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  • 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 (89,895 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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The narrator really brings the characters to life. Cant wait to start the next book!

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

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Performance makes all the difference. Story is gripping can't wait to read/hear the next one.

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Why did I wait so long?

Would you consider the audio edition of A Clash of Kings to be better than the print version?

For a series as complicated and rich as these, I listen and read the books at the same time. I miss the complexity of the details if I just listen to the book. Listening and reading allows me to fully appreciate works like A Song of Ice and Fire.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters and the incredible vastness of the world he has created. I can't imagine what it's like to be inside the mind of Martin. He's a genius.

What does Roy Dotrice bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dotrice brings a lot of color into the hundreds of his voice characterizations. Sometimes the female characters make me wince but I'm happier if I just let go and allow him to take me along for the ride. I've listened to Books 1 and 2. He is perfect for the series.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Impossible. It takes me weeks to finish these books.

Any additional comments?

The immense size of these books made me hesitate years ago to start reading this series. I regret that decision. I could have already been on my second reading! This work is inspiring. When I grow up I want to be George R.R.Martin.

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Love it. Great narrator, too. The amount of detail in both the area and characters is amazing.

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Great!

I really enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. you really feel like you are there.

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Wish the chapters were named AND numbered

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It would be immensely helpful to me if the chapters, of which there are dozens, had also the chapter NAME instead of just the number. If my mind wanders, it would be quicker to focus if the name of the character were visible. I had to make a cheat sheet to carry around.

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