The very interesting twist within this sub plot is currently making me rip through the pages of part one of Book three! Jon Snow’s character is further developed and is shown to be a multi level and multi faceted character, much more so than the brooding bastard of book one.
Running parallel we have the developing situation to the North of the Wall and the deepening sense of dread and danger posed by the wildlings and the hidden menace coming behind them. I was not expecting the turn Theon Greyjoy makes and it was a pleasant, yet shocking, surprise to see how Martin uses these Westernos Vikings to further entwine and complicate his storyline. Interesting as well the introduction of the Iron Men of Pyke as major protagonists in the storyline. He also becomes somewhat of an unlikely hero in the Battle of King’s Landing as well. Likewise his plotting and scheming to cement his position of power using his wit, guile and clansmen is very well handled by the author.
He is by far and away my favourite character in the series so far, despite my intense dislike of the Lannisters and their cause! He grows into his role as the Hand of the King and slaps the impudent King Joffrey more than once. The Imp, Tyrion Lannister plays a massive role and Martin I feel develops the storyline of this particular character masterfully. Taking off from the point in Book 1 when Jamie Lannister is captured the story develops and the plots thicken and twist. The book itself is a 800+ page plus monster but the action is so fast paced and frenetic that the pages flow past faster than the Trident. Namely Stannis and Renly Baratheon, the main contenders along with Robb stark and Joffrey Baratheon for the Iron Throne. We are introduced to some characters in greater depth. A roller coaster of a story that delves into the civil war tearing the Seven Kingdoms apart.
Well its done I’ve finished reading book two of A Song of Fire and Ice and it topped the first book by a mile.
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