A Feast for Crows

A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4

By: George R.R. Martin

Narrated by: Roy Dotrice

Length: 33 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

GAME OF THRONES: A NEW ORIGINAL SERIES, NOW ON HBO.

Few books have captivated the imagination and won the devotion and praise of readers and critics everywhere as has George R. R. Martin’s monumental epic cycle of high fantasy that began with A Game of Thrones. Now, in A Feast for Crows, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself at last on the brink of peace . . . only to be launched on an even more terrifying course of destruction.

A Feast for Crows

It seems too good to be true. After centuries of bitter strife and fatal treachery, the seven powers dividing the land have decimated one another into an uneasy truce. Or so it appears. . . . With the death of the monstrous King Joffrey, Cersei is ruling as regent in King’s Landing. Robb Stark’s demise has broken the back of the Northern rebels, and his siblings are scattered throughout the kingdom like seeds on barren soil. Few legitimate claims to the once desperately sought Iron Throne still exist—or they are held in hands too weak or too distant to wield them effectively. The war, which raged out of control for so long, has burned itself out.

But as in the aftermath of any climactic struggle, it is not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters start to gather, picking over the bones of the dead and fighting for the spoils of the soon-to-be dead. Now in the Seven Kingdoms, as the human crows assemble over a banquet of ashes, daring new plots and dangerous new alliances are formed, while surprising faces—some familiar, others only just appearing—are seen emerging from an ominous twilight of past struggles and chaos to take up the challenges ahead.

©2007 George R.R. Martin (P)2011 Random House

Critic reviews

"Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best.... [He] is a tense, surging, insomnia-inflicting plotter and a deft and inexhaustible sketcher of personalities.... This is as good a time as any to proclaim him the American Tolkien." ( Time)

"The only fantast series I'd put on a level with J.R.R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings…. It's a fantasy series for hip, smart people, even those who don't read fantasy…. If you're new to the series, you must begin with Book 1, A Game of Thrones. Once you're hooked…. you'll be like the rest of us fans, gnawing your knuckles until book 5” (Marta Salij, Detroit Free Press)

“THE MOST impressive modern fantasy, both in terms of conception and execution, is George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.… A masterpiece that will be mentioned with the great works of fantasy.” ( Contra Costa Times)

changed some pronunciations from book 3 to 4

his pronunciations of names are already a bit off, but then he had to switch how he pronounced them from book three to four and it bothered me.

I love this series!

What made the experience of listening to A Feast for Crows the most enjoyable?

It is fun to go into this alternate world, set in medieval type culture.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Aria Stark, she is a little girl who has had amazing experiences and unusual training.

What about Roy Dotrice’s performance did you like?

His voice is very soothing, which is important in a long reading. Some voices were not distinctive enough, but overall good performance.

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

Way too long. More fun to spend time with the whole series over the summer!

Any additional comments?

You must be patient with this one, and try to keep up with all the different characters.

absolutely enthralling!

George R. Martin is the best Adult fantasy wtiter of our time. I have enjoyed every thrilling moment, and cannot wait for more. I started with the HBO series, but when I had heard they were deviation from the initial story of the author, I decided to pick up the books. I haven't been disappointed with my decision yet! Now on to the next one :)

WOW!

Roy Dotrice (aka Master Pycel from the show) is amazing! he reads the book masterfully. and George R. R. Martin is an artist of the highest mastery and paints a most beautiful and vivid story with his words.

another great book!

yet again the book did not fail to exceed my expectations. Can't wait to start the next

Several new characters, slower plot development, but worth the read!

This book sets up the 5th book. It introduces MANY new characters, and doesn't mention several of the characters developed in the earlier books, but it is worth getting through this book in order to get to the 5th book in the series. Overall, this series is the best story I've ever read.

Same as the rest . .

This a great series, and the performance delivers a solid experience. The whole series is well done, and I think it's better than the TV show (which is saying something). Enjoy!

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his performance of briane of tarth was just the worst. didn't like all the time in dorm. great otherwise.

Character changes

I’m not sure what happened here but suddenly Roy Detrice forgot what his characters previously sounded like and their names. It can be frustrating once when characters sound like someone else but overall still a great story. You just have to push past that part. Not looking forward to the character changes of the Fifth book.

Feast of Crows

Okay such and interesting series but am left frustrated for more.
Have already downloaded Th next book and will be starting it now. I have been listening to book of thrones since the HBO series ended so about 6 months and it has taken me this look to get to book 5 which is the last of the series besides the mini books that I will prob read as well.
It accompanies
me to the gym, in the care or yard work. Such a great series.