A Storm of Swords Part 1: Steel & Snow (A Song of Ice & Fire #3)

Author:

George R. R. Martin

Publisher:

Bantam Spectra (US) & Voyager Books (UK)

Date Published:

June 1st 2001

Story:
Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown in the Kingdom of the North, but his defences are ranged against attack from the South, the land of House Stark’s enemies the Lannisters. His sisters are trapped there, dead or likely yet to die, at the whim of the Lannister boy-king Joffrey or his depraved mother Cersei, regent of the Iron Throne.

And Daenerys Stormborn will return to the land of her birth to avenge the murder of her father, the last Dragon King on the Iron Throne.

Review:

The book is wonderful! As are the previous ones. This book is clearly the best so far. It continues the previous story lines, with additions of Jamies and Samwell. Since Jon is now with the Wildlings, Samwell replaces him in the Night Watch. I thought thy was a wise decision. Also it was good to see inside Jamie Lannisters mind. Finally we are acquainted with all the Lannisters.
Thank god Martin left out Theon Greyjoys part. I never liked him. The only thing left it to get rid of Davos. For his chapters are usually boring. Also it was interesting to see the budding relationship between Brienne of Tarth and Jamie The Kingslayer.
I was also so relieved to see that Arya is on her way to her Mother. About time too. For the first time, I’m happy for Arya. By Sansa’s chapters we get too know the Tyrells too. And as usual Tyrion’s chapters are funny and his lines are sarcastic. Even with his face being disfigured he does not loose hope. Catelyn probably the best female character in this series. She has lost her husband, she thinks she has lost her two youngest sons and fears that she lost her daughters too for Sansa is married to Tyrion and Arya, to her is lost or dead. But even through this, she does not loose faith in her other son, King O’ the North, Robb Stark. Even thought Tyrion is a Lannister, he doesn’t force Sansa into anything. He gives her time. He, according to me, is an awesome strategist. He plans everything.

The last two chapters were just so awesome.Since I am in Turkey, I will finish the second part once I get back.

Final Verdict:
A truly awesome book. 9/10