His point of view sheds a light on those mysterious creatures and, as a result, makes Jon’s quest more urgent and tense. Samwell’s point of view, for example, stands out because his sweet personality contrasts with the atmosphere of terror built by the constant appearances of the White Walkers. Besides that, the author also manages to avoid one of the greatest issues of the previous volumes, this time making all perspectives both interesting and relevant to the events that transpire. Martin has always told his epic story with a focus on the individual, highlighting the point of view of each character, and here he adds two more to the already wide range available: Samwell Tarly’s and Jaime Lannister’s. The story still follows the war for the Iron Throne, interspersing it with Daenerys’ search for power on the neighboring continent of Essos, and with the Night’s Watch’s resistance in the north, as they try to investigate and stop the advance of terrifying supernatural creatures. However, the book slips up precisely on the portrayal of some of these exciting scenes. The third installment of A Song of Ice and Fire, A Storm of Swords, is the novel in which all the plots of the series really start to unfold: its narrative is permeated by major events that brutally modify the political structure of Westeros and the life and personality of its inhabitants.
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