[shanghaichica]

I'm reading the third book now. So far I'm really enjoying the series. Probably one of the best book series/ books I've ever read. I may be in the minority but I actually really like the different character point of view chapters. Not only is it different and refreshing, but I think that the story is too complex to tell it from one or two chracters points of view. Another thing I like is how the author fills you in with a bit more of the back story in everybook. I also like how he tells you some of the back story from one chracters perspective, but then in later books will tell you the same part of the back story from a different characters perspective. The story is multi- dimensional and he is able to portray that excellently with the different character perspectives.


Yes he has written six books and plans on writing at least two more to conclude the saga,
but for me one of the biggest strengths of this series is the level of detail. It's well thought out, you can tell he takes his time and thus it is to be expected that it will take him years to finish each book. If we don't the 6th book for another 5-10 years I would understand.

As for the empty spaces, I.e when nothing is happening, I kind of like this because when something does happen it takes you by suprise and makes it more enjoyable for me at least. When you read some books, the plot gradually builds up to certain points. Sometimes I find that I have already guessed what is going to happen or even if I haven't it takes some of the bite out of the reveal. Most of the big reveals in the series have taken me completely by suprise. The only part that didn't was the red wedding in book 3. I had an inkling but the way it was written was excellent. Prior to the reveal I had a sense of impending doom as I was reading. This sensation was almost if not as good as it would have been had I not had any idea what was going to happen.