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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Start date: August 1, 2025

Finish date: August 31, 2025

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Apr 03, 2015 Trisha rated it liked it · review of another edition

"When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."

I'd started this one a year ago, almost to the month, and stopped after being half way done. It's a daunting book, with a cast of characters that is massive and intertwined. I found that it's a book I need to devour quickly, in just a few sittings, getting through as many pages uninterrupted as possible. Because to put it down is to start losing all the connections and intricacies of the relationships, the sly wor ...more

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May 01, 2010 Lu rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Rating 10/10

I knew this was going to be good because everyone I know who have read it raved about it. But never did I expect it to be a masterpiece. I have only given one other book a 10 out of 10 (Pillars of the Earth) but this epic novel joins its ranks, if not trumps it.

The characters are so rich, so detailed and twists and turns make you gasp at every turn!

I can't even begin to go into the story; there are so many points to discuss. And I think this is a novel that can keep any book lover up ...more

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Apr 06, 2011 Suzanne rated it it was amazing

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I tried reading this book before the TV show started and I was completely lost. Once I saw the show and could keep the characters straight, I really got into this book!

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