A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin, which continues the story that began in A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings, the first two novels in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. In this instalment, the War of the Five Kings rages on, the Starks are still reeling after Ned’s death, Daenerys Targaryen continues to gather strength and the Night’s Watch find themselves under threat from the Others. George R. R. Martin’s sprawling epic is one of the most popular fantasy series of all time, and has been adapted into the successful television show Game of Thrones.
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AMERICAN NOVELIST
Born in New Jersey in 1948.
Notable works:
Fevre Dream (1982), novel
A Game of Thrones (1996), novel
A Dance with Dragons (2011), novel
George R. R. Martin is a fantasy and sci-fi writer, best-known for his series A Song of Ice and Fire. He has been praised for his morally complex characters and the adult themes of his fantasy works, which differentiate him from other fantasy writers. He tends to focus on realism over a simple good versus evil plot, creating worlds where politics and magic are equally important. He has also written many short stories and is the editor of the popular multi-author Wild Cards series. Martin is a six-time winner of the Locus Award and has written episodes of hit television shows such as Twilight Zone and Beauty and the Beast.
Martin gained an MSc in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism and worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. He married Parris McBride in 2011 and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
BATTLE RAGES ON IN THE EPIC FANTASY
Genre: fantasy novel
Reference edition: Martin, G. R. R. (2011) A Storm of Swords. New York: Bantam Books.
1stedition: 2000
Themes: fantasy, honour, betrayal, war, religion, magic, power
The War of the Five Kings rages on in the land of Westeros. King Joffrey Lannister sits on the throne, having defeated his uncle Stannis in battle. The King in the North, Robb Stark, continues to fight for justice after Joffrey’s murder of his father Ned. While Westeros is at war, Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled daughter of Mad King Aerys and mother to three dragons, is slowly building her strength in the East. Meanwhile beyond the Wall, the immense barrier that protects the country of Westeros from all to the north, Jon Snow and the Night’s Watch struggle to fight the Others, a fantasy race of ice-cold creatures, whose armies of the undead are only growing.
A Storm of Swords