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  • A Clash of Kings

  • A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2
  • By: George R.R. Martin
  • Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
  • Length: 37 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (90,029 ratings)

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A Clash of Kings

By: George R.R. Martin
Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
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A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. And from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war.

It is a tale in which brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when kings clash, the whole land trembles.

©1999 George R.R. Martin (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.
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Critic reviews

Locus Award, 1999

"A truly epic fantasy.... The novel is notable particularly for the lived-in quality of its world, created through abundant detail...for the comparatively modest role of magic...and for its magnificent action-filled climax.... [Martin] provides a banquet for fantasy lovers with large appetites." (Publishers Weekly)

"Fans of epic fantasy should appreciate this lavishly detailed sequel to A Game of Thrones." (Library Journal)

"Dotrice's range of vocal tones, from gravelly and commanding to silkenly dangerous, creates a mood of insistence that holds the listener captive throughout the epic story." (AudioFile)

"Grabs hold and won't let go. It's brilliant." (Robert Jordan)

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Great

Truly engaging with it's dark and mysterious plots as Kings and small people alike feel the impact of plots and battle, winter still comes.

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love it!!!

watched the show. loved the show! now I'm reading the books! 2nd book in, in less than 2 months. love the books too!

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Great book of course!

The book is amazing! George R.R. Martin is a genius. My only complaint is the reader mispronounces quite a few things, Petyr, Brienne, Valar Morghulis etc. etc. Still not a reason not to listen to the book. Though I’d love to see them re-record it with a better reader.

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Simply breath taking and sad

amaing.. can imagine any one else reading this either. always a joy to sit and listen

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Loved it!!!!

Awesome awesome awesome loved it can't wait for book 3, loved Mr. Dotrice's reading very well done

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Davos chapters: officially bearable. Miracle? yep.

so, as a read- this is my least favorite book of the series. The Davos chapters are just God awful to get through. They make eyes tired and minds wander. via Audio .. they are actually enthralling. That's all, Little Birds. Whisper to you later.

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Amazing book!

Roy Dotrice is the best narrator you could ask for. made this book even more amazing than it is.

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Fantasy fans, lend this your ear!

The enduring pedigree of this franchise is clear to any who read/listen. Every title in this line is an ACE for all fans of the fantasy genre; rich characters and/or engrossing, utterly immersive realms to become lost in. Roy Dotrices’ performance is magic. Cannot imagine these stories brought to life by anyone else. RIP sir Dotrice. This title is guaranteed to hook you!

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Awesome

Never seen the show. Enjoying the books very much! looking forward to starting the next part!

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Good, but bad pronunciation of Brienne

The voiceover guy pronounces Brienne as Br-eye-een.... It drives me crazy, but it's a great book.

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