A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
My [rating: 4]
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I really enjoyed this book by the end. I have to admit that it’s a little slow to start. I believe it was intended to be that way as a means to set up its rich web of characters and their relationships. I read this book without having seen any of the HBO series as I didn’t want the show to influence how I visualize the world and the characters.
It’s a long read, especially when there is a lot of character and plot development but I would recommend you stick to it. By the end you will be ready to read the next book. The chapter structure is different, which means I had no idea when I was reading the final chapter (unless you cheat and look ahead), but I really liked how it ended. If you will allow me to be trite (as well as an intentional pun), the end was “hot!”