A Song of Ice and Fire

by George RR Martin
A Song of Ice and Fire cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 588
  • Added: 2025-09-18
  • Updated: 2025-09-18
  • Reviews: 2
Reviews
Dominic Merrick Blog · 2020-08-21
brilliant 4.50

The series is praised for its masterful character development, setting, atmosphere, and high stakes. The reviewer is highly enthusiastic about the work.

The reviewer is absolutely captivated by A Song of Ice and Fire, calling it a masterclass in character, setting, atmosphere, and stakes. They gush about the depth and complexity of the world-building and the emotional investment the story elicits. This is not just a fantasy series; it's a monumental achievement in storytelling that keeps the reader thoroughly engaged.

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    I love A Song of Ice and Fire, so this review is mainly gushing.

    It's a masterclass of character, setting, atmosphere and stakes.

    The depth and complexity of the world-building is unparalleled.

Quora · Professional Editor · 2018-08-25
mixed 3.50

While the first book is well-paced, subsequent books can feel slow, particularly A Clash of Kings. The reviewer notes pacing issues but acknowledges the series' strengths.

The reviewer, a professional editor, points out that A Game of Thrones is well-paced and engaging, but finds A Clash of Kings to be a slog until the very end. Despite these pacing issues, they recognize the series' overall strengths and the impact it has had on the fantasy genre. The review suggests that while not every book is perfect, the series as a whole is a significant achievement.

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    A Game of Thrones is pretty well paced but A Clash of Kings is an absolute slog until the last 10th.

    George's writing's weakest element is the pacing in some of the books.

    The series has set the benchmark for modern fantasy.

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