| REVIEWER | RATING & REVIEW |
 | kirsten29 (0)
04/14/2008 | I really enjoyed the ASOIAF series. Martin's style of writing is excellent and unpredictable. He's definitely one of the greatest, if not the best author, in the fantasy genre.
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 | kungfuimmortal (0)
09/27/2007 | Paints a more believable picture of how nobility behave in a medieval setting. Very deep story line, always keeps me guessing. Very violent and gory. Fun stuff. Just don't get too attached to anyone; they'll probably end up dead, lol.
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 | Sayyadina (0)
07/29/2007 | Martin is a great pen and you never know what he has in store for his charachters which makes him unpredictable which is a great quality to have as a writer in a genre which is often dominated by certain formulas.
I find his series however bit too graphic when it comes to cruelty and it's hard to feel empathy with some of the main charachters (they aren't "likable" enough or at all and one tends not to care too much about charachters that you don't invest in emotionally). I think maybe readers who like complex epic fantasy stories and are not looking for the good vrs. evul type of storyline that is served with a satisfying ending ,will like Martin's style.
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 | Sparhawk (1)
08/07/2006 | Martin is a talented guy, I give him credit for that, but he is, however, awful. The whole "A Sonfg of Ice and Fire" series is just blood and sex.
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 | Darth Sparhawk (0)
12/22/2005 | Grotesque fantasy, it's just about violence and raping.
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 | decalod85 (10)
11/29/2005 | Fire and Ice is a great achievement. It is action packed, holds you in a lot of suspense, and Martin is never afraid of killing off his characters. I guess the unpredictability is what keeps me coming back.
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 | derekgorgonstar (1)
09/15/2005 | Raw, innovative, unique, and addictive. I love the Fire and Ice series, though I haven't read his other works. Too bad he endorsed John Kerry on his website, however. Not exactly a class move....
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| Fantasy man (0)
08/11/2005 | Martin is a mind blowing author. His books leave you wanting more and he is a must for all fantasy fans. Rock on Martin your doing a great job and keeping us all enthralled with your work.
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 | fantasyfan90 (0)
07/04/2005 | Martin did a mindblowing job with this series. I have never read anything like it. The characters and the plot are impossibly complex and you never know what's going to happen next. Also, Martin kills off a lot of main characters, and most of them are the good guys. His world is extremely realistic and original. There are no wizards and orcs and elves. Magic is also nearly absent, but you won't really miss it, simply because Martin is such a fantastic storyteller. His books are the best ones i have ever read, and i've read a lot. So, if you are looking for a new addiction, The SOng of Ice and Fire is it.
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| kukkanen (0)
04/30/2005 | A Song of Ice and Fire is amazing. The best Fantasy I've ever read. The books are as large as bricks but I could barely stop reading them. This is mature fantasy. There's no fine line between good and evil, there's only reality. Sure, there are brutal killings and seks all mixed up in there, but that's reality, and if you can't handle that and at the same time appreciate the beauty of the world Martin has created, you're not mature enough to read this series yet. The story is told through the eyes of characters ranging from children to (almost) elderly knights and takes place in a world where you'll find everything from deadly winter forests to arabesque cities in the middle of the desert. Never ceases to be original and captivating. Or amusing (the 'Rainbow Knights', for example *sniggers*).
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| Gray_Wizard_of_Thay (0)
12/30/2004 | George R.R. Martins Song of Ice and Fire has a quick paced setting as well as scope unlike any other fantasy series yet. He doesnt just have main characters, he has heroes who die and are plentiful to match the scope of his world. He also does not cornily motivate his charcters by saying the evil wizard was just driven by evil he gives all of his characters the development that they should have. And Martin is a genius as far as developing the sub-main characters so that they seem real but dont become simply side kicks or main characters.
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 | tyrionsuzi (0)
05/12/2004 | I love this book!LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVEIT. When I read it, it is almost like I am there with them. His descriptions are fantastic, his storyline amazing, and his characters are some of the best I have read about!! I have read each one at least twice and am anxiously awaiting his next. But he surprises you at every turn. No character is safe!! One of my all time favorite collections!! Sue
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 | academiannut (0)
04/15/2004 | Technically excellent, but the stories are boring after a few thousand pages. Repetitious, undeveloped characters. The first book was the best, it had some innovative ideas. The rest were not.
Robin Hobb is much better.
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| Gups11 (0)
05/15/2003 | A heart rending emotional vortex that will captivate you, disturb you and hook you. tied with Jordan and behind only Goodkind in my mind. A very dark, but real writer. A song, fire and ice series is awesome the only negative in it is it's a bit sadistic. Realisticly it is very accurate in its intrigues and assassinations in its equivalent "to earth" time period.
