Yesterday, I finished A Storm of Swords and began A Feast for Crows. As I've never been a big reader of fantasy I was skeptical about my ability to REALLY enjoy these books. I have to admit that Mr. Martin has won me over. Somewhat annoyed by the whiny natures of some of the lords and ladies, I've enjoyed how a number have been killed off with such suddenness.
I've revelled in Dany's growth as she's burned and sliced her way through the cities across the narrow sea. Jon Snow's travails on and beyond the wall are compelling, and his subsequent election as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch bodes well going forward, though me thinks he likes the ladies, and they may continue to be a weakness. Tyrion's release by Jaime, and his vengeful loosing of a crossbow dart into the bowels of his irritating father raised him considerably in my estimation. How quickly things changed for the Lannisters. I also found Lysa Arryn's sudden launch out of the Eryie quite enjoyable. The death of Robb Stark, the resurrection of Catelyn, the suffering and begrudging heroics of The Hound, Joffrey's murder, etc, etc., were all events that really improved this series for me as it progressed through ASoS.
Too bad about the Red Viper of Dorne, an excellent character. I'm waiting for Bran Stark's sections to appeal to me more than they have. I assume the she-man Brienne is at some point destined to writhe in pleasure from the stumpy caresses of Jaime Lannister. Maybe something really bad will finally happen to Sansa Stark at the hands of Littlefinger, and maybe her sister Arya will finally arrive somewhere.
I could go on, obviously. I've mainly steered clear of this forum, due to the copious amounts of spoilage, and look forward in coming weeks to wading through some threads here after I finish AFfC.
I've revelled in Dany's growth as she's burned and sliced her way through the cities across the narrow sea. Jon Snow's travails on and beyond the wall are compelling, and his subsequent election as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch bodes well going forward, though me thinks he likes the ladies, and they may continue to be a weakness. Tyrion's release by Jaime, and his vengeful loosing of a crossbow dart into the bowels of his irritating father raised him considerably in my estimation. How quickly things changed for the Lannisters. I also found Lysa Arryn's sudden launch out of the Eryie quite enjoyable. The death of Robb Stark, the resurrection of Catelyn, the suffering and begrudging heroics of The Hound, Joffrey's murder, etc, etc., were all events that really improved this series for me as it progressed through ASoS.
Too bad about the Red Viper of Dorne, an excellent character. I'm waiting for Bran Stark's sections to appeal to me more than they have. I assume the she-man Brienne is at some point destined to writhe in pleasure from the stumpy caresses of Jaime Lannister. Maybe something really bad will finally happen to Sansa Stark at the hands of Littlefinger, and maybe her sister Arya will finally arrive somewhere.
I could go on, obviously. I've mainly steered clear of this forum, due to the copious amounts of spoilage, and look forward in coming weeks to wading through some threads here after I finish AFfC.
