tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post400136391024764868..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: A Clash of Kings by George R. R. MartinKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-5841137003913278162014-02-24T16:49:48.566-05:002014-02-24T16:49:48.566-05:00While I really enjoyed the first two seasons of th...While I really enjoyed the first two seasons of this series I actually never bothered to read the series. This series in general has so many ideas that aren't typical and I don't enjoy reading about prostitution and incest either, still I'm sure it's much better than series. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43089088403512091582014-02-23T21:47:08.533-05:002014-02-23T21:47:08.533-05:00@Heidi: I don't think there's TOO much vio...@Heidi: I don't think there's TOO much violence and gore, but I have a pretty good stomach for that sort of thing. It deals with war and politics, though, so if be-headings and battles aren't your cup of tea, not to mention slavery or prostitution, I'd steer clear of both the books and show. I think the show is a LOT more violent and sexual than the books are since the bulk of the books focus more on battle strategy than actual battle or political conversation opposed to action, but from reading the books, I wouldn't say there's an excessive amount of violent and gore. When it's necessary to the plot, it's there, but it isn't thrown in just for shock factor. Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-42468645935202638142014-02-23T21:44:42.282-05:002014-02-23T21:44:42.282-05:00@Rachel: Yup, that's about right - ALL the pun...@Rachel: Yup, that's about right - ALL the punches! It's an emotional series, but I really enjoy that aspect of it, and I know you don't pick up a lot of high fantasy, so maybe try the show first to see if it appeals to you? I think you might find yourself enjoying it, but then again, I can't imagine anyone NOT liking this series - it's just so accessible and intriguing!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-62722620942578282562014-02-23T21:43:25.877-05:002014-02-23T21:43:25.877-05:00@Monique: Gosh, I love that line too! And TWO YEAR...@Monique: Gosh, I love that line too! And TWO YEARS? I don't think I could wait that long. I'll probably finish the series out this year, so Winds of Winter better be out soon! Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-15996869142029287652014-02-23T21:42:39.819-05:002014-02-23T21:42:39.819-05:00@Melanie: It's basically a high fantasy series...@Melanie: It's basically a high fantasy series with lots of politics as different men around the land fight for the throne. I make it sound dull, but it really isn't - you should definitely read it! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-49156767110460650562014-02-23T21:41:37.238-05:002014-02-23T21:41:37.238-05:00@BURIED IN BOOKS: Heather, these are available qui...@BURIED IN BOOKS: Heather, these are available quite cheaply as Mass Market Paperbacks and knowing that you enjoy fantasy, I don't think you'll have any problem with the page count on these. I've also heard great reviews of the audio versions - I'm thinking of trying them myself - so you should be good on that format too. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-81829474247165068392014-02-23T16:06:19.009-05:002014-02-23T16:06:19.009-05:00I have been wanting to read this series but I am w...I have been wanting to read this series but I am worried about too much violence and gore, it is it or not? Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39518109008625204392014-02-23T14:05:22.420-05:002014-02-23T14:05:22.420-05:00So many people love these books and the show as we...So many people love these books and the show as well. I've heard Martin pulls no punches, though and this series can get pretty brutal and heart wrenching. I'm still debating on whether to pick it up. Wonderful review, Keertana! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80640649867526899692014-02-23T09:06:48.336-05:002014-02-23T09:06:48.336-05:00I loved this series!!!!! "You know nothing, J...I loved this series!!!!! "You know nothing, Jon Snow" is my favourite book quote ever. I've read them all and have spent the last 2 years waiting for The Winds of Winter. The suspense is killing me.Mo_bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131716697610141315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-49336755171515007492014-02-23T03:34:39.620-05:002014-02-23T03:34:39.620-05:00I've been meaning to pick up this series for a...I've been meaning to pick up this series for ages! I only know vaguely of what it is about, so better go check the synopsis again. I'm glad you loved this one. <br /><br />Brilliant review, Keertana! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9090138221810451742014-02-22T23:35:36.093-05:002014-02-22T23:35:36.093-05:00Okay, I love that you loved the second book. I hav...Okay, I love that you loved the second book. I have the first book on audio because a friend recommended it. I'm a bit intimidated by the page count but I'm thinking that if it is that exciting, I might want the book. Either way, I am going to read these. I can't wait!! Excellent spoiler free review!! As always you make me want to run to Wal-Mart and get this!! (I think these are mass market :)<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46240011524043762442014-02-22T14:01:30.201-05:002014-02-22T14:01:30.201-05:00His writing is amazing and I do agree, he does tak...His writing is amazing and I do agree, he does take a lot of risks but in the end it seems to pay off.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-17359643699816184602014-02-22T04:47:24.557-05:002014-02-22T04:47:24.557-05:00I gave up somewhere along the line, hated Daeny to...I gave up somewhere along the line, hated Daeny too much, too ickyBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com