A Game of Thrones

A great opening to a modern epic saga, highly addictive. I was engaged the whole time. Vivid characters that flew off the pages. Strong and enduring, that I ended up loving some in the end. I truly love this first book, from the get go I get to meet families that are bonded by love and honour, families that are evil, cunning and at times disturbing, also the unlikely heroes that emerged from nothing and came out in the end triumphant. The tapestry of a story is rich in history and alive with prose. Not a dull read in sight. Beautifully written, and brutally set, this is epic fantasy for the ages.