A Storm of Swords

A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3

By: George R.R. Martin

Narrated by: Roy Dotrice

Length: 47 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world....

But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others, a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords....

©2000 George R.R. Martin (P)2004 Books On Tape, Inc., published in arrangement with Random House Audio Group, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Locus Award, 2001

"A riveting continuation of a series whose brilliance continues to dazzle." (The Patriot News)

"I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers." (Robert Jordan)

Excellent

excellent read, as always! The story keeps you very intrigued! I am now moving on to book for to continue in the completion of this set!

a good read, or listen rather

excellent voice work 9/10 would listen again. gotta leave at least 20 words words words words words words words words

Tremendous performance

The audio performance of this book have taken it to another level, much better then reading alone and away much better than the TV Show.

Roy Ditrice has managed to create a song of fire and ice over entire saga inspiring life over any aspect of Weatrous, free cities, various characters and enriching This tremendous universe.
With greatest respect
👍😀
Roman.G

A Storm of Swords

Parts of the story was too detailed, causing it to drag. However, it wasn't a problem as I could jump ahead. Otherwise, it is an enjoyable experience, well read and acted out.

4th Reading!

Still enthralled, captivated and waiting for book 6!!!! No rush George, it'll be worth the wait!

Hardest of the three to stay focused on.

The book ending is dramatic but difficult to believe even with the supernatural themes in this story

good

kjempe😎 bra, flott, underholdende, Davos kapittelene er litt langdryge.. det kan med fordel spoles litt i.

awesome

this series keeps surprising me after every turn and keeps on getting better after each book.

Excellent!

The rich saga continues, and the story telling sucks you into a world so vibrant you scarcely want to put the story down!

Unforgettable

Out of the bleakness of the first two books comes the first glimmerings of redemption for our main characters. Martin's skillful world building produces thoroughly believable, if sometimes ruthless and brutal, story lines and characters. Clever plot devices, half concealed and often only revealed on a second reading. This would be a book you couldn't put down, if it were just a book, but enhanced by the dramatic voicing by Roy Dotrice, you will be absorbed into the world of ice and fire and feel like you are living the story.