A Song of Ice and Fire books 1-5 Book Review

To all the people that I have ignored during the last four months, I'm so sorry :P This is the reason. Valar dohaeris. All men must serve.

It feels bittersweet to finally click the "set today" finished reading button. All 5,216 pages of A Song of Ice and Fire, all 5,216 pages of adventure and witty word play, victory and defeat, the Red Keep and other castles and the Wall, mead and meat, fire and blood, mountains of the Vale, snow in Winterfell, the treacherous seas surrounding Pyke, the serenity of the Water Gardens in Dorne, the heat of the Summer Isles, the stench of Slaver's Bay, the great grass sea of the Dothraki, and yet it feels like I have just scratched the surface. I want more! I don't know how fans of the first book waited over a decade to get to the fifth book, which is still far from over! This is by far the most adventurous series that I have read. I feel sorry for House Stark, not only because of the fate they suffered, but because they have the most uninteresting story line (except for Ned's past in relation with Jon Snow's birth and the possibility that he may be Lyanna and Rhaegar Targaryen's son). I feel that House Lannister was too short-lived (especially Lord Tywin, Ser Kevan and Joffrey, and Myrcella is underrated. She hasn't died in the books so I hope there is something in store for her). The Lannisters were the ones who kept half of the story line interesting, with their plots and betrayals. Cersei is one of most hated characters in the TV series, but after reading the books, I have a deep understanding of this sad woman with a serious penis envy. Only Daenerys Targaryen beat the Lannisters in holding my interest. Dany is but a child who has been through so much. Her character is built fit for a queen (and yes, I am raising my banner for Her Grace). However, in the game of thrones, you win or you die, which is why I don't think I'll ever cure the book hangover from this series even after the release of the final book (is book 8 really the end?). Now excuse me while I sit in a corner and deal with my sepanx, counting down the days till season 6 (and the next books please!). I have so much more thoughts about this series, but I think this will suffice for now. #bookreview #bookworm #bookwormproblems #bibliophile #bookhangover #sepanx #gameofthrones #GoT #housestark #houselannister #cerseilannister #housetargaryen #daenerystargaryen #westeros