Fantasy · Adventure · Science fiction
A Storm of Swords
The third volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, set in a continent riven by rival claimants to a throne while a colder threat gathers in the far north. Many viewpoint characters are scattered across the land and facing harsh consequences.
- First published
- 2000
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 992
- Format
- Book 3 of 5 in A Song of Ice and Fire
Read this if you want sprawling, unsparing fantasy politics and are already hooked on the first two books.
Skip this if you want a gentle read or a standalone story, or you haven't read earlier volumes.
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