A Game of Thrones

Stigmasha recommended this 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Great book!

nersta recommended this 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Great read!

yanivmakover recommended this 3 months, 2 weeks ago

great books

indiatorres recommended this 5 months ago

Série incrivel!

kburrell recommended this 6 months ago

Fun story to read

beatlefan recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago

A very long but good read. Very detailed and imaginative.

765572 recommended this 8 months ago

It is nice

rconmiller recommended this 10 months, 1 week ago

story

profero recommended this 11 months ago

An epic fantasy with politics, sex, magic, battles and much more!

nanatotres recommended this 1 year, 2 months ago

grabbed me and wouldn't let go. If you enjoy fantasy, twist, turns, surprises, characters that make you laugh and make you cry........just start the series, you won't be sorry. (until you get to the end and have no idea when all those characters are going to come back to life!!!!). can't wait til the next book is written.

scotglasgow recommended this 1 year, 3 months ago

First book of the greatest fantasy epic of all time

bournetorun recommended this 1 year, 4 months ago

Incredible story, great characters.

papergun recommended this 1 year, 4 months ago

Excelent books, perfect pots

jimhellas recommended this 1 year, 4 months ago

Halfway through the second book of the series. Great story :)

thecowtrain recommended this 1 year, 5 months ago

Fantastic book

tibitayo recommended this 1 year, 5 months ago

I've been an avid fantasy reader throughout my life, and after reading the first four of the Game of Thrones series I would conclude that Martin has created an epic saga comparable to that of Tolken. The way he seamlessly weaves together complex story-lines of dynamic characters will have you glued to your seat start to finish.

samlundin recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Great book

abbyconnolly recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

I have always loved fantasy adventure novels and these did not disappoint. I couldn't put these books down, don't be daunted by their length, I never wanted them to end.

medmondson recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Fantastic books. I'm in the middle of book 3 right now.

gbryce recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Great book end to end. had to run out and buy the next book straight away!

godot recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Great book. Author understands that risk to all characters equals more suspense (you never think "well, so and so HAS to make it)

kristinenichole recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

It's a great book

sanzpaige recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Fast paced and intriguing, this book will keep you interested with its many characters and varying plot-lines.

xjapan recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Epic medieval tale!

bmschech recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

This is the first volume of one of the finest fantasy series I've ever read. You'll probably devour it and rush to read the rest. The quality begins to flag toward the last couple of volumes, but by then you'll be so hooked on the world, the stories and the characters (many characters) that you won't want to quit. In fact, you'll probably be among the frustrated horde exhorting Martin to finish.

tassiloseloverstephan recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

good characters

jessicaogulnik recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

great story! neverending

evan-siegel recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

An incredible start to an incredible series. Well written, amazing story, outstanding book.

ericatwiley recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

It's not Shakespeare, but nothing written in the last 200 years is closer.

choupert recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Hunch gave it to me and now I am addicted. Don't start reading unless you're willing to invest hundreds of hours of your life and 50 bucks on paper back books

lutzauto recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Because it's amazing

buckybuckmaster recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

The first book is a slow start, but it is definitely worth it as it establishes characters, political tensions and setting to make the rest of the series amazing

kostis recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Although I have read countless fantasy novels, George Martin's books are among the top 10. His books are a weird blend of history and fantasy (although with a somewhat complex story).

lordvandamm recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

A very interesting and intriguing story, however rather long and unfinished at the moment.

proepers recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Great series, a very addicting read

lugburz recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

George RR Martin has wed the politics of Dune, with the breadth and depth of Tolkien, and a heavy serving of medieval psuedo-history. Easily one of the most addictive fantasy titles I have ever read.

christopherherbert recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Best fantasy book ever. Riveting.

chickletsrfun recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Fantastic book. You read one and you'll want to read them all.

eanjmom recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Excellent book. Great TV series.

joebeiter recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Great series. Deep in detail, multi threaded plots, a world to explore.

brirob recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Saw the show, started reading the books, just as good.

drifter73greg recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Excellent, complex and multi-layered story.

gonzofish recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

the start to the epic series that is one of Time magazine's top 5 fantasy and sci-fi novels of all time. game of Thrones shows George RR Martin's ability to create diverse and unpredictable characters. a must read!

kirascurro recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

of course this blew everyone out of the water this year, but i found the books slow reading. the most important story for me was dany and the dragons, but martin spends a lot less time with her. fortunately the series was all i could have hoped for and she gets equal story time. i hope it continues that way...

