A Game of Thrones
by George R. R. Martin
Taste attributes: fantasypoliticalwardramamonster/alien/supernaturalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringdeep rivalrycomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, wide-ranging fantasy novel, dark rather than wholesome. 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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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
A Game of Thrones is the inaugural novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, an epic series of fantasy novels crafted by the American author George R. R. Martin. Published on August 1, 1996, this novel introduces readers to the richly detailed world of Westeros and Essos, where political intrigue, power struggles, and magical elements intertwine.
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- George R. R. Martin
- Published
- 1996
- Pages
- 801
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