A Game of Thrones
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A Game of Thrones
HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series. ‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times
The bestselling classic epic fantasy series behind the award-winning HBO and Sky TV show and phenomenon GAME OF THRONES
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The story begins with Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, who is summoned to the capital of King’s Landing by his old friend, King Robert Baratheon, to serve as the Hand of the King. Eddard reluctantly accepts the position, knowing it brings danger and deceit, and he soon finds himself ensnared in political intrigue and betrayal.
As Warden of the North, Lord Eddard Stark understands the cold, harsh realities of both his land and the wider dangers coming from beyond the Wall. His honour and steadfast nature put him at odds with the brutal and secretive nature of the court. Where an honourable man does what he must, the rule in King’s Landing seems to be that one does what he can get away with. Here, the true power lies not only in titles but in secrets.
Meanwhile, starkly contrasting the political web of intrigue in the south, a young girl named Daenerys Targaryen, heir of the overthrown Dragon King, grows up in exile in the Free Cities of Essos. Fuelled by a desire to reclaim her family’s throne, she embarks on a quest that takes her across the fierce, uncharted lands and through trials that awaken something ancient and powerful within her.
The realm’s most terrifying force, however, lies far beyond the petty struggles for power, hinting at an all-encompassing danger that threatens to engulf the entire world, one that has been dormant for millennia but is now awakening with the stark warnings that "Winter is coming."
George R.R. Martin masterfully weaves multiple complex characters, settings, and plots together to create a vivid, immersive world. Readers will be drawn into the richly detailed lands and the tumultuous lives of noble houses, experiencing every betrayal, every battle, and every alliance as if they were right there in the midst of it. Each chapter delivers compelling narratives and shocking twists that keep the pages turning, all leading to a thrilling, unpredictable climax.
A Game of Thrones is not just a book; it’s a doorway into a world of treachery, heroism, and the ceaseless struggle for power. It’s a tale that will hook you within a few pages and leave you wanting more as you journey through the endless summers and the terrifying winters of Westeros.
Join the millions who have discovered the narrative depth, complex characters, and the richly woven politics and mythological elements that make A Game of Thrones a timeless gem in modern fantasy literature.
Series: A Song of Ice and Fire
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A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin is widely praised for its intricate world-building and complex characters, drawing comparisons to historical events like the Wars of the Roses. Reviewers highlight its compelling and effortless storytelling, marking it as a standout in fantasy literature. Renowned authors commend Martin as a master craftsman, with some expressing their inability to put the book down, captivated until the very last page.
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ISBN: 9780007448036
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperVoyager
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 45.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 816
About the Author
George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. Dubbed 'the American Tolkien', George R.R. Martin has won numerous awards including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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