A Clash of Kings
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A Clash of Kings

by George R. R. Martin

1998•Fantasy•761 pages

Taste attributes: fantasypoliticalwardramafresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringdeep rivalrycomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, wide-ranging fantasy novel, heavy rather than light. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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4.3 / 5

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About This Book

In this thrilling sequel to A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin has created a work of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination. A Clash of Kings transports us to a world of revelry and revenge, wizardry and warfare unlike any we have ever experienced.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

FantasyPoliticalWarDramaDeep rivalryComplex relationshipInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

Fantasy fictionFantasyFantasy - EpicFantasy - SeriesCivil warImaginary placesMagicAction & Adventure

Details

Author
George R. R. Martin
Published
1998
Pages
761
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