I have really enjoyed challenging myself to read more this year, and there have been lots of books that have resonated. At the top of that list was the
Song of Fire and Ice series by George RR Martin, otherwise known as
Game of Thrones.
I have read the five installments currently available over the last couple of months, and thoroughly enjoyed each one. The books are long and complex - hundreds of characters, incredible detail, and tangled plots full of history, mythology, action, and adventure. I love when an author so successfully creates an entirely different world, and I was completely absorbed in Westeros and families which populate it. I just love these books, and I already know they will be some I return to again in the future. In spite of how long each book is, they are page-turners that I read quickly. The story is told from multiple perspectives, so you always are given a different angle of what is happening. As soon as you think you have someone pegged a villain or a hero, they go in a differnet direction that keeps you guessing. Anytime someone has asked for a book recommendation, this series is the first that comes to mind. I am only disappointed that I didn't pick it up sooner!
I can't wait for the next book to come out, although it's going to be a couple of years and I already feel impatient!
weverb12
I read these over the summer. I did love the stories, but I will admit there were some parts that felt like they'd just drag on forever! Also, there are some character stories I'd just skip altogether. I also found that while I don't mind Daenerys' character in the show, I can't STAND her in the books, funny.
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