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A Game Of Thrones

by Martin, George R. R.

Description

While Martin's epic contains a lot of brutality towards women, it also shows how women, surviving in a man's world, can use their cunning, charm, and looks to run the show. There are few fantasy fans who have not read the books by now and a significant number the of the general public has followed along with this series through the TV series.Now the TV series puts more emphasis on female heroines than do the books, but this does not take away the cast of strong heroines present in the series who, over the five books, carve out positions of strength and power.Martin can be brutal in his treatment of women but given the realities of the era (a fantasy version of the War of Roses period in English history) it's a true take on the role and treatment of women. But it's also fair in that women, often, indirectly can garner power.

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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Books in A Song Of Ice And Fire Series

(7 books)

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