I started out with ebooks for the first 4 of this series, then got book 5 on audio and the reader was terrible. 48 hrs of listening to someone who's voice I could not stand....but I have enjoyed the story. It gets a little wordy at times. It could definately be condensed some and not loose the story line.

Progressed a number of sub plots not covered in book one of "A Dance with Dragons", however, there were more cliff -hanger endings than at a kids Saturday morning matinee film show from the 50s. Unfortunately, there are still so many open endings only an early release of the next book in the series will stop you having to reread this book. Very complex.

There was more action among the main characters in this book 2 than the first. That said, some of the subplot characters in book one were not mentioned or progressed. With so many open major sub-plots I can hardly wait, roll on the next book.

At this stage I would like to know how many more books are left to complete the series.That was the problem with the Robert Jordan's " Wheel of Time" series. It became too complex with all the numerous sub plots and characters I gave up at book 10 after investing so many hours and only to find the author had died before the series ended! As good as this saga is I feel it needs to end soon.

Very good story and well written. Vibrant characters, real page turner.

However... It's very long, so.much going on. Could be a little more concise.

The new George R R Martin book A Dance with Dragons came out a week ago and it couldn't be better. The book is soo amazing. Everyone has GOT to read this book. Maybe the first 4 first :)