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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 (89,867 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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AWSOME

Book 2 is as Great as Book 1 , I’m about to start book three . Pretty stoked

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As wonderful as ever!

Another edge of your seat wonderful book in the series. I could not wait to keep listening to it!

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Excellent!

This is an amazing book. I recommend it to each and every person who loves an outstanding story. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

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Absolutely Amazing

This is the second book I have completed of GOT and I am a huge fan of the Narrator. There was never a dull moment, each chapter kept me fully engaged and eager to hear the next. I highly recommend this book.

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Addicted!

The author does an amazing job of character development and keeping you very enthralled in the story.

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strong story line with twists you would not expect

What did you love best about A Clash of Kings?

the dire wolf pups and the twists they have to play

Who was your favorite character and why?

brandand stark. and they way he is traviling out of body with his worf and the wondering what roll they will have with the winter to come.

Have you listened to any of Roy Dotrice’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

i have no idea. i just watch movies

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Serves the series well.

Started a song of ice and fire due to te HBO show "game of thrones".

The books are just a bit more fulfilling. With a busy schedule sitting down to read is hassle so the Audiobook version was a treat. Will be continuing the series through the audiobooks.

Very enjoyable.

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LOVING THE STORY

it's truly amazing omg I would Recommend this to anyone I know it's that good

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excellent

What did you love best about A Clash of Kings?

all of it

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Clash of Kings?

there were so many big moments

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

a change in voice for the differnt characters

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

too long for one sitting , but a feeling of wanting to get back to it asap

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When are the next two books coming out?

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Captivating continuation of an amazing story

A clash of kings is exactly what this chapter in the series is. Sovereignty over the seven realms is in dispute as claims are made, fealty is sworn and blood is spilled. Victories are won and lost both on the field of battle and within council chambers. Heroes lower themselves to depths from which there is no return and villains find redemption through actions made public and those kept discreet.

Roy is a decent enough narrator, I only wish he would never narrate a female again. It is difficult to imagine a beautiful maiden or lusty harlot through the throaty, rumbling reverberations of Roy's attempt at breathy seductive voice.

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