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George R.R. Martin
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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) |
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English |
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Mass Market Paperback |
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1040 |
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2000-09-05 |
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0553579908 |
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Spectra |
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1.05 pounds |
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4.78 x 7.1 x 1.74 inches |
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How does he do it? George R.R. Martin's high fantasy weaves a spell sufficient to seduce even those who vowed never to start a doorstopper fantasy series again (the first book--A Game of Thrones--runs over 700 pages). A Clash of Kings is longer and even more grim, but Martin continues to provide compelling characters in a vividly real world. The Seven Kingdoms have come apart. Joffrey, Queen Cersei's sadistic son, ascends the Iron Throne following the death of Robert Baratheon, the Usurper, who won it in battle. Queen Cersei's family, the Lannisters, fight to hold it for him. Both the dour Stannis and the charismatic Renly Baratheon, Robert's brothers, also seek the throne. Robb Stark, declared King in the North, battles to avenge his father's execution and retrieve his sister from Joffrey's court. Daenerys, the exiled last heir of the former ruling family, nurtures three dragons and seeks a way home. Meanwhile the Night's Watch, sworn to protect the realm from dangers north of the Wall, dwindle in numbers, even as barbarian forces gather and beings out of legend stalk the Haunted Forest. Sound complicated? It is, but fine writing makes this a thoroughly satisfying stew of dark magic, complex political intrigue, and horrific bloodshed. --Nona Vero |
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Jacked (USA: AZ) (2007/05/17):
I liked the build up but you definitely need to read the first in the series to get the full effect.
Chas (USA: CA) (2008/05/07):
This is a great continuation to the series, it is filled with plot and excitement. I loved this book!
Chris (USA: CA) (2008/06/23):
After the first one, I was anticipating what my brother used to call, "an exercise in word processing." I was happily wrong!! Martin has a wonderful ability to develop characters who at first glance are wicked and easy to hate, and then tempt the reader into feeling some compassion for them. This book takes the intrigue of the first and upends it all over the table, and in a mad scramble for control, the many characters are seen plotting and twisting, whether for their own wicked motivations, or for their valid and laudable principles. A whole new world opens up in this one as well, as Martin expands the map of the 7 kingdoms...but you'll have to read it yourself to learn more!
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