• A Clash of Kings

  • A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2
  • By: George R.R. Martin
  • Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
  • Length: 37 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (89,006 ratings)

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A Clash of Kings

By: George R.R. Martin
Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
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Publisher's summary

A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. And from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war.

It is a tale in which brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when kings clash, the whole land trembles.

©1999 George R.R. Martin (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

Locus Award, 1999

"A truly epic fantasy.... The novel is notable particularly for the lived-in quality of its world, created through abundant detail...for the comparatively modest role of magic...and for its magnificent action-filled climax.... [Martin] provides a banquet for fantasy lovers with large appetites." (Publishers Weekly)

"Fans of epic fantasy should appreciate this lavishly detailed sequel to A Game of Thrones." (Library Journal)

"Dotrice's range of vocal tones, from gravelly and commanding to silkenly dangerous, creates a mood of insistence that holds the listener captive throughout the epic story." (AudioFile)

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

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great listen

really enjoyed this audible book. I am tired of people commenting that everyone sounds like an old guy but I don't know if they realize there's a hundred characters in this book. trying to do a hundred different voices is impossible

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Excellent narration

I love listening to Mr. Dotrice read these stories. Every character has their own voice which adds so much depth to the experience. (Hooray for voice actors!!) The books are incredible on their own. I would be sorely disappointed to hear a less thorough narrator.

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Roy is the best

I have enjoyed every bit of this production. Roy Dotrice is the best narrator. my his soul rest in peace.

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way better then the show

the books give you a great insite on the relationslships made between characters and makes you feel for them alot more then in the show

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I love Roy Dotrice's storytelling!

By book 2, Roy Dotrice has really got these characters down! Though some of the gals do sound like "old crones", he has done his best with the voice he has. I appreciate that very much. I have heard the book read by a female voice whom could not get ANY of male voices on point at all. I am now on to Book 3!

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Love it

The narrator really brings the characters to life. Cant wait to start the next book!

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Flawless

Amazing! Do not get attached to anyone. They will die! Loved the end of this one. The series is addicting

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perfect

this series has been my go to for long hikes and never ending traffic. I become emmersed and forget how challenging both can be. beautifully read

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Much better than watching on TV

Loved it ... a very interesting story ... left me wanting more ... the reader was excellent.

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Loved it

So great! The narration and story were amazing. This is the best way to do these books!

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