A Game of Thrones

A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1

De: George R.R. Martin

Narrado por: Roy Dotrice

Duración: 33 h y 46 m

Resumen del Editor

Now the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones - the masterpiece that became a cultural phenomenon

Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert's name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse - unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen's brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister - the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind.

All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki - whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

©1996 George R.R. Martin, (P)2003 Books On Tape, Inc., published in arrangement with Random House Audio Group,a division of Random House, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

• Locus Award, 1997

"Martin's trophy case is already stuffed with major prizes...He's probably going to have to add another shelf, at least." (Publishers Weekly)

"The first volume in Martin's first fantasy saga combines intrigue, action, romance, and mystery in a family saga." (Booklist)

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

"This novel is an absorbing combination of the mythic, the sweepingly historical, and the intensely personal." (Chicago Sun-Times)

The gods are in the details

This book is so expansive you have no choice but to become invested. It’s great to listen to such a superb narrator seamlessly meld between each character and relay details and alternative plots we don’t get with the television series. I’d personally still be interested to read George R. R. Martins conclusion to this series.

Great reading of a great book

What can I say? I waited until the HBO series was over so I wouldn't fall into the cliché of saying "the book did it better" while watching it. now it's done and I got into this book right away. Boy was I glad I waited! The show was awesome (let's not talk about the last seasons) but this book is amazing! The detailed worldbuilding and real characters are astonishing. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was only improved further by Roy Dotrice's narration. Solid five stars, without a doubt.

Companion

Listening to the books AFTER having watched every second of every episode only enhance my love for the show and story.

Excellent story, executed extremely well

enjoyed the story, the voice acting and the production of the first book. looking forward to the others in the series.

Great narration!

I’ve already watched the show. So I had to “read” the books as well. This narrator is fantastic!

Game of Thrones, as read by Mr. Dotrice

What a wonderful story and talented reader! With a story that has so many characters, Mr. Dotrice expertly separates them all, by giving each one their own distinct voice and phrasing. I just bought the next book and I can't wait to hear it!

Very good.

Its hard not to think of the HBO series while listening to the book, though pronunciation of some names and phrases is hard to come to terms with since its embedded in the mind one way and the narrator pronouncing them another. But overall enjoyable listen.

Narration

I love this book, and have read it many times. The narrator's inability to remember his own pronunciation of names (that are mispronounced to begin with), application of a nasal English accent to Dothraki blood rider's voice, and a lack of variety in character voices was the only thing that took away from it on Audible. He does have a pleasant true voice and reads clearly. So I can forgive most of that. Overall I definitely recommend the book. Having read most of Martin's works related to this set. I realize I probably just have pretentious expectations for the reading of this story.

Long but enthralling

While Roy Dotrice's voice sometimes sounds like an old man, his different accents and dialects make the story come alive. I haven't read this series yet, but I recommend either version based on what I heard. The plot is constantly twisting and although there are a lot of characters to keep track of, they do come together to make the story clearer for the time being. This is a story line I enjoy.

Fantastic book all around!.... great reading, too

I don't believe there's much better writing...and performance out there on audible... maybe a Stephen King novel... similar type of "feel" in regards of story completeness and pace.. although different type of subject (s). I loved it!