A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The best of the books yet. I'm still struck by the ways the show differs from the books. Some of the aspects of the show I prefer, but the books give such a richer tapestry, including so many supporting characters that are lacking from television, plus a deeper understanding of character motivations and plot developments.

Martin is such a good writer. These books don't read like other fantasy books I've read; everything is grounded in a gritty reality. Plus he imagines such delightfully fascinating characters.

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