“We look up at the same stars and see such different things.”
My
favorite of the first three books, A Storm of Swords sweep the lands
and propels beloved characters forward, backward, and in some cases to
their deaths or ruin. A few change their names and faces and flee, a few
are betrayed, a few are killed, all in the name of war and the fun (or
depression?) that is George R.R. Martin.
Weddings are a big theme in the story - there's an unexpected union and two deadly ones that are series changers. One tragedy is sad and the other one is long-overdue. As for the unexpected union - have no idea where that will eventually go due to events afterward. Maybe nowhere and they will never see each other again? Perhaps in a bad direction? I'm curious on that especially since it concerns the fate of one of my favorites.
My biggest surprise is probably that I like Jaime so much now. I disliked him in the first because of Bran, didn't care much in the second, but this third? Yep, a new favorite. His travels with Brienne turned out enjoyable, but he gets a depressing awakening and welcome home. Cercei is still one of my most hated characters of the story, as are a few others, but I'm happy to say I could say goodbye to a few others I disliked.
The wolves play a part with Bran, Arya and Jon - I'm curious on the paranormal elements of all this. As always Jon gets plenty of page time but, while I like him, his side stories don't interest me much. Arya had some of the most fascinating chapters and traveling companions - she's not a favorite but she does get some of the most fascinating parts of the book. Bran was around but still a wanderer, and my attention keeps wandering where he is concerned right now.
The Lannisters kept me interested. Tyrion especially goes through a lot of major changes and gets suitable revenge in the end that I was happy to see. No idea where he will go in the fourth book, but the series is a grim companion.
Finally, Daenerys is still a favorite. Her chapters were interesting and well-done, even if they took a little while to come. She has to show her vicious side a time or two and is one of those who progresses forward in leaps and bounds throughout the book with growth, but through tragedy and betrayal ends up semi-stuck in the end. Also curious what will go on with her story in the fourth, especially new blue-eyed companion. I was sorry to see one leave, though I understand and was dismayed by it.
That ending too? Yikes. Epic way to close the final chapter.
Weddings are a big theme in the story - there's an unexpected union and two deadly ones that are series changers. One tragedy is sad and the other one is long-overdue. As for the unexpected union - have no idea where that will eventually go due to events afterward. Maybe nowhere and they will never see each other again? Perhaps in a bad direction? I'm curious on that especially since it concerns the fate of one of my favorites.
My biggest surprise is probably that I like Jaime so much now. I disliked him in the first because of Bran, didn't care much in the second, but this third? Yep, a new favorite. His travels with Brienne turned out enjoyable, but he gets a depressing awakening and welcome home. Cercei is still one of my most hated characters of the story, as are a few others, but I'm happy to say I could say goodbye to a few others I disliked.
The wolves play a part with Bran, Arya and Jon - I'm curious on the paranormal elements of all this. As always Jon gets plenty of page time but, while I like him, his side stories don't interest me much. Arya had some of the most fascinating chapters and traveling companions - she's not a favorite but she does get some of the most fascinating parts of the book. Bran was around but still a wanderer, and my attention keeps wandering where he is concerned right now.
The Lannisters kept me interested. Tyrion especially goes through a lot of major changes and gets suitable revenge in the end that I was happy to see. No idea where he will go in the fourth book, but the series is a grim companion.
Finally, Daenerys is still a favorite. Her chapters were interesting and well-done, even if they took a little while to come. She has to show her vicious side a time or two and is one of those who progresses forward in leaps and bounds throughout the book with growth, but through tragedy and betrayal ends up semi-stuck in the end. Also curious what will go on with her story in the fourth, especially new blue-eyed companion. I was sorry to see one leave, though I understand and was dismayed by it.
That ending too? Yikes. Epic way to close the final chapter.




Book Quotes:
“Every man must die, Jon Snow. But first he must live.”
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