A Feast for Crows

I decided to reread the whole series as a prelude to the excellent TV show on HBO and in anticipation of the next book to be released this summer. I was not disappointed. Each book leaves you captivated and desirous of the next “story”. Martin's writing is excellent and his ability to portray multiple characters, stories, and shape the reader's perceptions is remarkable. It is a difficult challenge for both author and reader to balance the multiple story lines and character development, but Martin does a great job. There are points where he overextends himself with the sheer volume of characters and important story arcs, but that is easily dismissed as you understand the epic scope he is trying to convey. An incredibly detailed story and characters that the reader truly becomes involved with mark all of the books. I anxiously await the next in the series. Winter is Coming!