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 | Jhanso (0)
03/05/2003 | Mr Martin, u r amazing. The few prepubescent punks who have left degrading comments are not worthy of any browsers attention. Your books have what so many others lack these days, passion, minutiae (on the things that matter) and a style reminiscent of a journalist in your search for truth in a world ruled by politicians and adventurous characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys anything remotely connected to fantasy. You have taken what was started by Tolkien and furthered by Jordan, and made it into an art. Your world is amazing, keep up the good work!
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| Vascariz (0)
02/13/2003 | Certainly one of my favourite authors. Injects plenty of action and describes a large fascinating world, yet keeps the world moving, developing and most importantly improving with each book! Yet is able to maintain a realism and authenticity that most authors lack. Reminds me of Steven Erikson but delves more into the characters of individuals with the unique storytelling style(and I mean more than just the use of viewpoints which has been done before).
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| uksrfr (0)
01/14/2003 | Stories that grip you and excite you to read the next page, chapter, book, etc... fantastic story teller not afraid to mix things up.
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| superscoty (0)
01/06/2003 | Unique, original fiction. The 'fantasy' part of it is really just backdrop.
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| downperiscope (0)
12/15/2002 | A Song of Fire and Ice series contains the most superbly written books currently in "Fantasy" circulation. Martin is a creative genius who carefully yet engagingly weaves tale upon connecting tale of power, survival, valor, shame, loyalty, betrayal, love & hate. All charaters share a high degree of realism regardless of their contribution to the story. Martin's attention to detail, plot cultivation and most importantly "timing" bring a work of fiction into the category of modern art.
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| Elan Morin Tedronai (0)
12/30/2001 | The matter that I put only 4 stars is that I am a death fanatic of Robert Jordan and he's my favourite author!
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| CaptainPsyko (0)
11/17/2001 | Best author in Fantasy today
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 | dougthonus (0)
11/16/2001 | Just awesome. Not scared to kill off main characters, and has a fantasy world that's actually believable.
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| Sol00 (0)
11/16/2001 | The best modern fantasy author without a doubt. No other has come close to the sort of story or characterization he has.
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| DerKuli (0)
07/02/2001 | Compared with the relatively simple plots and characters of most fantasy authors and the tediom of others, I find that George Martin has found the perfect balance. His characters can't be described as "good" or "evil"...each character has his own motivations in this book that are logical and real - AND there isn't some dark and evil god planning world domination (what a concept!). George Martin writes of real people (as real as knights and kings can be), adds in a bit of magic to spice things up (it isn't bogged down by spells and explosions every other page), and even has some sex in there! (unlike other fantasy authors who shriek at the word "boob")
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| Ravelli (0)
02/16/2001 | He's simply the best. Read his latest novel "A Storm of Swords" and you will know why!!
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| SlimEagan (0)
02/14/2001 | Martin is a great author who can bring out many different kinds of emotions from his novels. While reading A Song of Ice and Fire, there were times when I wanted to cheer and times when I was sad. He writes characters who are real, and relationships are real as well. Martin is not afraid to do anything to move the story foreward, which is different from Jordan, whose story has been brought to a standstill.
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| Jeff007 (0)
02/14/2001 | Best fantasy series since Tolkien. Well-plotted, adult rather then juvenile in tone. Outstanding in every way.
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| Jakob (0)
02/14/2001 | Imagine... J.R.R.Tolkien... ON CRACK!
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| Enlightenmenthk (0)
12/08/2000 | For the people over the age of 12. For the people sick of the childish antics, black & white (good vs. evil and no grey) simplicity, paper thin characters, overdone archtypical characters, people, societies, and events found in such Epics of Jordan, Brooks, and others, this is a welcomed change.
Finally a series not set to ensnare some geeky, zitfaced, pocket-protecting, bifocal wearing, friendless, lifeless, useless snotnosed little D&D playing brat with simple stories, characters, and plots geared towards the minute capabilities of his childish lil mind.
Always liked Fantasy, but years of volumes that made Harry Potter seem like a mature bit of storytelling have gotten me quite displeased with the genre as a whole. Martin has saved Fantasy, pure and simple. In time, he will be better appreciated.
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| spic9452om (0)
08/07/2000 | Robin Hobb is better.
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| pdt@8125om (0)
07/04/2000 | Better than Jordan
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| foot7910om (0)
06/27/2000 | This RateIt needs a more comprehensive rating system! A very good teller of tales, highly involved plots and great characters, almost on the league of Jones, Goodkind and Jordon.
