Full Disclosure I did not get a free copy of this book from the author to review. Had he chosen to give me a free copy I would've given it back and bought it anyway. I'll take a signed copy of the printed book but it's electronic so that would be difficult as there are none in print.



A review I read about this book stated that it read as if it were a conversation with a fellow ASOIAF fan and I concur wholeheartedly.



I began reading the GRR Martin saga a couple of years after graduating High School (and continued to read them as they came out.)

When they began the show I was extremely pleased with how a story I had read and held fondly in my memory over the years had been translated onto the screen. It felt the same but it was completely different, so to speak.



When the Red Wedding episode premiered I sat most of the episode watching my wife's reaction as the story unfolded instead of watching the show. Needless to say I've re watched it since then.



I recently changed jobs and have a longer commute, I purchased the audiobooks shortly after season 4 finished to listen to on my commute to work in anticipation of season 5 as I don't have time to sit and read the books physically again.



Although I had read the series beforehand, there were so many details that I had forgotten about, so much history and I forgot about all the history and intricacies in the series that I've fallen in love with the story all over again.



I've been reading forums here and there about theories that fans have about where the story goes and such and I read a couple of blogs (one of whom Marc writes on) but with the busy life I lead, reading a back and forth from many different people gets a bit tiresome.



I think the author has done a wonderful job in describing the changes and analyzes the episodes objectively. Both Volume I and Volume II of this series have gotten me through various lunch breaks at work, or on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Great read, I look forward to the next Volume!