A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
by George R.R. Martin
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 523.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 969 pages.
About A Clash of Kings
A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders—Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon—who hold sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war. It is a tale in which brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when kings clash, the whole land trembles.Here is the second volume in George R.R. Martin magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R.R. Martin stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | George R.R. Martin |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 969 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 523,303 |
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What genre is A Clash of Kings?
A Clash of Kings is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Clash of Kings worth reading?
Based on 523.3K reader ratings, A Clash of Kings has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Clash of Kings?
A Clash of Kings has 969 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Clash of Kings?
A Clash of Kings was written by George R.R. Martin. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for A Clash of Kings?
The ISBN-13 for A Clash of Kings is 9780553381700.0.
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