FEAST FOR CROWS: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Four: 04

The writing keeps you engaged end to end! The characters are well developed and the detailing paints every part the scenes for you to live through the storyline.

The book i received is in its best condition and i would definitely recommend to buy it. Its the same book thats in the image. The book cover is also the same black. The quality is the best in its price range (rs.195). You can believe me and buy it without fear.

First of all, the packaging was as always, awesome. With air bags as cushions. Received the book within 2 days of ordering. I would again like to point out to amazon to get a better smartphone or a stylus to it's delivery boys if the are planning o keeping the procedure of collecting delivery signatures digitally. Signing in the smartphone was troublesome. Regarding the novel, it's quite awesome. More new characters, more new locales. R.R.Martin's epic saga seems to be going in a great direction. Really recommended for any fantasy lovers. If you love the TV show, highly recommended to read the entire novels.

I thought the book would be new. The seller should have mentioned that it was used. There are tears on the edges of the book, and binding isn't good either.

First of all, if you are looking at this review/book, I need not tell you how awesome " A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE " series is and how George.R.R.Martin is a modern day legend in epic fantasy writing. It is hard to not get carried away when reading his books. I haven't read the entire series yet but I am well on my way. Tell you what. If you love the TV show, you are gonna die for these books. Period. Amazing offer by Amazon. I got the entire set( 7 books ) including this one for a mere 1000 bucks which is dead cheap. Also the delivery is prompt. I ordered these one day and the day after, they are on my doorstep. The packaging was compact and clever but could have been better padded. However the books are fat and squat, so be careful while you read them, lest you break their spine.

I initially had doubts about this book after reading the other reviews posted here, however a few pages in, all those doubts were quashed. I agree that it's a real bummer not having Jon, Daenerys, Tyrion, Bran, Davos, etc. in this book however you will find that these other characters are just as riveting as the aforementioned ones. I read through this book and enjoyed it as much as the previous three books. The Cersei, Jaime, Brienne chapters are all excellent to read through. And of course, the events in Dorne and the Iron Islands are just as good. It got a little boring for me in the middle chapters and I don't particularly enjoy the Arya chapters however that didn't take away any pleasure I got from reading this one. In conclusion, it's a must read, not that I have to tell you. 😀

This book started slowly in the beginning but picked up the pace and again turned out to be the best at the end. This has so many new stories and very much different from the show’s trajectory. Got to know many new stories. GRRM is the best. Hats off to the author!

A Feast for Crows is likely the most divisive part of the ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire series of books. In developing the sequel to the widely loved A Storm of Swords, George R.R. Martin realized that he wouldn't be able to do the five-year time skip he originally envisioned because there was just too much plot in this deep series. However, because he wanted the fourth book to be shorter than A Storm of Swords (which was the longest book yet, an accomplishment of its own given the door-stopper length of these books), the fourth book in the series would need to be split into two more: A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. Each needed its own complete story, though, so George R.R. Martin decided to split the plot of the books on geographic location: A Feast for Crows would follow King's Landing and the Riverlands, while A Dance with Dragons would follow the North and across the sea in Essos. This meant that each book would have different point of view characters, and many of the fan favorites ended up in A Dance with Dragons, such as Tyrion, Danaerys, and Jon. However, although some of the fan favorite characters are missing, A Feast for Crows is still definitely an entry in this amazing series, and a worthy one at that. A Feast for Crows follows directly from the end of A Storm of Swords and follows many point of view characters on the south end of Westeros as the War of the Five Kings winds down. Cersei and Jaime are dealing with the loss of their father and taking care of the kingdom, Brienne is sent through the Riverlands to search for Sansa Stark, the Iron Islands lose their king and must find a new one, and Prince Doran in Dorne is also dealing with the loss of his brother in the events of the prior book while other machinations are occurring under his nose. With the expansion to Dorne and more detail in the Iron Islands, a large amount of new point of view characters are brought into play in those areas, though most take up only one or two chapters. Other recurring characters like Cersei and Brienne are now given their own chapters as well, further developing their characters. The plot moves forward in its own way, though it is apparent that this is a middle book. There are no big twists like previous books (the big death of the first book or the Red Wedding of the third), and the plot does often feel like build-up. However, those who enjoy the characters of the series will still enjoy their arcs over the course of the book, while the latter act of the book does build up to some thrilling final chapters that set up the forward progression of the series nicely. Where A Feast for Crow proves that it is still a worthy member of the series, even if not the best, is its characters: they are still deep and wonderfully written. A vast amount of characters exist in this book, but all of them are rich and believable, from point of view characters to side characters like Robert Arryn, Genna Lannister, or Septon Meribald. The point of view characters are well-developed, often in ways that give us new insight into their characters. For example, we get a better idea of Brienne's upbringing and life back home, and we finally learn what goes on in Cersei's head as she rules the kingdom. Cersei is a highlight of the book, not just because she has the most chapters, but because we learn a new perspective on her and learn why she is the way she is, but in a way that still takes care to keep her as unlikable as ever, if not more so. Character interactions and relationships are also still strong, especially the growth of Jaime and the way his relationship with Cersei develops, or breaks, over the course of the book. The deep characters are one of the series' greatest strengths, and that doesn't change here. Another of the series' strengths is strong writing and excellent world building, and both are here. A Feast for Crows continues to have well-written dialogue. Martin is a master at crafting wonderful monologues that hit hard and scenes that close out a chapter leaving us wanting more (only to have to wait until the next chapter from that character). The prose is great as well, whether it is describing drool-inducing meals, gorgeous fashion, or imaginative locations. The world of A Song of Ice and Fire is rich in a way that takes the best cues from Tolkien, but understands what it was that made Middle-earth such a beautiful setting without just cloning Middle-earth. We get new developments about Westerosi culture, from Dorne to the Iron Islands, and even a little bit across the Narrow Sea. This cultural development also continues the intelligent themes and motifs of the series while focusing on some new ones. A Feast for Crows delves into how a medieval society treats women and the roles it puts them, religion, the mystery of magic, and the ever-present politics in ruling a kingdom ("the game of thrones"). This is a hard book to rate and review, because many may still have different feelings. Mechanically, the pieces are still there, the characters and the world are still well developed in a truly Martin way. However, the absence of characters like Tyrion, Jon, and Danaerys and lack of or minimal progression on some of the overarching story lines of the series (such as the Wall or Danaerys' journey back to Westeros) may leave this book as "that one you have to get through" for some readers. However, those willing to wait for those characters, and take in this book as it is, will still find a book that is definitely a part of the series and well worth a read.

