![]() ![]() For fans drawn to the series by its television iteration, A Game of Thrones brings a familiar story to an incredibly detailed new level, making this a worthwhile listen whether or not you’ve made the trek to Westeros before.įor fans of Neil Gaiman who seek a similarly multi-layered narrative style, The Name of the Wind combines elements of medieval culture, religion, wizards, and more in a modern take on the hero’s journey. From there, the narrative takes off in different directions, following different characters on their many intertwining paths across the Seven Kingdoms, and accomplished narrator Roy Dotrice keeps listeners riveted to every twist and turn. ![]() The story opens when Ned Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, goes south to visit the capitol (and his old friend, the King) to investigate the suspicious death of his brother-in-law, Jon Arryn. It’s a brutal, bleak existence for most, filled with morally ambiguous figures with dark, entangled histories. With enough audio to occupy listeners for an entire day without pause, the monumental A Game of Thrones introduces its audience to the realm of Westeros. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series: epic. There is only one word that fully describes this first entry in George R.R. ![]()
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