A Game of Thrones
Overview: Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom’s protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens.
Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; and a determined woman undertakes the most treacherous of journeys. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.
Pages: 835
Writer: George R.R. Martin
Recommendations: Angels and Demons
Review By: Jason Schulte
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“A Game of Thrones has seeped into every nook and cranny of society like a sneaky little ninja. This fantasy novel is chock full of drama, romance, combat, and intrigue – basically all the good stuff. The world it creates is so rich and complex, you could spend a lifetime exploring it.
You’ve got these noble houses playing a never-ending game of cat and mouse, all while pretending they want to work together. The story kicks off with a new king taking the throne and things seem calm on the surface, but oh boy, just wait until you see what’s brewing underneath.
Everyone’s scheming and plotting to secure their family’s spot in the pecking order. But let me tell you, it doesn’t take much for the peace to shatter and chaos to reign supreme.
I absolutely devoured every page of this book. Fair warning though, it’s not for the faint of heart – there’s violence, betrayal, and all that juicy stuff. Spoiler alert: the good guys don’t always come out on top. But hey, that’s what makes it so darn addictive. I couldn’t tear myself away and now I’m itching to dive into the next book in the series. Bring it on!”