The stakes have never been higher. It is to the point now where every action is life or death. Everybody is on an increasingly treacherous path.
Excellent.
After the epic battle that capped off the last book, the opposing forces in Westeros are rallying to make their next moves.
The Lannisters managed to save King Joffrey and the capital city with the help of their new allies, the ambitious Tyrell family. With the presence of The Chessmaster extraordinaire, Tywin Lannister, tactical victory on all fronts appears imminent. Though, this won't exactly bode well for his children, Tyrion and Cersei.
Defeated and disgraced, Stannis Baratheon is on the run. His next move could either lead to his comeback or his doom.
Betrayed by his best friend, young Robb Stark must continue to lead a rebellion while enduring the tragedies that continue to befall his family. Catelyn, his mother, is even more doubtful.
In the midst of the war two members from the opposing factions are forced to survive in their own ways (and with vastly different results). Arya Stark, continuing her quest to find her family, finds herself in the company of mercurial outlaws and is put face to face with an old enemy. Meanwhile, Jaime Lannister is being escorted back to his own family, and must make a fragile alliance with his new watchdog, Brienne, to avoid all the people who want him dead.
Thankfully Jon and Daenerys' chapters have picked up greatly. In the frozen lands beyond The Wall, Jon must walk among the savage wildlings and learn of their plans while acting as one of them, yet finds more than he bargained for. His honor is put to the test as it never has been before, all while walking a thin line between death and damnation. On the other side of the world, Dany's rise to power continues as she gains an army and a cause in the inhumane realm of Slaver's Bay. She puts everything on the line, determined to prove herself as a conqueror.
So in case you can't tell, a lot's happening in this book. More than I can describe in 400. There are more intriguing new characters, memorable moments, and groundbreaking developments than ever, all packed into a massive and evocative book.
I agree with many fans that A Storm of Swords is the highpoint in GRRM's series thus far.
No Turning Back
The stakes have never been higher. It is to the point now where every action is life or death. Everybody is on an increasingly treacherous path.
Excellent.
After the epic battle that capped off the last book, the opposing forces in Westeros are rallying to make their next moves.
The Lannisters managed to save King Joffrey and the capital city with the help of their new allies, the ambitious Tyrell family. With the presence of The Chessmaster extraordinaire, Tywin Lannister, tactical victory on all fronts appears imminent. Though, this won't exactly bode well for his children, Tyrion and Cersei.
Defeated and disgraced, Stannis Baratheon is on the run. His next move could either lead to his comeback or his doom.
Betrayed by his best friend, young Robb Stark must continue to lead a rebellion while enduring the tragedies that continue to befall his family. Catelyn, his mother, is even more doubtful.
In the midst of the war two members from the opposing factions are forced to survive in their own ways (and with vastly different results). Arya Stark, continuing her quest to find her family, finds herself in the company of mercurial outlaws and is put face to face with an old enemy. Meanwhile, Jaime Lannister is being escorted back to his own family, and must make a fragile alliance with his new watchdog, Brienne, to avoid all the people who want him dead.
Thankfully Jon and Daenerys' chapters have picked up greatly. In the frozen lands beyond The Wall, Jon must walk among the savage wildlings and learn of their plans while acting as one of them, yet finds more than he bargained for. His honor is put to the test as it never has been before, all while walking a thin line between death and damnation. On the other side of the world, Dany's rise to power continues as she gains an army and a cause in the inhumane realm of Slaver's Bay. She puts everything on the line, determined to prove herself as a conqueror.
So in case you can't tell, a lot's happening in this book. More than I can describe in 400. There are more intriguing new characters, memorable moments, and groundbreaking developments than ever, all packed into a massive and evocative book.
I agree with many fans that A Storm of Swords is the highpoint in GRRM's series thus far.