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I don't recall the Song of Ice & Fire series as being one of detailed world building in the sense that DiapDealer describes. There aren't detailed magical systems or lengthy history lessons, IIRC. (It's been a half-year since I read the books, so I may be mis-remembering.)
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No, Martin doesn't do it to the extent that some do; I was just referring to the
"Look at the depth of the world that he's created!" comment in general, for the most part. But for me, geography, heraldry and architectural descriptions of each "landed" families' stronghold still qualifies as world-building though (and turtles). As does the ins and outs of the party circuit for the Kings Landing socialite crowd. And side-trips to Dorne.
I personally have no problem keeping the huge cast of characters straight... I just don't
want to anymore. He lost me... and that makes me sad, because I had such high hopes.