One sentence summary
A boxed set of four epic novels – A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords and A Feast for Crows – written by George R.R. Martin, narrates the struggle for power in a mythical world of magic, dragons, and secrets.
Book genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Drama.
Main topic of the book
George R. R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones Boxed Set” transports readers to a mythical world of power struggles, where each plot is more intriguing than the last.
Key ideas
- A Game of Thrones: The story centers around the noble Stark family whose patriarch, Eddard, rules as the Warden of the North. As the house of Baratheon seizes the Iron Throne, the Stark children become ensnared in the plots and schemes of a multitude of rival families as their struggles for power reverberate beyond their boundaries.
- A Clash of Kings: The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros continue to be torn apart by war and the ambitions of the Iron Throne’s contenders. As the Starks defend their kingdom against treachery, they must also be ever vigilant against the powerful otherworldly forces of the White Walkers.
- A Storm of Swords: A bitter clash of royalty ensues between monarchs of houses Baratheon, Lannister, and Stark, thus creating a storm of swords that threatens to destroy their world. At the same time, a new threat looms on the horizon; the return of the mysterious magical creatures known as White Walkers.
- A Feast for Crows: As the civil war nears its end, a new enemy appears – the mythical creatures known as the Others. Westeros is now faced with a famine, rebellion, and long-forgotten magic. Meanwhile, the armies of Daenerys Targaryen challenge the Iron Throne and its usurpers in their own quest for power.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- A Game of Thrones: In the first novel of the series, Eddard Stark rules as the Warden of the North and is drawn into the politics of the royal family as the house of Baratheon seizes the Iron Throne. His children become ensnared in the plots and ambitions of others as their struggles for power increase.
- A Clash of Kings: As the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros split apart in carnage, the Starks must protect their kingdom from treacherous forces and mysterious creatures who threaten to bring the world to the brink of destruction.
- A Storm of Swords: In this novel, an epic battle ensues between houses Baratheon, Lannister, and Stark. At the same time, the White Walkers make their return, thus creating a storm of swords that threatens to consume the world of Westeros.
- A Feast for Crows: As the war nears its end, a new enemy appears in the form of the mythical creatures, the Others. Westeros is now faced with civil unrest, famine, and ancient magic as the Targaryen army challenges the usurpers of the Iron Throne for power.
Key takeaways
- George R.R. Martin’s series of novels, “A Game of Thrones Boxed Set,” is an epic tale of power struggles, ancient magic, and dragons that will enthrall and captivate readers of all ages.
- The four separate novels in the series – A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows – bring readers through plot twists and epic tales of war, betrayal, and courage.
- The characters in the story, ranging from powerful rulers to common folk, embody values of respect, honor, and duty.
- Each storyline is a masterfully crafted adventure that skillfully balances chaos and peace, fantasy and reality, and good and evil.
Author’s background and qualifications
George R.R. Martin is the author of the popular “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, on which the HBO show “Game of Thrones” is based. He is also an editor, screenwriter, and producer. He started writing at the age of 21 and since then he has become one of the most popular and acclaimed authors of fantasy literature.
Target audience
Fans of fantasy and epic fiction, adults, young adults and mature readers.
Publisher and first publication date
The books were published by Bantam Books in 1996 for the first volume in the series, A Game of Thrones. The fourth and final novel in the series, A Feast for Crows, was published in 2005.