Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780006479888
Edition: New Ed
ISBN: 000647988X
Label: Voyager
Manufacturer: Voyager
Number Of Pages: 704
Publication Date: January 05, 1998
Publisher: Voyager
Studio: Voyager

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Rating: - The Once and Future King
This book is exceptionally good although I can see how it might split fans of more conventional fantasy (no elves or dwarves here) and those who like mundane fiction might still struggle too (although the complexity of character interactions and the link between individual actions and wider social ramifications had me thinking of Dickens of all people).

Imagine something by, say, Feist only written by and for adults (no offence meant- 'Magician' is a lot of fun, but it's very juvenile ... Read More

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Rating: - Incredible story and impressively written
This book truely was gripping. For one which is over 800 pages long, I was amazed at how quickly I finished it.

Firstly, it must be said, this is the most realistic fantasy book I have read, and the world has many links to the history of Britain. From different families turning on each other in every battle, to having a wall in the North to keep creatures out. The story may not be an epic tale (such as Lord of the Rings) but that doesn't prevent it from being incredible. Its a lot more ... Read More

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Rating: - Think Fantasy is a stale genre? Try this...!!
I'll keep this short and sweet:

I gave up reading fantasy in the 80s...it was all so much rubbish. Every book seemed the same. I'd occasionally try a new book only to be disappointed yet again. Then I read this book and was totally gripped from start to finish...in fact, it only took me a few days to read and that is with a toddler trying to distract me. This book won't let you put it down!! READ IT!

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Rating: - Will i buy the second book?
After this i'de likely say yes, eventually. It has taken me AGES to read this monster of a book but you lose nothing from doing it like me mainly because after you finish one of the very long character based chapters, theres at least another 3 before u'll see them again, meaning theres no momentum.

Call me old fashioned as well but i like a good magic base in a book, as far as im aware, i havn't seen any evidence that magic will be explored in this series.

A decent hero getting ... Read More

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Rating: - why so much hype?
(*slight spoiler warning*)
It's okay, but not great. Yes it is better than a lot of the middling fantasy novels out there, but not even close to being on par with Jordan or Erikson (and neither of them perfect).
The way Martin changes the perspective with each chapter means that each chapter begins with more filler to set the scene - meaning the book is a LOT bigger than it needs to be. It also stifles the flow of the story. Any book is usually just a collection of events weaved together, but ... Read More

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