A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
For those who enjoy a good epic storyline filled with murder, revenge, kings,
noblemen, fantastic beasts (both of the animal variety and human), and a
fantasy world at the brink of war; this book is for you! This first book in the
series A Song of Ice and Fire will spark your imagination and keep you
entertained for hours.
Published in 1996, this book has received much critical acclaim including
number one on the New York Times Bestseller’s list in July of 2011. For those
who may have already enjoyed reading this series or who perhaps aren’t
interested in embarking on a lengthy reading mission; HBO has made a television
series based on this book and subsequent books from the series. Season one is
available for purchase now (or to borrow through the Okanagan Regional Library
system) and Season two is set to be released for purchase later this month.
This book is told in the third person limited point of view (geek-speak for:
this story is told by an invisible person who cannot access all of the thoughts
and feelings of each character) with a good balance of dialogue and
description. The layout and style is easy to navigate and after a few pages and
a bit of imagination you fall easily into the book’s clever plotlines. Though the
book is entertaining and accessible, I would not recommend it to all persons.
Many of the situations in which the characters are thrust can be a bit
disturbing for those seeking a more genteel read. It is a work of fiction so if
you can keep this in mind it will help smooth over some of those rougher spots.
So toss on some chain-mail, grab your sword, and head to the library to take a peek at this popular title. This title is
available in the following formats through the public library: Book, Audiobook,
DVD, and E-book.
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