Title: very good
Product review: I'm generally not a fan of epic fantasy series, but a friend recommended this novel to me, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I really enjoyed reading it--what appealed to me most were the characters, particularly Eddard because of his committment to his family, Arya, and Jon. Since you're reading from each individual perpective, there are times when you know more than your character-- and I found that sense of dramatic irony to be very effective. The episodic nature kept the action and intrigue fresh, so I never found myself weary of reading. My criticisms with the book are that there were too many characters to keep up with, and sometimes I felt like I was reading towards something that never happens. Additionally, I felt as thought Martin should have included a little more information about the 'common' people of the realm and the general economy (which seem to be tacked on in the next installment as an afterthought). Overall, it was a thoroughly fascinating read.
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