A Dance with Dragons
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Date Published: July 12, 2011
A Dance with Dragons
Book Author: George R. R. Martin
Summary reviewed by:
Terrence Timmons
Terrence Timmons
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), University Of California, Santa Barbara 2019
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A Dance with Dragons:
TL;DR Summary
In a realm where fire meets ice, dragons dance and the fate of kingdoms hangs by a thread. "A Dance with Dragons" returns us to the vast expanse of Westeros and beyond. The North is a frozen battleground, where Stannis Baratheon seeks to reclaim Winterfell and the loyalty of the Northern lords. Jon Snow, now Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, grapples with leadership and the looming threat of the Others.
Far to the east, Daenerys Targaryen rules Meereen, but her dragons grow wilder and her challenges multiply. Tyrion Lannister, the fugitive lion, journeys through Essos, encountering slavers, sellswords, and ancient prophecies. As winter approaches, choices are made, allegiances shift, and the dance of dragons begins in earnest.
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A Dance with Dragons:
Genres
Fiction
Epic Fantasy
High Fantasy
Political Intrigue
Saga
Sword and Sorcery
A Dance with Dragons:
Main Characters
Jon Snow: The brooding Lord Commander, values duty and honor. His decision to aid the wildlings showcases his commitment to the greater good.
Daenerys Targaryen: The Dragon Queen, values justice and freedom. Her struggle to rule Meereen highlights the complexities of leadership.
Tyrion Lannister: The witty exile, values survival and wit. His journey in Essos brings new allies and insights into the game of thrones.
Bran Stark: The young greenseer, values discovery and family. His training reveals the vast tapestry of Westeros’s history and magic.
Stannis Baratheon: The determined claimant, values justice and duty. His march on Winterfell embodies his unyielding claim to the throne.
A Dance with Dragons:
Themes
Power and Responsibility: Jon’s leadership at the Wall and Daenerys’s rule in Meereen delve into the burdens of power and the cost of choices.
Destiny and Prophecy: Bran’s visions and the prophecies surrounding Daenerys underscore the role of fate and foretelling in the realm’s events.
Identity and Transformation: Tyrion’s journey and Daenerys’s challenges in Meereen reflect the evolving identities of characters amidst turmoil.
Loyalty and Betrayal: Jon Snow’s fate at the hands of his brothers and the shifting allegiances in Westeros highlight the fragile nature of loyalty.
Past and Future: Bran’s connection to the Weirwood trees and the looming threat of the Others emphasize the link between Westeros’s ancient past and its uncertain future.
