Thanks for joining me today for Book Beginnings hosted by Rose City Reader. The book I am spotlighting is “A Clash of Kings”, the second in the series by George R.R. Martin. To call these books “epic” is something of an understatement. They are long and detailed with many characters with unusual names. There are many times when I had to go back and re-read a few sentences to make sure I had all of the players straight!
“The comet’s tail spread across the dawn, a red slash that bled above the crags of Draonstone like a wound in the pink and purple sky.”
Was the comet a sign? Is Dragonstone an important place? You will just have to read and find out. I hope to eventually read the rest of the series, but I may have to take a break from it for a little while. Usually reading relaxes me and I can do it anywhere, but these books take a lot of concentration to keep up with all of the action.
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That beginning is intriguing. I have this book on my TBR mountain but haven’t read the first in the series yet.
I love the visual images of this beginning….thanks for sharing.
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This book is full of very detailed descriptions that suck you right into the story. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!