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ronanmcd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
And it's a great, if harrowing read.
Ps, presumably Daenerys will eventually feature as something more than a wanderer.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
katherine_a's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
imansb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Even though I initially read this book back in the early 2000’s I’m glad I picked up my computer again.
It’s a fantastic read, but I do feel the GRRM relies too much on SA to add drama or character development.
The larger themes of war and all its players is still thrilling.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
modernprometheus's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Might be my favourite book in the series, I might not enjoy every POV, but they are all necessary and have some value.
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and War
batmayne_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
definitely a lot slower and more about war plans and fighting
with king robert and lord ned dead, the north and south has been split between multiple kings
Daenerys fights for ships and the saftey of her clansmen against rich men and lords
theres so much to go into but if you watched the show first you wont be disappointed with extra information( so much talking!)
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
pottedplantlover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Incest, Rape, and Excrement
sapphic_shroom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
robotnik's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
clairebartholomew549's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
dummythicc's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
I found myself enjoying the first book the second time around reading it over this book. Granted, there is a HUGE amount of detail in this book. I hadn't noticed a lot of the foreshadowing in Martin's writing either, but he definitely puts a lot of thought and artistry into his world.
Whereas the first book was a carbon copy of the first series, the second book definitely takes its veering away from the show (without giving any spoilers away).
I originally gave it a 5/5, but the second read-through, I didn't enjoy it as much. The unending detail in Bran's chapters are a little overwhelming, and boring.
Graphic: Rape and Violence