These chapters also introduce us to Melisandre, a red priestess and powerful shadowbinder in the service of Lord Stannis. Theon is the more interesting of the two, and his sister, Asha Greyjoy, is a delight.ĭavos serves more as a vehicle for learning about King Robert’s brother, Lord Stannis Baratheon, who declares himself to be the rightful King of Westeros. There are also two additions: Theon Greyjoy and Ser Davos Seaworth. All the same point-of-view characters from A Game of Thrones are retained in A Clash of Kings, except for Eddard Stark. The battles and strategic maneuvering among the six families are accompanied by a healthy dose of intrafamily drama and betrayal.Īlthough the storylines are sprawling, they work so effectively because they are presented from the eyes of a vibrant cast of well-realized characters. The scope of A Clash of Kings is enormous: six warring families, all vying for power following the deaths of King Robert Baratheon and Lord Eddard Stark. Having already established the key characters in A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings jumps right into the action and never lets up. Martin’s epic second volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, is a masterclass in grimdark fantasy, somehow improving upon the already excellent first volume, A Game of Thrones, in every respect.
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