Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones Review
To put it simply, A Game of Thrones is possibly one of the best fantasy books to have ever been written. Not only does it stack up to the heavyweights, it demolishes most of them. George R.R. Martin’s main focus, however, is not the plot but the characters in his book. Martin successfully brings the characters in his book to life unlike any other author, and the cast is no small one with its size rivaling that of Steven Erikson’s. Martin’s characters have their own ambitions and motives, and they are so life-like that you will begin to believe in the characters and you may find yourself liking the wrong character several times. Along with their life-like ambitions, Martin’s characters represent shades of gray that I didn’t even know existed. Martin uses his characterization to drive the plot forward, with the differing motives and ambitions of the characters driving the plot forward. Make no mistake, the plot is no slouch as it could be a superstar on its own, but coupled with