A Game of Thrones
The Author: George R.R. Martin
The Series: A Song of Ice and Fire
Background and Review of A Game of Thrones
In A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, there is a treacherous wind blowing through the Seven Kingdoms. The Houses of this great land are in a political fight for dominance. The Night’s Watch, a group of strong warriors who protect the monarchy from the bitter woods of the Northern Wall, has seen some evil sightings beyond the shadowy trees. Meanwhile, a mentally deranged, exiled prince in the East is consumed with his dream to recover his stolen throne, and he is going to use any means – even his own sister – to achieve his ambition.
How will these dark plots play out through the course of A Game of Thrones, and will these characters of these troubled nations somehow come in contact before the end of it all?
Brief Plot Summary of A Game of Thrones
All of these questions and more are examined in the popular, A Game of Thrones. The first installment in the A Song of Fire and Ice cycle, this series has recently been made into an even more popular television series and is authored by George R.R. Martin. Even more interesting is that A Game of Thrones has not only been made into a critically acclaimed show on the HBO network, but it has already gained thousands of viewers each week. Having made the switch to televisions across the nation has brought A Game of Thrones even more into the spotlight, and with its mix of bloody battles and steamy sex scenes, many cannot change the channel or close the books.
To review, within the land of the Seven Kingdoms, the traitorous House Lannister seems to be holding some very dark schemes in mind for their fellow clan, the Northern country’s prideful House Stark. The children of the warring Houses don’t seem to be close either, especially after the Stark children adopt aggressive but loyal creatures, direwolves, as their companions. Even farther north, the Stark’s bastard son, Jon Snow, is freezing at the cold Wall, only to notice that his little adventure here may turn into something far more dangerous when threatening figures terrorize the Wall’s safety. Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen, princess of the East, is pushed into a marriage by her crazed brother as he plots to reclaim his usurped crown.
Why You Should Read A Game of Thrones
You should read A Game of Thrones not only because of its popularity, but because it truly is a great story with strong characters and a fast moving plot. Due to its often graphic, the A Song of Ice and Fire series is recommended for mature audiences. Even so, its deep plot and striking scenes are so entrancing that both the young and old may find A Game of Thrones a bit too hard to resist. Written in solid prose, with many characters that are instantly likeable, detestable, or somewhere in-between, A Game of Thrones is highly recommended. So read the book or watch the television show and enter the world of A Game of Thrones today!