Part of the A Song Of Ice And Fire series

A Game Of Thrones

Name: A Game Of Thrones
Author: Martin, George R. R.
ISBN: 9780345535528

by Martin, George R. R.

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Because, duh, it was going to be on here somewhere. I almost feel as if it isn't worth writing an entry on this one, because everyone knows it so well, but here goes.A Game of Thrones was the forerunner of the modern grimdark fantasy movement, and popularised the sort of gritty realism that is present in so many fantasy books today. Without it, it's likely that many of the other books on this list would exist. However, as the series progresses it does become bloated, and it's concerning that the series doesn't seem to be nearing completion anytime soon, but I digress. The first book is amazing, and if you haven't read it, you can't rightly call yourself a modern fantasy fan, you peasant. George R. R. Martin wasn't afraid to break with convention and just kill the shit out of his protagonists, or maim them in the most horrible ways, and coming from the eighties and nineties where most fantasy books were decidedly clean and heroic, that was a big deal. Thanks George.Read this if: you are a human being with eyes.

About the author

Martin, George R. R.

George R.R. Martin is an American author and screenwriter, best known for his series of epic fantasy novels, "A Song of Ice and Fire". The series has gained widespread popularity, particularly due to its adaptation into the hit HBO television series "Game of Thrones".Martin's writing style is known for its realism, vivid descriptions, and complex characters. His novels often feature multiple point-of-view characters, each with their own storylines and motivations, that interweave and interact with each other in unpredictable ways.Aside from his work on "A Song of Ice and Fire", Martin has written a number of other novels, novellas, and short stories. He has won multiple awards for his work, including multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards.Despite his success, Martin is also known for his slow writing pace, with fans eagerly awaiting the release of the final two books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. Nevertheless, his work has had a profound impact on the fantasy genre, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important authors of modern fantasy fiction.

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