"A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin

While Mr. Tolkien has given us a memorable tale with his Lord of the Rings books, the truth is that many people felt as if the story was a bit too childish, and perhaps even clichéd at times. Well, to those who felt that way, I recommend that you take a look at a book titled A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, a man dubbed as the “American Tolkien” by Time magazine.

What precisely is A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire about? Well, if I was to go into detail it would take me several pages, so I’ll just provide you with a brief glimpse of what you can expect.

The story is set in a land where summers can last dozens of years, while winters can last entire lifetimes. As the cold is returning, dark forces start to mass just outside the kingdom walls to the North of Winterfell. The Starks of Winterfell are a family who just happens to be in the middle of it all.
A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin (Book cover)
Some of the more things you will find in this book include a band of warriors whose swords are made of a mysterious metal, a tribe of wild-lings driving people into insanity, and a young dragon prince who trades his sister for a throne, amongst other grim things. This is a land where the good don’t necessarily win, where nothing is guaranteed.


George R.R. Martin (Author)

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George R.R. Martin is an American novelist who has explored the horror, fantasy and science-fiction genres, though at the moment he is best-known for his Game of Thrones series, which has earned him not only countless accolades including a number of Premio Ignotus and Locus Awards, but also a major television show adaptation.



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