I am currently a student and have a part time job in a bank. I am trusted amongst my family, friends...
I am currently a student and have a part time job in a bank. I am trusted amongst my family, friends and work colleagues to make decisions about purchases and investments. I am particularly interested in use of the internet.
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Once you begin reading the fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire" you will not be satisfied until you have read the whole series. However, the series has not been finished. This keeps you waiting and also encourages you to re-read the books again to keep it fresh in your memory for the next book. The number of hours of enjoyment you get from these books is great value for money.
Book 3: A Storm of Swords, is another exciting installment of the series and contains a complex and interesting plot. You will continue to read about several different characters following several different paths and wondering when and how these paths will cross. Martin writes in clear structured chapters, with each chapter relating to a different set of characters. If you have ever read the "Lord of the Rings" books and enjoyed them, you will find this book very satisfying. What I enjoyed about this book was the fact that there was a much more active plot, while the descriptive element was just as satisfying. The book finishes with a good climax but, as with the previous books leaves just enough unexplained to make you long for the next book.
While this book is a continuation of the story of the Seven Kingdoms, it dwells specifically on Daenerys Targaryen, in more detail than the previous books. Martin also spends some time on what is happening with Jon Snow beyond the Wall. This book has so many dimensions that it seems impossible that all of the characters are actually part of the same story.
The book comes in both paperback and hardback and can be bought seperately from the the first two books. I have never seen a boxed set and would imagine that these will not appear until the saga is completed. That will be too long to wait though as this story is one you should really read as soon as possible. In terms of depth, complexity, captivation and pure unadulterated writing skill, the series so far has been a masterpiece. I suspect it will live much longer than the author.
I would recommend this book to the most fanatic fantasy reader and to someone who has never read a fantasy before (they'd have to read "Game of Thrones" and "Clash of Kings" first though).
Reading this book should be one of your goals in life!
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I loved this book as well as the 2 that preceeded it. Also gagging for the next one ... check out Martin's official website and you can read a sample chapter of the next book there. Welcome to Ciao.
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