Shopping A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One
A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One, Readers of epic fantasy collection are: (1) patient--they are left in suspense between every extent, (2) persistent--they reread or at least review the previous e-book(s) when a new installment comes out, (3) strong--these 700-page doorstoppers are heavy, and (4) mentally agile--they follow a host of characters through a myriad of subplots. In A Game of Thrones, the primary guide of a projected six, George R.R. Martin rewards readers with a vividly real world, well-drawn personas, complicated however coherent plotting, and superbly built prose, which Locus called "well above the norms of the style." Martin's Seven Kingdoms resemble England throughout the Wars of the Roses, with the Stark and Lannister households standing in for the Yorks and Lancasters. The story of those two households and their fight to control the Iron Throne dominates the foreground; in the againground is a big, historic wall marking the northern border, beyond which barbarians, ice vampires, and direwolves threat the south as 12 monthss-long iciness develops. Abroad, a dragon princess resides among horse nomads and dreams of fiery reconquest. There is approach bloodshed, cruelty, and death, but A Game of Thrones is nevertheless compelling; it garnered a Nebula nomination and received the 1996 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. So, on to A Clash of Kings! --Nona Vero --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback model.. And at this moment get Best price. Read More
