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Has anyone read the series, "A song of fire and ice" by George R.R. Martin? If you did, what did you think of it? I just happen to be reviewing the fantasy fiction section of my library, and it brought back memories.

In case you forgot, the four books are: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Swords, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows.

Any other fantasy fictions you have read that are interesting? I may or may not have read them but I'll welcome the sharing of your experiences anyway.

The Hunger Games

The Heir Chronicles (warrior heir, wizard heir, dragon heir)

read any of those?

Hmm, doesn't seem to be in my library. I'll get it this week and start reading immediately. I'll get back to you after. If anyone have other books, don't be afraid to share.

suzanne collins wrote the hunger games. I think that's better than Heir's.

wow i almost got that book today, i didnt even relize that it wasnt finished yet.

so like six more years before they are all finished? lol

I got about an eighth of the way into the first book and gave up on it because there are so many made up words and places and characters. Like having heaps of characters can definitely be pulled off - Kevin J. Anderson's Saga of Seven Suns is the best book series I've ever read and he has tonnes of characters/protagonists - but I don't think this book lives up to the hype.

I have to disagree with some things here.

I think ASoIaF is a great series. Wonderful. There's so much thought put into it, and they're a good length; these cultures are thoroughly thought out and are extremely interesting to learn about. The only quarrel I have is that so many people die, but that keeps it realistic and different from other series. My verdict on the series is 9/10, because of the thought, work and time put in, and the excellence that comes out.

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