• A Dance with Dragons

  • A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5
  • By: George R.R. Martin
  • Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
  • Length: 48 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (58,656 ratings)

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A Dance with Dragons

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

Dubbed the American Tolkien by Time magazine, George R. R. Martin has earned international acclaim for his monumental cycle of epic fantasy. Now the number-one New York Times best-selling author delivers the fifth book in his spellbinding landmark series - as both familiar faces and surprising new forces vie for a foothold in a fragmented empire.

In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again - beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has three times 3,000 enemies, and many have set out to find her. Yet, as they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind.

To the north lies the mammoth Wall of ice and stone - a structure only as strong as those guarding it. There, Jon Snow, 998th Lord Commander of the Nights Watch, will face his greatest challenge yet. For he has powerful foes not only within the Watch but also beyond, in the land of the creatures of ice.

And from all corners, bitter conflicts soon reignite, intimate betrayals are perpetrated, and a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, will face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some will fail, others will grow in the strength of darkness. But in a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics will lead inevitably to the greatest dance of all.

Enchanted? Check out the rest of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.
©2011 George R.R. Martin (P)2011 Random House

Critic reviews

"Filled with vividly rendered set pieces, unexpected turnings, assorted cliffhangers and moments of appalling cruelty, A Dance with Dragons is epic fantasy as it should be written: passionate, compelling, convincingly detailed and thoroughly imagined." (The Washington Post)

"Long live George Martin...a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers." (The New York Times)

"One of the best series in the history of fantasy." (Los Angeles Times)

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so good...where is book 6? It's been since 2011?

so very entertaining...Please hurry with book six before the new season in 2019....I flew through these in 3 months from the beginning. thank you Audible

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This narrator is amazing

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Loved the story. This narrator is so good I am going to look for other Audible titles he has done.

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Awesome

Really wish all the books were done already. So different from the show. Truely awesome!

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why did it have to end?

I love this series so much! I could listen to it over and over and I might. I only hope that George Martin is able to finish this story.

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Roy Dotrice is awful.

Roy Dotrice is awful. Roy Dotrice is awful. Roy Dotrice is awful. Roy Dotrice is very awful. so, so, terrible.

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Third time listening. ..intrigued as ever!!!

Always hear something new each time I listen! love the suspense, the plots, and can't wait to read the next book!

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Best book yet

Great read. AFFC was solid but ADWD substantially picked up as far as plot. It focused back on the more interesting characters from the first three books and was action packed. Martins choice to add more pov characters, notably Selmy and Connington, added more breadth to the novel. Contrary to popular belief I actually still enjoyed the last 2 books being read by Doltrice, although I couldn't picture Victarion talking without a clothespin on his nose. We need those last 2 books!

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About time I finished this book

Wow! I can't even begin to say how much I love the book's storyline compared to the TV series. I can't wait for the next book! After years of being to busy to sit down and finish this book, I decided to listen to the audio instead. I'm so glad I did!

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Great story but some of the voices are awful

I can't deal with the voices of the main women. It makes them sound so wimpy. Arya is brutal to listen to and she's one of my favorite characters. Still worth it for they story but I'm glad I read the books first before I experienced the grating girl voices!

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Great book!!!

this book was great just twist and turns and the story just kept you wondering what's next !!

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