tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post2422777237300883231..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. MartinNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-4717815915238836742011-12-30T11:10:21.895-05:002011-12-30T11:10:21.895-05:00Ceska - You are absolutely right, it is quite the ...<b>Ceska</b> - You are absolutely right, it is quite the majestic book! And I also agree his writing is clear and understandable; for me, while it didn't rank up there after reading A Game of Thrones, it is still a phenomenal creation and fits perfectly in the installments. I love George R.R. Martin's stories and writing, so I'm about to start book 3!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-18398575074638600832011-12-27T01:21:16.738-05:002011-12-27T01:21:16.738-05:00"Clash" is complicated, intense and abso..."Clash" is complicated, intense and absolutely epic. It sprawls majestically over a widely varied physical and literary landscape. The politics within the plot, focused on four Kings battling over a land that's used to having only one, are intricate, but not difficult to follow. Martin's writing is clear, his dialogue is smooth and the interplay between characters is enjoyable and completely in sync with the overall tone and 'place' of the story. The book is very serious and heavy - at about 1,000 pages, the book is actually heavy, but I love the weightiness, with corresponding depth, of the story.Ceskahttp://pullinstrips.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-37360305663896111512011-11-25T00:43:04.495-05:002011-11-25T00:43:04.495-05:00This is definitely a series I will read.This is definitely a series I will read.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-48598575201489313382011-11-22T09:53:25.954-05:002011-11-22T09:53:25.954-05:00I am really hoping that I love these books as much...I am really hoping that I love these books as much as everyone else did, and my husband assures me that I will. If you haven't ever read anything by Guy Gavriel Kay, I would say that after reading these, he is a must read. It's historical fantasy, and he does some amazing things in his books. I would recommend The Lions of Al-Rassan. This was a very thoughtful review today, Natalie. I enjoyed reading it!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-81512890812076364552011-11-21T21:16:54.397-05:002011-11-21T21:16:54.397-05:00One of the most anticipated series next year! I re...One of the most anticipated series next year! I really like how the way he present the story and his thinking is superb.book and coffee loverhttp://vancouveronlinedeals.com/10-for-books-and-coffee-or-tea-from-characters-fine-books-and-coffee-bar-save-50-817/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-61941731084659841002011-11-21T19:14:46.841-05:002011-11-21T19:14:46.841-05:00I too didn't love the second as much as the fi...I too didn't love the second as much as the first but it was still a great read. I love the Tyrion chapters. This review (and last night's preview of the 2nd season) reminds me that I have to get reading the 3rd book because it will take me forever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-87682748558734584862011-11-21T16:12:21.468-05:002011-11-21T16:12:21.468-05:00There were moments when I felt it drag slightly (o...There were moments when I felt it drag slightly (only very slightly) but Martin keeps everything moving so fast that I didn't really notice it until I finished. That's really my only criticism though. He's an amazing writer of an amazing series.Amyhttp://www.justbookreading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-3172338139476355562011-11-21T14:03:35.532-05:002011-11-21T14:03:35.532-05:00Maybe it's a bit of a sophomore slump. My son...Maybe it's a bit of a sophomore slump. My son loves this series, but I'm pretty sure it's not for me.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-8249315220763403392011-11-21T13:32:25.008-05:002011-11-21T13:32:25.008-05:00Great review! I am actually like half way through,...Great review! I am actually like half way through, and it's blowing my mind.Kwame (Adventures of 2.0)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09387016410465669676noreply@blogger.com