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| none7686om (0)
06/22/2000 | Though not a new author in general, Martin is new to the Epic Fantasy genre and he entered with a huge bang with "A Game Of Thrones". After reading "A Clash Of Kings", I am convinced that Martin will be considered the reigning King of Fantasy for many years to come. He is that good.
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| Spiralingmarce (0)
06/13/2000 | Not the best, not the worst. I certainly prefer Jordan, or Card. The story was realistic, the characters almost perfectly human, but there was much too much sex for my taste.
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| skip7094et (0)
06/03/2000 | Great author. Great battle scenes, great plot, in depth and interesting characters.
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| echo6984om (0)
05/28/2000 | This guy is one great writer a love how he weaves everything in. Some people say he puts in to much sex but its just a realistic book. If you havn't read it READ IT NOW!!!!
-Echoman
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| nala5716om (0)
05/22/2000 | The political intrigue present in Mr. Martin's first two novels blows the competition away. Once a loyal Jordanist i have now gone completely to Martin's realm. He has so far out written every other fantasy author that i have read. I sincerely hope that he can keep it up in his further fantasy novels.
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| ejt86766om (0)
05/17/2000 | I found Martin to be an excellent writer--one of the best I've ever read. He has a flair for intrigue, character development, plot twists, and giving his word a sense of color and reality. I recommend him highly to whomever might be interested in middle age fantasy... especially for those interested in medieval politics, nobility, royality, etc.
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| jord6497om (0)
05/09/2000 | His song of Ice and Fire series is very good and keeps you into it. It is very depressing, but that is ok. Makes it good. The only problem I have is that he is making it a tad to depressing. The good guys never win no matter what! All I have to say is, the North better kick everybodys but in the end =)
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| scsp6418du (0)
05/06/2000 | Great beginning to his new series! Just not a good thing that it took an entire career to write something sincerely worthy of epic fantasy!
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| Jedi5821om (0)
04/08/2000 | Martin writes great books with a unique style, but still keeping them similar enough to what I normally read that they're still fun. They're different, but the same! Wee! He has a style so definitely his own that is a blast to read! I would pay a lot to write like him!!
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| Lisk5820om (0)
04/08/2000 | Martin rules. Need I say more? ;D
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| Drag5819om (0)
04/08/2000 | Martin may not have magic, that's true, but not every book needs magic to be perfect. I've found that in a lot of books with lots of magic, one looses sight of the storyine and looses depth or character, or the "rare" magic happens in all the main characters. That's what makes Martin great--his characters are all so diverse and unique!!
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| dtey5813du (0)
04/08/2000 | This is an excellent series that puts a premium on exacting detail and the interacting of numerous intersesting characters. My only qualm is that there is not enough supernatural stuff, it is more like a historical novel of a world that never existed. Second only to the Wheel of Time.
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| Anto5809nl (0)
04/08/2000 | Sofar I've only read the short story 'the hedge-knight', but allthough there isn't a lot of magic in it, it was very good.
As Jordan put it: 'grabs hold of you and won't let go'.
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| Icei5780om (0)
04/06/2000 | I wouldn't say that good ol' George is my favorite author... But his books are the ones that impress me the most. Sure, my favorite books will always hold a place in my heart... But there's nothing as exciting as reading his books. They just plain kick =D
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| Lady5779om (0)
04/06/2000 | This guy is kewl. He kills of characters--sure, that's evil and wrong and bad... But at least he kills them to forward the plot line... And they STAY DEAD. =) He's bold enough to do daring things for a good novel, and WOW does he ever succeed!!
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| Boar5778om (0)
04/06/2000 | I love Mr. Martin! He writes the best books--not a cliche in sight, totally unique, and he does things other authors wouldn't DARE to do!!
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| free5715om (0)
04/05/2000 | read robert jordan if you want something good
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| riku5612om (0)
04/05/2000 | He kills off characters realistically and they don't come back!!!! If you read Robert Jordan you know what i mean!!!!!
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| matt5638om (0)
04/04/2000 | The second best fantasy writer after Jordan
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| stew5635om (0)
04/04/2000 | Looks as though not many people have started A Song of Ice and Fire by Good old Georgey. Well, you're missing out on a great book with an interesting, and different, storyline. It is a nice change from the atypical format we see a lot in Sci-Fi/Fantasy writing
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| neal66 (0)
02/09/2000 | Game of thrones is a fantasy classic! Unforgettable novel of lethal court intrigue,
romance, action, terror and betrayal set in
gritty medieval world.
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