A Clash of Kings
If there is one thing fans of A Song of Ice and Fire will have learned from reading the first
book in this addictive series is that no loved character is safe. A Clash of Kings draws the reader in so
absolutely you’ll forget about work or everyday life outside of the world of stags
and lions and dragons. The series second book not only portrays a divide in the
characters who fight for various kings but also splits the sympathies of the
reader. Good and cruel characters exist on all sides pushing you to feel
conflicted when reading the epic battles, which are described so fully that the
viewer could be in the depths of the sweat and blood and death too. Daenerys
Targaryen is the true heroine of the story, winning the heart of the viewer
with her strength and courage so you will be inwardly cheering at her every
victory and sorrowful for her every pain.
Tyrion, despite being small, comes across as one of the most
popular characters is George Martins collective. His wit and sex driven antics
makes you laugh aloud, especially when it involves the public humiliation of
his sister, Queen Cersei. Cersei on the other hand acts as one of the most
easily hated characters in the books. However, like Daenerys, it cannot be
denied she is a strong woman who isn’t afraid to stand up for herself, no
matter the cost, as Ned Stark found out!!
Two characters that are not given credit where due are that
of LittleFinger and Lord Varys, the true masterminds behind Kings Landing.
Throughout A Clash of Kings the
reader begins to learn more about the dynamics started in Game of Thrones through the overlapping storylines to the
ever-growing character list. Don’t skim read this book or you will miss three
important events for every two pages skipped!!
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