This essay totally won me over by pointing out the main outcasts in the series, which is half the population of Westeros, in other words, WOMEN! Yes, G.R.R.M knows what he is doing and he has a point! I should also mention "A Different Kind of Other" that explored the role of Freaks and Outcasts in A Song of Ice and Fire. I simply think we need to wait for the series to end before making a final judgment regarding a character. Again, I am not sure I agree with it completely but I found the reasoning quite logical. “Petyr Baelish and The Mask of Sanity” explored the psychology of a sociopath and was quite convincing. I am not sure I agree with it completely, particularly when it comes to characters like Robb, but I did find the author’s argument quite sound and in a certain level, quite true. “The Brutal Cost of Redemption in Westeros” explored Moral Ambiguity and had a very fascinating view on the morality of Westeros where Winter comes into the picture. “The Palace of Love, The Palace of Sorrow” explored Romanticism in A Song of Ice and Fire and was quite interesting. It explored “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” in ASOIAF, using Arya and Theon in particular to show both sides of this complicated disorder and how it can affect different people in different ways. “Art imitates War” was also very fascinating and informative. I admire this man even more now! It’s sad how much his intentions are misunderstood and he is accused of sexism! It was quite an eye-opener and it deepened my understanding of Martin’s intentions when he decided to include so many acts of sexual violence against women in his books. I especially enjoyed “Men and Monsters” by Alyssa Rosenberg which explored rape and sexual violence in ASOIAF. These essays were either exploring subjects uninteresting to me, or were repetitive with no compelling insight. Some of the essays were very fascinating and informative and thought-provoking while some others were quite boring to me and didn’t interest me at all. I have read many of these amazing online analyses but I still found very interesting information and thought-provoking analyses in this book. It’s true that there are many amazing essays on ASOIAF available online, most of them created by devoted fans and for free. It was better than I expected and I really enjoyed reading some of these essays. Some of the essays were very fascinating and informative and thought-provoking This book is basically a collection of essays on “A Song of Ice and Fire”. This book is basically a collection of essays on “A Song of Ice and Fire”. Plus much more, from military science fiction writer Myke Cole on the way Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder shapes many of the leading characters to author and television writer Ned Vizzini on the biases against genre fiction that color critical reactions to the series. Wild Cards contributor Caroline Spector delves into the books' controversial depictions of power and gender. Garcia, Jr., explore the series' complex heroes and villains, and their roots in the Romantic movement. In Beyond the Wall, bestselling authors and acclaimed critics offer up thought-provoking essays and compelling insights:ĭaniel Abraham reveals the unique challenges of adapting the original books into graphic novels. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. The epic game of thrones chronicled in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, from A Game of Thrones to A Dance with Dragons. Go beyond the Wall and across the narrow sea with this collection about George R.R. In Bey Foreword by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore Go beyond the Wall and across the narrow sea with this collection about George R.R. Foreword by New York Times bestselling author R.A.
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