It's kinde handbook actualy if you want to read this also add to basket a magnifying glass

A capa não chega a ser dura, mas é de material resistente. As folhas são ótimas pois não são no estilo “página de Bíblia”, então são resistentes também. Arte da capa é linda. Recomendo.

I loved the second and third instalments of the series but I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much considering how this was split into two parallel time-lines (continuing in book 5). Thoroughly enjoyed the book in spite of the split in story lines.

I almost didn't buy this book because of the negative reviews and the litany of complaints about the quality of this book compared with the first three. I'm glad I wasn't swayed. True, some of the prominent characters from the first three books (who still survive) are missing, notably Tyrion and Daenerys as POV characters; but they are there in spirit and their (mis)deeds continue to influence the actions of the other main characters. With them missing, and a number of other characters killed off, who supplies the POV? Well, a number of new characters, sometimes only inhabiting one chapter; but unlike some reviewers I found that the new characters added a new dimension to the book, which together with the flashbacks to times long gone, added flesh to the bones of a rip-roaring adventure to make it a true classic. The landscape is as dark and dreary as before but with new horrors. Perhaps the most understated is Qyburn, who carries out unspeakable acts in the deep dungeons of Kings Landing - well, maybe not always unspeakable, as some of the torture scenes are described in horrible detail. As always decapitated heads, rotting flesh, maiming, disfigurement and cannibalism are well covered in the writing, brought into vivid contrast by descriptions of juicy oranges being enjoyed in Sunspear the capital of Dorne. Meanwhile we get an in depth look at the Ironborn people, with their fiercely proud but cruel code of conduct. This is typified by the idea that going to sea without wearing full armour is craven because it shows that you are afraid of drowning; a novel, but somewhat warped concept! One of the key elements in this book is the emphasis given to the different religions and their growing importance, which first became apparent in "A Clash of Kings" with the murder of Renly. Also, the divide between the living and dead is becoming blurred (Watch out for The Hangwoman!), possibly paving the way for fresh horrors from beyond the wall in the next books of the series. Apart from the price of the Kindle edition, the only other area in which I would agree with some of the negative reviews is the complexity of the plot and the vast number of characters, often with similar names. To make it even worse, a couple of the characters change their name, and in one case the new name is used as a POV character. To follow all of this you either have to have an excellently organised memory, or read the book in one mammoth session. Failing that, do as I did - cheat! The only way I can manage the books in this series is to read them with a concordance alongside. As I mentioned in a previous review I have found a couple of Apps for the iPhone which work well for me. Game of Thrones - Wiki (online) and Game of Thrones Companion (offline). By occasionally referring to one, or both of these, I can just about keep my head above water (no reference to the Ironborn intended) and enjoy this masterpiece.