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.
