A Game of Thrones

I... don't... know? I wanted to read this even though I don't general like huge high fantasy novels, but it's such a cultural zeitgeist and I maybe want to watch the show but I can't be snobby about it if I don't read the book first, duh.

So, like I said, high fantasy is not my thing and I got frustrated by how many characters there are. I also hate fictional books that come with fictional maps and fictional family trees. I much prefer books that hone in deep on a few characters and how fucked up they are. This has just, so many. I generally liked the characters? Except the ones I wasn't supposed to like, boohiss. I was pretty surprised by all the messed up sex stuff?? I mean, Daenerys, what even?! Yipes.

Also the ending was very unsatisfying. IDK. Ultimately I guess I didn't really think I would like this book, but I liked it more than I thought it would, but I still didn't like it very much.