Anyway. I've finally finished Clash of Kings. So it's time for a review, eh?
Let me start with a fun little story. I was just at annual work trip that I've been going to for years. But two years ago I went and had my interview and got my current job. And at that trip, I was reading Game of Thrones. (Review: it's frickin' awesome). So just a week ago, I was back at the same hotel for the same event...and only just started book two! Are you kidding me? The series has been out for more than a decade. There is no excuse for this! But there you go. Two years. Two books. I hope to finish three a little faster, within the next year. Geez.
Even though my pace in this book was dismal and after reading about 40% through on an old E-reader, I had to give up, wait two years and try again, I'm so very glad that I finished it. I still love Martin's writing style, which results in massive books that, even in paperback, are carried as a badge of honor for achievements in mental and physical prowess. Just sayin'.
I don't want to bore you with a summary, so I'm wondering what else is worth mentioning... For one, all the characters are amazing and their development beyond compare with any other series I've ever read. They all just seem so real. No one is pure evil or good. It's all a mish-mash of morals. You get halfway through this book, and you'll be like..."what, did I just cheer for a jerk??" (I'm looking at you, Theon.) or "was Sansa really that clever? who knew?!"
This book almost brought me to tears, a rare feat. The story was paced really well, and it didn't seem to have any characters whose chapters I wanted to avoid (unlike in Games). I may have stopped reading every day once I got to a Bran chapter, but I still picked it up the next day and kept on truckin'. Boo-yah! And before you know it, even his story got a lot better! ...My favorite was probably Jon Snow. I know Tyrion and Arya are both badass, but Jon chapters were always a nice respite from the political drama. I'm sorry but I can only learn so many Lords and Sers.
Also, I think the 'smut' was a lot less frequent in this book than Games (and definitely a lot less than any episode on HBO. Ugh.). So, honestly, that was a nice change.
Overall, I definitely recommend this series. And this book in particular (so far). I'm totally excited to read the next one (already have it started!). I know a lot of people have been telling me that three is a lot better than two, since it's "got more action". But I think two was awesome. So now I have no idea what to expect...Although I love that three just jumps in right in the middle of the end of two (if that makes any sense at all, without mentioning events).
In case you have seen the show, or read the books, and haven't seen these pics floating around the internet (particularly HERE). A few of my favorites:
Winter is coming!
-BeetHats
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