A Storm of Swords

A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3

By: George R.R. Martin

Narrated by: Roy Dotrice

Length: 47 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world....

But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others, a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords....

©2000 George R.R. Martin (P)2004 Books On Tape, Inc., published in arrangement with Random House Audio Group, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Locus Award, 2001

"A riveting continuation of a series whose brilliance continues to dazzle." (The Patriot News)

"I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers." (Robert Jordan)

Great fantasy book!

George RR Martin certainly can weave a story, and A Storm of Swords is no exception. Roy Dotrice, the main reader for the series has a wonderful cadence and I like his pronunciation of the names. Thrilling installment.

Chapter breaks incorrect

What made the experience of listening to A Storm of Swords the most enjoyable?

The chapters didn't have titles and a new chapter would start in the middle of a track, which made it very difficult to find where I had left off. Other than that, this was an amazing book and Roy Dotrice has spoiled me with his amazing portrayal of these characters!

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Storm of Swords?

Lots of character development, can't wait to see what it all means for the future!

Splendiferous

This is the best one yet. LISTEN TO IT NOW!

This Keeps you wanting more

I have enjoyed every book in this series, I love the detail, and how he tells the story.

Nothing's better than a few deaths at a wedding...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely suggest this book if they love stories with a while world of stories

What other book might you compare A Storm of Swords to and why?

Wheel of time series

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

He captivates you with his voice. How his voice changes for each character. Also the fact he reads every Song of Fire and Ice book is amazing.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There are enough moments where you either yell out with joy and pride. Then the next you just want to hold yourself and cry. But I think that's George R. R. Martin for you.

Any additional comments?

The book is very captivating and has a great flow to it as each character goes through their own trials and tribulations.

Exceptionally read!

I expected great narration and wasn't disappointed. Perfect pauses were made for great dramatic effect and the character voices were numerous and well distinguished.

Exciting!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

the narrator is very good and does a variety of voices. He has a pleasant voice and makes the story interesting

Which character – as performed by Roy Dotrice – was your favorite?

Tierrian Lanaster

Any additional comments?

I have noticed a few editing errors, such as lines being repeated, but it's not a big deal and doesn't detract from the book.

A Storm of Swords Will Draw You In

What made the experience of listening to A Storm of Swords the most enjoyable?

This is the third book in the series and I am listening to them in order. Not the usual book genre I normally read but I can't stop now. The story line is difficult to follow. It jumps around so much. The lesser characters are hard to keep up with because their names are so similar and a few of the younger ones are named after older ones. I have found that it helps to borrow a copy of the book from my local library while listening to the audio book. The book has a list of the main characters and families in the appendix. It helps in understanding who they are and to follow the story. Do not get too attached to the main characters. They don't all survive. I was very sad when two of my favorites met a very sad end in this book. It is a great series, just very, very long.

What did you like best about this story?

The Starks.

Which character – as performed by Roy Dotrice – was your favorite?

Tierion is a very interesting character and I really enjoy the accent the reader gives him.

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

There is no way to listen to this book in one sitting.

Story picks up after a slow second outing

Where does A Storm of Swords rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Best - Roy Dotrice captures characters better than any other performer.

Any additional comments?

If you don't already know about Game of Thrones than you are missing this generations Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. However if you don't have time to commit to the reading the HBO series is extremely faithful to the books.

Narrator slipping near the end

This series is very good. A bit boring at times but deep with the interactions of the characters and surroundings. Well worth the credit.
One thing I noticed was the narrator in the last few hours seemed to be having trouble
when switching from one character to another. Many times I didn't
know who was talking and everybody sounded like Long John Silver.(Pirate) All and all I did enjoy this book but the narrator can make a great book sub-standard.