983) makes a triumphant return to high fantasy with this extraordinarily rich new novel, the first of a trilogy. Although conventional in form, the book stands out from similar work by Eddings, Brooks and others by virtue of its superbly developed characters, accomplished prose and sheer bloody-mindedness. Although the romance of chivalry is central to the culture of the Seven Kingdoms, and tournaments, derring-do and handsome knights abound, these trappings merely give cover to dangerous men and women who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. When Lord Stark of Winterfell, an honest man, comes south to act as the King's chief councilor, no amount of heroism or good intentions can keep the realm under control. It is fascinating to watch Martin's characters mature and grow, particularly Stark's children, who stand at the center of the book.

[Nyanyan]

Beware that in this book there is bad, bad language and some pretty graphic sex scenes. He doesn't go into detail, but it's graphic nonetheless. A thirteen year old gets married and there are later desciptions of oral sex. Luckily, these scenes play a very minor role, so you can skip them.


Okay... and I thought it was a children's story book. --;;
Thanks for the reviews! It gave me a better idea if what it's about, and I guess I'll think twice before getting it. The language and minor sex scenes shouldn't be much of a bother. It's the storyline that I'll think twice of...

Thanks for the effort! ^_^

[MajesticKnight]

I am on the 4th book and this is an amazing series. They just recently announced they are doing a TV series of it as well.

[kite.]

Someone recommended the series to me, and I have yet to get my *** in gear and actually read the first book. I bought it for like $6 CAD a few months ago and I've only read the first little bit [by first little bit I mean almost on page 100]. I'm going to have to restart because I haven't looked at it for at least 4 months...

[mei-chan]

It looks like the new book will be published in coming october, and the title is listed as A dance with dragons, already looking forward to it.

[YamPuff]

It looks like the new book will be published in coming october, and the title is listed as A dance with dragons, already looking forward to it.
Oh, hells yes.

I can't wait. Number three so far was my absolute favorite, having brought Jaime in as a main character (Jaime = WINLOVEWINWINWINLOVE) and Jon just shone in that one. Not to mention Sansa. Number four was a let down, still very good, but nothing compared to number three. I'm just glad he has a set number of books planned out. ^^;;

Kind of a spoiler so...
I don't like the way the Jaime x Cersai thing is going. Almost the whole story had its basis in the twincest thing, and now all of a sudden they can't stand each other? What happened to the supposedly great and wonderful romantic love? Disappointed. :(

[pacman]

Sounds, interesting.

[cello_44]

Those books are so awesome, I like Sansa and Jon, I also like Ned while he lasted x.x

[Protagonist]

I love these books! My favorite is the third also. That one was...EPIC! I don't know how else to describe it. Yeah, Jaime totally rocks!

I hadn't heard about the new book coming in October. That's really soon. I can't wait! I'm going to have to go reread the series. I don't remember all that happened in the last book.

[YamPuff]

Indeed, that's what I heard. I just hope its better than the fourth...it was kind of slow, especially after the epic-ness of the third. :p

[Protagonist]

Totally. I'm never going to stop reading the series, but it would be really helpful if they continue with a better storyline than the last volume.
I heard that GRRM is going to pick back up with the characters that he 'dumped' in the last book. I'm worried though because if I have to wait for the book after this one to find out what happens to Arya, I might just go mad. Talk about a cliffhanger...