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George R. R. Martin

A Feast for Crows

George R. R. MartinFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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George R. R. Martin

A Feast for Crows

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

752

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Westeros • Medieval fantasy world

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Feast for Crows is centered on the Lannister family's power dynamics after Tywin Lannister's death, focusing on Cersei's schemes to eliminate threats like Margaery Tyrell, leading to her own imprisonment. Concurrently, the book covers political unrest in the Iron Islands and Dorne, Brienne's quest for Sansa, Sansa's hidden life in the Vale, Arya's journey in Braavos, and Sam's mission to Old Town. The novel includes themes of violence, murder, and imprisonment.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

782,621 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<A Feast for Crows> by George R. R. Martin offers detailed world-building and intricate political plots, maintaining the series' signature complexity. However, some readers felt the focus on certain characters did not advance the main storyline and missed fan-favorites. The slower pacing and fragmented narrative drew mixed reactions, though many praised its rich, immersive quality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Feast for Crows?

Readers who relish intricate political intrigue, richly developed characters, and medieval fantasy settings, as in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, will find George R. R. Martin's A Feast for Crows captivating.

4.3

782,621 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

752

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Westeros • Medieval fantasy world

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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