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  • A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1
  • Written by: George R.R. Martin
  • Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
  • Length: 33 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,943 ratings)

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A Game of Thrones

Written by: George R.R. Martin
Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
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Publisher's Summary

Now the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones - the masterpiece that became a cultural phenomenon

Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert's name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse - unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen's brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister - the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind.

All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki - whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

©1996 George R.R. Martin, (P)2003 Books On Tape, Inc., published in arrangement with Random House Audio Group,a division of Random House, Inc.

What the critics say

  • Locus Award, 1997

"Martin's trophy case is already stuffed with major prizes...He's probably going to have to add another shelf, at least." (Publishers Weekly)

"The first volume in Martin's first fantasy saga combines intrigue, action, romance, and mystery in a family saga." (Booklist)

"Grabs hold and won't let go. It's brilliant." (Robert Jordan)

"This novel is an absorbing combination of the mythic, the sweepingly historical, and the intensely personal." (Chicago Sun-Times)

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better then the show

just be careful ...once you begin i swear to the old gods you won't want to leave.

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I watched the TV show before I read the books and I know that makes me an awful person, but the only thing I didn't like is some of the voices for the characters, the story itself is better than the show though.

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Worth the venture

A few pronunciation changes that took some getting used to, but was an overall very good telling and a most suitable voice for the story

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loved it !!

Roy Dotrice gives and amazing experience as you delve into the world of Ice and fire , I've been hooked to listening to his performance as he give life to all the character of this book , I would recommend it to anyone

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Made reading fun for me

I have never been able to finish a book. I end up losing interest very quick or fall asleep. This made reading fun for me and kept my interest. I look forward to the other books in the series.

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fantastic

absolutely fantastic job by the narrator with this incredible story by George. I'm not a reader but have watched the show so to listen to this book was a great option for me. very descriptive scenes in the book

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Not the right narrator

The narrator ruined this book for me he makes most of the characters sound like a bad Monty Python sketch.

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Best 32 hrs. of entertainment on Audible

Wow : best audible book yet . Fantastic, use a credit. 32 hours of the best entertainment on Audible . The narration by Roy Dotrice is a stellar performance.

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Loved The Book!

Fantastic story! Great Narration! The story gave me chills throughout the book and the ending made me speechless!

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Love the depth of the story.

So much story line. You will listen over and over. I didn’t enjoy Mr Dotrice’s narration. However he dud far better than I ever would have!!

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