A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
by George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin holds a highly rated rating of 4.45 out of 5, based on 1.3M reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 835 pages.
About A Game of Thrones
Here is the first volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Clash of Kings 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’s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.A GAME OF THRONESLong ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom’s protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens.Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; and a determined woman undertakes the most treacherous of journeys. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.source: georgerrmartin.com
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | George R.R. Martin |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 835 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.45 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 1,319,204 |
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What genre is A Game of Thrones?
A Game of Thrones is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Game of Thrones worth reading?
Based on 1.3M reader ratings, A Game of Thrones has an average score of 4.45 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Game of Thrones?
A Game of Thrones has 835 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Game of Thrones?
A Game of Thrones was written by George R.R. Martin. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for A Game of Thrones?
The ISBN-13 for A Game of Thrones is 9780553588480.0.
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