As in the previous two novels manages George RR Martin here again the reader in his exciting and unpredictable vortex of politics, intrigue, war, fantasy and individual fates draw. Once you start you can this book difficult to put down. The characters are described so realistic that you do not mind to imagine. The style is impressive, because by the skillful choice of words generated started a unique Atmossphäre. Quick recognizes the reader that really anything can happen and nothing and nobody remains perhaps spared. This very fact raises the book very refreshing on other fantasy novels. The characters are shown convincing, have weaknesses like every person and some one may suffer well despite their perfidy. One can always understand why as traded. Thumbs up!