Wow! What a fabulously written story. I am crushed that one of my favorite characters had to die - when so many of the evil ones live on to terrorize another day. :( There are an amazing amount of characters - and histories - and hard to pronounce names - but I am enthralled by this story. Catelyn is such a strong woman, despite all that has happened to her. I was worried after Bran's "fall", but she rebounded a stronger person. (I just wish she didn't hate Jon so much. He doesn't deserve it.) Speaking of Jon, are we ever going to find out who his mother was?? I really want to know! I know there were rumors about who she was and how she died, etc. but since rumors abound in this book - in all the different lands of the "Houses" - I really wanted to find out from Ned himself.
I love all the strong female characters. Other than Catelyn, I admire little Arya (what a fighter!) and oddly enough, Daenerys, who is making quite a name for herself as the sole remaining Targaryen. I despise the Queen (Cersei) and am definitely not fond of Catelyn's sister, Lysa, but you have to admit that they are also fiercely determined women. I love books that recognize that women are just as strong and intelligent as men.
The entire book I had mixed feelings about where I wanted Jon to be. Every decision he made I thought, "yes, that is probably what he should do", but when he changed his mind, I changed my mind! Jon is one of my favorite male characters. Ultimately, I am glad that he decided to stay on the Wall, because he will be a great leader and they will need a great leader to fight the greatest evil of all: whatever lurks beyond the wall. Winter is Coming! I don't think the Lannisters have anything on what's coming to the Seven Kingdoms. It would be great if none of the Lannisters even survived until then - but we know that won't happen. I hope Joffrey is killed sooner rather than later though!
I love the direwolves! I was so incredibly sad that Lady had to die - especially since she was the gentlest of the siblings. But, each direwolf matches the personality of his/her owner. In this book, Sansa was definitely the "weakest link" of the Stark family - and her wolf is the only one that died. Survival of the fittest, even though it wasn't Lady's fault. :( I am hoping that Sansa starts showing some of her mother's strength and intelligence in the next book. And I really don't understand what happened to Arya. I realize that she was found by Yoren, but then what?? I can't wait to find out!
I don't know what to make of Tyrion. Is he good? Is he bad? Hmmmm. Time will tell. Then there is Littlefinger. What a traitor! Did he know what King Joffrey was planning? Is he still playing both sides of the fence? Someone said that he is loyal only to himself. Well, I wish they hadn't been right about that. I thought his love for Catelyn would sway him. Wrong.
Two simple words sum it up: Loved it! :-)
Wendy's Rating: *****
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