What is the main theme of A Song of Ice and Fire?

The idea of who people are and what makes them who they are is a prominent theme throughout the series, becoming more prominent as the series goes on. Point of view characters change their names, even to a point where they lose their identity in the chapter title.

Why Is A Song of Ice and Fire so good?

It’s unique point of view creates for wonderfully built characters, multiple parallel plot lines, and a plethora of likable characters. A Song of Fire and Ice features a first person limited point of view, but that’s not all of it, each chapter is a different characters first person.

How many pages is A Song of Ice and Fire?

Reading all 4,197 pages of the first five books in George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series would take the average reader 424 days.

Does A Song of Ice and Fire have magic?

Magic or sorcery is a power in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. It is regarded with scepticism in Westeros, as it has not been a notable force in the world since the Doom of Valyria. However, it remains more potent in Essos, where practioners known as warlocks and shadowbinders still hold great power.

Is A Song of Ice and Fire good for beginners?

The books are easy enough to follow along. There are some words you might have to look up, but it’s not a matter of complexity, just that the average person these days won’t know what pauldrons and greaves are. The books may get dry in some areas of you don’t like a character and you are reading through their chapter.

Is Asoiaf well written?

It is very enjoyable, has a great plot but it is not “well written”. They are too long and in need of an edit.

Is George R.R. Martin ever going to finish Game of Thrones?

Unfortunately, Martin has stopped predicting when he’ll finish The Winds of Winter. His newest update about the book doesn’t suggest that fans should look forward to it appearing on the shelves of their local bookstores anytime soon either.

Can a 12 year old read A Song of Ice and Fire?

This book is definitely less graphic than the show. While there is violence, it is nothing a mature 13 year old can’t handle. Same goes for language, my 13 year old has heard more swear words at school than in this book. While there is sex, I say again: a mature 13 year old can read this.