George R. R. Martin's a Game of Thrones

from mlyons1

Whatever you do, do not, I repeat, DO NOT get attached to any of the characters, no matter which book you're reading. You will only get hurt in the end. If you loved LOTR, then you'll love GoT, I guarantee it!

from SENSpence

Intrigue within intrigueIt is rare that an author can surprise me with a plot twist anymore. Martin leaves so many threads to tug that you can never be sure how it will all unravel. I love the characters; they feel like old friends whom I can go back to time and again. He really is the American T...

from Calabrom2

LOVED Game of Thrones. Characters were very complex all of their hidden stories and traits affected the relationships between the characters.

from Carmenere

Comments on A Game of Thrones #1: Wow! Just Wow!! Martin has written an incredible start to his Song of Ice and Fire series. This huge tome has everything it it and I'd venture to say that most people will find something within its front and back covers which captures their attention and imaginat...

from Jenn.S

You fall in love with the characters, visualize the lands, and root for the underdogs but never really know what's going to happen in the next chapter. Well done telling from each characters point of view that gives you so much without any of those long dry descriptive chapters.