A Game Of Thrones By George RR Martin

 Synopsis

"Summer span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun."

"As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark counts it a curse when King Robert bestows on him the office of the Hand. His honor weighs him down at court where a true man does what he will, not what he must … and a dead enemy is a thing of beauty"

"The old gods have no power in the south, Stark’s family is split and there is treachery at court. Worse, the vengeance-mad heir of the deposed Dragon King has grown to maturity in exile in the Free Cities. He claims the Iron Throne."

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This is the book that  really introduced me to GRRM's works and the fantasy genre as a whole, which I had been meaning to get into months before.

The book itself took me two months to get into, mainly because  the sheer length of the novel deterred me from it.

The beginning of the novel seemed to be rather flawed and quite confusing , but this should not put anyone off reading it, because as it progresses you will see that it is definitely worth the read.

When I  finally  dove into it, I honestly could not put it down. The world that George RR Martin creates was diverse and imaginative beyond belief. With a plot that meticulously combats both political turmoil and heroism and dares to be different, George RR Martin successfully produces an incredibly captivating novel.

In a battle for a throne forged by the  steel of fallen foes; lords and ladies, kings and queens all fight for a their worlds holy grail, the Iron Throne.  Who will win? Who will die?

Venture into this splendid tale and find out.

Review by Toluwani Asalu

The EYE of the WORLD by Robert Jordan

Synopsis

"Life in Emmond's Field has been pretty boring for Rand Al'Thor and his friends until a strange young woman arrives in their village. Moraine is an Aes Sedai, a magician with the ability to wield the One Power, and she brings warnings of a terrible evil awakening in the world. That very night, the village is attacked by bloodthirsty Trollocs - a fearsome tribe of beast-men thought to be no more than myth. As Emond's Field burns, Moraine and her warrior-guardian help Rand and his companions to escape. But it is only the beginning of their troubles. For Moraine believes Rand Al'Thor is the Dragon Reborn, and that he is fated to unite the world against the rising darkness and lead the fight against a being so powerful and evil it is known simply as the Dark One."

This is the first book in Robert Jordan's  lovable WHEEL OF TIME SERIES.This series is a must read for anyone who is interested in the fantasy genre.

In a world full of deceit and evil,  Robert Jordan creates a sense of realism where good doesn't always prevail.

What truly engages me about this book is the originality of the  races that inhabit his fascinating world, and the development of the captivating characters.

Robert Jordan creates a vivid and complex world that is truly spellbinding.

Buy at amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Eye-Of-World-Wheel/dp/1857230760

Review by Toluwanimi Asalu