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A Game of Thrones

by George R.R. Martin

Book 1 in A Song of Ice and Fire

The book that redefined epic fantasy by proving no character is safe and every alliance has a price. Tyrion alone is worth the 835 pages.

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goodreads 4.45/5 2,735,945 ratings

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  • Content warnings: Graphic violence, Sexual assault, Death, Death of loved one, Parental death, Child death, War, Violence, Murder, Torture, Rape, Betrayal, Manipulation, Incest, Attempted murder, Kidnapping, Grief, Animal death, Execution, Blood, Gore, Substance abuse, Forced marriage, Miscarriage, Dubious consent
Length835 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 7 books
Spice3/5 · Rough / primal
PacingSlow

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Established relationship
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Delayed romance
  • Medium
  • Rough / primal
  • Adrenaline rush
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  • War general / commander
  • Power imbalance
  • Power dynamic
  • Obsessed
  • Protector
  • Forbidden love
  • Dark / taboo style
  • Book hangover incoming
  • Morally gray
  • Betrayal to trust
  • Possessive / claiming style
  • Vicarious thrill
  • Reluctant hero
  • Star-crossed
  • Tension
  • Brooding prince
  • He falls first
  • Anticipation
  • Possessive/protective
  • Rough/aggressive intimacy
  • Possessive
  • Power exchange
  • Dominance
  • Dubious consent elements

Fantasy promise

  • Epic fantasy
  • Arranged marriage
  • Royal court / palace
  • High fantasy
  • Dragons
  • Manor house / estate
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  • Grimdark / dark fantasy
  • Humans only
  • Forced alliance
  • Arctic regions
  • Sacrifice/martyrdom
  • Forest / wilderness
  • Star-crossed lovers
  • War front / rebellion
  • Dark romance
  • Slow burn

Reading experience

  • Multi-POV
  • Slow
  • Epic
  • Heavy
  • High
  • Queen / ruling monarch
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  • Gritty
  • Immersive
  • Survivor
  • Dark
  • Dramatic
  • Tense
  • Warrior/fighter
  • Cinematic
  • Suspenseful
  • Character-driven
  • Brooding
  • Dangerous
  • Mythic
  • Political intrigue
  • War of succession
  • No one is safe
  • Morally complex
  • Power corrupts
  • Gut punch ending
  • Series binge material
  • Page turner
  • Slow start explosive finish

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Slow start explosive finish · Queen / ruling monarch · Star-crossed

Different because

Medium pacing rather than Slow. A shorter read (416 vs 835 pages).

Book details
Length
835 pages
Language
English
Format
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