Review: A Clash of Kings

A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



It's official, I'm hooked. Even though I am continually confused on who the minor characters are, I am in love with the story line and the continual struggle these characters must face. Jon Snow's journey is intriguing with the wildlings and the white walkers. Araya's hidden identity and her lack of conformity to societal norms is refreshing. Sansa bores me, but how people are using her is fascinating. Tyrion is by far my favorite character. His quick wit and silver tongue make this book. Most of the time I find myself waiting to get back to a particular character's storyline only to start wondering about what perils await another character driving me to read more. A definite page turner.



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A Clash of Kings - Status Update & Quotey Quotes

Currently, I am on page 302 of 1009.

There has been some witty banter between Theon Greyjoy and his sister. I was completely surprised to find myself thinking that their repartee had a Shakespearean like quality to it. (So I must be liking this series now.)

I find myself looking ahead to see if the next chapter is going to be about either Arya or Daenerys. I'm tempted to skip ahead and just read their stories, but then I would miss Tyrion and Jon. It would never do. Their stories must be read in the order the creator willed it.

I wanted to share with you a few quotes from this book which I have found either profound or extremely entertaining.

“Those are brave men... lets go kill them”- Tyrion Lannister

“He who hurries through life hurries to his grave.”

“I am loyal to my beloved Joffrey. (Sansa)
No doubt. As loyal as a deer surrounded by wolves. (Tyrion)
Lions, she whispered without thinking.”

“Crowns do queer things to the heads beneath them."

“No man should live longer than his teeth.”

'"Tell me that none of this troubles you, Jon...and I'll name you a liar, and know I have the truth of it."
Jon drew himself up, taut as a bowstring. "And if it did trouble me, what might I do, bastard as I am?"
"What will you do?" Mormont asked. "Bastard as you are?"
"Be troubled", said Jon, "and keep my vows."'
(This is my favorite so far.)

A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin I'm giving this series another chance. It seemed in the last book that towards the end the flowery wording was kept at bay and events began to unfold at a more acceptable rate. So here's hoping this is worth my time. View all my reviews

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin My rating: 2 of 5 stars I'm still digesting this book. Cannot decide if it was worth the read. The story became more intriguing as it went on (and I do mean it went on and on and on...). I became slightly more engrossed in each characters' life. Was the author trying to see just how many characters he could cram into one story? All the names where extremely confusing and caused the characters to blur on clarity. View all my reviews

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