Montsecor recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Amazing book... Can't read without feeling I'm right there!

bananaz recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

All I will say is do not get too attached to the characters. All of the books in the series are an excellent read. Get ready for a long ride.

maggieyg recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

Interesting characters in an alternate reality that has a nice balance of difference and familiarity. This series (the fifth just came out) is more like a soap opera than a novel - it moves very slowly as it follows many many characters (in detail - what they ate, what they wore, who they killed.) If you're OK with that, enjoy! If you need a resolution in the books you read, these are not for you.

awebg recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

I normally am not so into fantasy, but this addictive series provides days and days of escapism without ever getting boring. Each book is thousands of pages long, and there are 5 books! Memorable characters, unexpected plot twists, and moments of hilarity. Set in a medieval world with just the right amount of magic.

david-stott recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

Can't decide which I like more, the book or the series. Usually this is a no-brainer.

boyata recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

This is a great fantasy series. Wish the last books were published though! The story ends in a very awkward place and seems to lose focus in the last few books.

josealex recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

Didn't get the chance to read the books. But the series on HBO is indescribably awesome! Am just dying to see what happens on the next season.

mynameisgabe recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

almost done with the second book and can't wait for next season!

epsugar recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

Just finished the book, now stressed about having to also watch the HBO show...

saralynneharper recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

I'm about half-way through this book and am really enjoying it. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy reading it since I already know what happens throughout and at the end (because I watched the HBO show). I recommend reading it even if you've seen the show because you get to know the characters in much greater detail.

shunn recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

It's just a remarkable book, succeeding by breaking so many rules.

abego recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

Great fantasy for someone who doesn't like fantasy.

kleinline recommended this 1 year, 12 months ago

If you aren't reading Martin's epic you are missing out.

Jezza_N recommended this 2 years ago

George RR Martin is probably the best living fantasy writer out there

Nightcr4wler recommended this 2 years ago

Amazing book. The characters and story will grab you from the start.

Nymeria recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

I dont like many fantasy series but this one is really good.Really nice built characters and story lines.Perfect combination of fantasy and reality.

HelenLG recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

One of the most awesome fantasy series of all time and a personal favorite since '98. The writing is sensuous and fast-paced. The cast is a menagerie of well-developed characters, from which you can pick which to love and hate (this is not a typical good vs. evil plot). Epic court intrigue, illicit relationships, ancient family lineages, cross-continental war - why aren't you reading it yet?

williamtgoodall recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

Page turner, the TV show is great and the next volume is finally out soon.

anthonyhevron recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

Good fun, well written, a good distraction from the real world.

cinemama recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

What more can I say? Pretty awesome.

maxniederhofer recommended this 2 years, 2 months ago

One of the best fantasy sagas out there.

geneo recommended this 2 years, 2 months ago

Epic.

gleitz recommended this 2 years, 2 months ago

My favorite in the "Song of Ice and Fire" trilogy, this epic by George R. R. Martin won a Locus Award, was nominated for a Nebula and Wold Fantasy Award, and spun off a trading card and roleplaying game. The book follows three storylines simultaneously and was a real page-turner of magic and mayhem.
I noticed a girl reading this book on the subway, perhaps due to the eponymous HBO original series.

dimatosj recommended this 2 years, 2 months ago

You have *just* enough time to start this before sunday's premier on HBO. This epic fantasy series pulls you in at about page 100 and you're yelling battle cries jumping out of your chair halfway through. Maybe that's just me. But look at it it this way: how much more satisfying is it to see a character you've toiled alongside come to life in an HBO production? plus, swords and battleaxes.