A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold (2000)
by
George R R Martin
Book Read: 04-10 February 2016
Note Written: 15 February 2016
I would have read 'A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold', the entire 550+ pages of it, in one go if time and work schedule weren't against me. The novel, part two of the part three of 'A Song of Ice & Fire' Series, is deeply engaging, thrilling to the core, and an absolute pleasure to read even though the plot gives you nasty shocks and surprises from time to time. Can't help it, it's George R R Martin.
The most shocking moments from the series, the Red Wedding, Purple Wedding, Tyrion's Trial, the Mountain vs the Viper, Tyrion's Escape, Jon Snow becoming Lord Commander, Stannis' arrival at the Wall, Arya's departure to Braavos, all happens in this one. The Red Wedding gave me the chills for a lifetime.
There are some differences from the TV Series here and there - the absence of Robb's wife from the Red Wedding, being one. Hell, she isn't even the same woman. So far in the novel series, 'A Storm of Swords' (Part 1 and 2) was the best in terms of events and excitement. There is also a big reveal, something that's not in the TV Series - not saying though. Haha!
A great read this was! So fast, so thrilling!
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