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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780553573428
ISBN number: 055357342X
Label: Spectra
Manufacturer: Spectra
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 1216
Printing Date: March 04, 2003
Publishing house: Spectra
Release Date: March 04, 2003
Sale Popularity Level: 820
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Is George R.R. Martin for real? Can a fantasy epic actually get better with each new installment? Fans of the genre have glumly come to expect go-nowhere sequels from other authors, so we're entitled to pinch ourselves over Martin's tightly crafted Song of Ice and Fire series. The reports are all true: this series is the real deal, and Martin deserves his crown as the rightful king of the epic. A Game of Thrones got things off to a rock-solid start, A Clash of Kings only exceeded expectations, but it's the Storm of Swords hat trick that cements Martin's rep as the most praiseworthy fantasy author to come along since that other R.R.
Like the very first two books, A Storm of Swords could coast on the fundamentals: deftly detailed characters, convincing voices and dialogue, a robust back-story, and a satisfyingly unpredictable plot. But it's Martin's consistently bold choices that set the series apart. Every character is fair game for the headman's axe (sometimes literally), and not only do the good guys regularly lose out to the bad guys, you're never exactly sure who you should be cheering for in the very first place.
Storm is full of admirable intricacies. Events that you thought Martin was setting up solidly for the very first two books are exposed as complex feints; the field quickly narrows after the Battle of the Blackwater and once again, anything goes. Robb tries desperately to hold the North together, Jon returns from the wildling lands with a torn heart, Bran continues his quest for the three-eyed crow beyond the Wall, Catelyn struggles to save her fragile family, Arya becomes ever more wolflike in her wanderings, Daenerys comes into her own, and Joffrey's cruel rule from King's Landing continues, making even his fellow Lannisters uneasy. Martin tests all the major characters in A Storm of Swords: some fail the trial, while others--like Martin himself--seem to only get stronger. --Paul Hughes
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Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin’s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.
A Storm of Swords
Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King’s Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world....
But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others--a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords. . .
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Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken.
Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne.
Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world....
But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others -- a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable.
As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords...
'A riveting continuation of a series whose brilliance continues to dazzle.'
THE PATRIOT NEWS
'I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.'
ROBERT JORDAN
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I guess my taste in fantasy is not similar to those who review the books on Amazons site.
I was stunned to read all the reviews of how great this book series was and then to read them. There were many plots. Unfortunately most of the plots ended up going no where. When you get to the end of the book you kind of go huh? Some plots had detail that made you wonder if you were in an R-Rated type book. I guess the idea was to not leave anything to your imagination but just describe really gross and disgusting scenes.
There were a few sections which gave you hope that the story was going to take off as the reviews indicated, but it never happened. In the end you were left wondering if there was another book coming since most of the plots didn't come to a conclusion, they were just kind of left hanging. As I got closer to the end with few pages left I was wondering how is he going to wrap everything up. Well the laugh was on me, he simply didn't wrap them up and the one he did, didn't make sense if you've read any good fantasy.
I couldn't recommend this series of books to anyone!
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...Are you ready for this? A Song of Ice and Fire Books are not only as good, they're...BET-TER THAN the Lord of the Rings. Is that the bomb that will bring us together? Probably not.
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The very first thing I noticed about the very first quarter of this book is that it wasn't quite as chronically addictive. I found it less painful to put down, and more predictable than its predecessors. Then it got better, then it went Scorcese...I got emotionally involved, and bummed out for an hour. And then it hit me again, I was hooked and had to read the rest...good save.
But you know what, Martin either needs an editor or should send his current one to the Black. There were several forgiveable errors, but the one that says "Maybe I need to do a little more than just run a spellcheck" all over it is on p. 495 "...to rape their windows." And this was translated into how many languages? I wonder how that turned out. Raping windows...hmmm. I think some of Martin's TV-writing experience is reflected in these books as well. Is it me, or does each of these chapters/viewpoints typically end as if it were anticipating a commercial break?
Too bad Martin didn't stick with his original intent of a trilogy, because the story is going all over the place , and doesn't seem to have the same solid direction that A Game of Thrones was going. Nevertheless, the majority of the characters retain a high level of interest. It's still worth reading if you read and enjoyed the previous two.
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What do I mean by mainstream? I suppose you could also define it "literary fantasy." What drives all of George R.R. Martin's magnificent segments in his epic are the characters and how they develop across this colorful tapestry of war, greed, lust -- all the standard themes of truly great literature. He handles it oh-so-well and without a doubt Books 1-3 of A Song of Ice and Fire are among my favorites, at least the equal of The Lord of the Rings (Tolkien) and my new favorite Derek Armstrong's Song of Montségur trilogy (although so far I've only read/reviewed the very first book The Last Troubdour.)The Last of the Troubadours, Carl Michael Bellman (1740-1795), although I'm about to order book 2, The Last Quest.The Last Quest: Song of Montsegur A fantastic journey, and I would recommend this to anyone over the age of 14 (after all it is a lusty, violent tale). This is one book you almost want to read on your Kindle or E-Ink reader simply due to the sheer weight of paper, even in the mass paperback, but I'd take it anyway I can get it. Just for the record, the very first book in the series (separately reviewed) is actually my top favorite in this series. A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
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George R. R. Martin has outdone himself in this, the third tome in his wickedly-entertaining "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy series. Yes, the series started off at a ploddingly slow pace with "A Game of Thrones", but the second book, "A Clash of Kings" picked up the pace and the plot got better. This third book improves on the previous two, on just about every aspect. The pacing is faster, the plot is "tighter", and the story is finally moving forward.
The land of Westeros is still in chaos and turmoil. The smallfolk continue to suffer as the Great Lords play their "game of thrones". Meanwhile, against this epic backdrop of war and political maneuverings, characters both great and small gradually reveal their own desires and motivations. Through many twists and turns, the plot will delight you, surprise you, shock you, and might even anger you. Old values, beliefs, alliances, and friendships will be shattered. New alliances are built. The old Gods now give way to the powerful flame god from overseas.
Jon Snow returns to Castle Black, with a wildling woman he has taken under the sheets. Meanwhile, his trusty side-kick, the self-described craven, Samwell Tarly has taken it upon himself to rescue a wildling woman from a band of rebel crows. The Young Wolf, having made a very foolish mistake attempts to right his wrong and repair a broken, and vital, alliance. The Kingslayer, under the escort of Brienne the Beauty, slowly reveals himself through a series of conversations with the maiden from Tarth. Tyrion, ever-clever, slowly tries to regain his political power within King's Landing, and gains himself a new paramour in the process.
Daenerys Stormborn, the last of the Targaryens, continue to gather followers, admirers, soldiers, and enemies. As her power grows, so do the list of those who would stop her. Stannis, the King in the Narrow Sea, has been broken, with no one to turn to but the priestess and sorceress, Melisandre.
Many, both high and low, will fall. And the dead will rise again. Winter is coming. The long night is coming. Old heroes will die and new ones will rise to take their place to face the new evil that is about to unleash itself unto the world. And your friend and reviewer, the ever-humble Citan, can only look forward to the subsequent installments in the series with great hope and excitement.
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