Quotes
“A craven can be as brave as any man, when there is nothing to fear. And we all do our duty, when there is no cost to it. How easy it seems then, to walk the path of honor. Yet soon or late in every man's life comes a day when it is not easy, a day when he must choose.” —George R. R. Martin, author "A Song of Ice and Fire" series
A Game of Thrones
I finally finished reading this mammoth of a novel, A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R. Martin. The original plan was to finish it last month but then, yes, it’s a big book.
If you like the stories of lords and ladies, kingdoms fighting and ruling—this may just be your cup of tea (or coffee, or beer). It’s categorized as a fantasy but in this first book, there isn’t much of that element yet. There is; however, lots of plotting, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, not to mention quite a bit of whoring going on.
Quotes
“Opening your eyes is all that is needing. The heart lies and the head plays tricks with us, but the eyes see true. Look with your eyes. Hear with your ears. Taste with your mouth. Smell with your nose. Feel with your skin. THEN comes the thinking, afterward, and in that way knowing the truth.” —George R. R. Martin, author "A Song of Ice and Fire" series