Written by George R.R. Martin
I came across Game of Thrones as the most anticipated TV show of this year. I watched the trailer and got to know it's based on some book. I watched the pilot episode for 10 and thought better to watch it later(The opening sequence was too awesome even for a movie). Well after 2 months I bought the book and it is the best fantasy book since LOTR and in a long time in the future.
The book is big, smart and has non linear, multiple sub-plots and each chapter told in third person of a certain character. If you want more specifics, follow this link to amazon and read the review of MISTER SJEM. He gives you the pros and cons on why you should read this book.
I cannot compare this book with Harry Potter or LOTR or Eragon. This book sets itself apart from the rest in terms of narrative structure, plot development and characters. The telling of the world and it's characters by the writer is vivid and does not give you a reason to skip it. One internal detail I should divulge is, this book has a lot of sexual content and will not be available in the young adult section of bookstores.
PS: This book is not just for fantasy lovers but anyone who loves engaging plot with a web of intricacies and a chapters told from the perspective of several small and big characters.
PPS: This is a 7-part series with 5 books available. I'm right now reading book 4 and of the impression that I don't need to review the rest in the series because whatever I write, it doesn't change your decision on buying the next book once you read this one. That answer will be yes and you'll be hungry for more.
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