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A Storm of Swords: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Three

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Roy Dotrice
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Book
2164
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291
Release Date
March 16, 2004
Duration
47 hours 34 minutes
Summary
THE BOOK BEHIND THE THIRD SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES, AN ORIGINAL SERIES NOW ON HBO.

Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin’s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.

A STORM OF SWORDS

Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King’s Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. . . .

But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others—a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords. . . .
Reviews
Profile Avatar Emily S Oct 2017

Some of the voices made me laugh, which was distracting at first. However, after a while the narration was just entertaining to listen to and easy to follow, especially when transitioning from dialogue to inner thoughts.

Profile Avatar Mary Shaw Sep 2015

I loved this book! Though I wish that there was a faster speed than ludicrous, it just goes way too slow for me. Also, some of the voices Dotrice uses are just awful. Luckily the constant character swapping from chapter to chapter, means that you needn't listen to an annoying voice for too long.

Profile Avatar Stephen C. Sep 2018

Enchanting fantasy novel, only made better by the timeless Roy Dotrice.

Profile Avatar Amy S Oct 2017

Very good. Exciting and shocking read

Profile Avatar Renell Debassige Oct 2016

These books are great, book 3 is my favourite so far! Roy Dotrice narration grows on me.

Profile Avatar James J May 2018

I love these books. I have the hard copy and I read along sometimes or I'll just listen. The voices of the characters, read by Roy Dotrice, can be spot-on. Other times I cannot stand it, and go back to reading because the slobber and his voice is so repulsive. Iain Glen would be my choice to voice the books Mr. Glen read "The Blacks & The Greens" and it was fantastic.

Profile Avatar Timothy R Jul 2017

Absolutely amazing , George RR does it again and again .... You just know your in the mind of a genius .... Narrated wonderfully , the narrator is brilliant with his voice tones and keeps you HOOKED !

Profile Avatar Micah D. Jan 2019

My favorite book in the series (and will remain so until WOW and ASOS are released....Georgie-Boy....). Roy Dotrice does an overall fine job, mispronunciations considered. The North Remembers.

Profile Avatar Francine B. Dec 2018

Loved everything about this book including the narration. A masterpiece!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2018

As always great book! I came to know of the book series because of the HBO show. As usual the characters are what drive everything. If you are up to date with the show, take the time to listen to the books.

Profile Avatar Olukayode O Jan 2018

Very good!

Profile Avatar Lisa F Sep 2017

Roy is a master narrator! I don’t understand how he keeps the voices separate.

Profile Avatar Robert P Aug 2017

Mr. Doltrice's reading of Fire and Ice is brilliance. His words bring George R.R. Martin's magnum opus to life with a story telling skill that is as epic as the tale he tells. Now we only need to entice Mr. Martin to finish it!

Profile Avatar john o Jul 2017

Great continuation of the story. Narrators voices start repeating themselves for different characters which gets confusing.

Profile Avatar Jim S Jul 2017

roy dotrice is unbelievable, amazing addition to a wonderful story.

Profile Avatar Jared L Apr 2017

Amazing to the end. I've listened to this so much, I talk like them almost.

Profile Avatar Kristy Applen Feb 2017

Loved it.

Profile Avatar Pamela Butler Feb 2017

Awesome!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2017

Better then audible! My audio book app is great for work, long car rides and I even fall asleep listening to George RR Martin's 3rd installment of his epic series with all its twists turns. A dagger to the heart, so vicious and unexpected it brings you back all the way to book ones heart-rending ending.

Profile Avatar Michael Miller Nov 2016

Outstanding, I couldn't wait to listen.

Profile Avatar Maggie Fatsis Oct 2016

Great story - incredible narration! The number of voices Roy Dotrice reading is impressive and very engaging!

Profile Avatar NAte Cox Oct 2016

Amazing book. Amazing narration. Truly a masterpiece.

Profile Avatar Gabriel Caraza Sep 2016

the best in the series so far, and fantastic narration once again.

Profile Avatar Brandi Scharber Aug 2016

Book 3 in the series is amazing!The Narrator is amazing. He does such a great job with all the voices!

Profile Avatar Nick Jones Feb 2016

Great all around, book and narrator. Awesome for long car rides .

Profile Avatar Sharner Smith Jan 2016

Great book. Narration was good too. I'm enjoying this app very much.

Profile Avatar Rick Tucker Oct 2015

Excellent listening!! great narration! Just started the next book and it has a different narrator... not as good though!

Profile Avatar Michael Sexton Sep 2015

Best of the five. My second time listening to this book and it is even better than the first time. Dotrice is great. I will not watch the HBO series because it could never match the book.

Profile Avatar Todd bruce Aug 2015

The narrator gets a bit carried away with his voices sometimes A bit hard to understand.

Profile Avatar Ryan S. May 2026

Better than the show but the narrator drives me crazy. He makes most of the characters sound like they’re idiots and their voices are inconsistent at times. You get used to it but it shocks you out of the immersion sometimes

Profile Avatar Jon De Paul D. Jan 2026

Great book.

Profile Avatar Brock K. Aug 2025

Great

Profile Avatar James A. Jun 2025

A great listen. Sometimes having seen the series helps follow what is a complicated story. I did at times find the accents used for different characters strange choices made. overall well worth it, listened now to the entire series. how ghly recommended.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2025

Lots to keep track of!

Profile Avatar Lacey Feb 2025

This narrator has some problematic choices that can be very distracting. I love the books but this narrator is not it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2025

test

Profile Avatar sarbeth91 Dec 2024

maybe my favorite book in the entire series so far. so much happened but it didn't feel chaotic or confusing

Profile Avatar Jason R. Sep 2024

Good book but I prefer David Gemmell books but this site doesn't have them

Profile Avatar Barbara Aug 2024

Excellent narration!

Profile Avatar Riyah S. Feb 2024

I've been trying to enjoy it it, but it's been skipping around, and it's driving me crazy . it's making it hard to listen to it. Please FIX THIS

Profile Avatar James S. Nov 2023

Well I am listening to a clash of kings on audible and before that I finished book number one. The narrator is fantastic and has to be one of my favorite narrators.

Profile Avatar Henry B. Aug 2023

shits getting hot

Profile Avatar John May 2023

Very good book

Profile Avatar Lauren D. Apr 2023

I didn’t enjoy this as much as the previous, but only slightly less. They are all great

Profile Avatar Uglybug B. Dec 2022

Simply the greatest fiction ever written. Masterful front to end. It’s about my 12th time reading/listening and each I find new answers to age old mysteries and new questions I didn’t even think of the first 10 times through. 100/100

Profile Avatar Zoran D. Apr 2022

The voice of the narrator is soothing and adapts the characters very well. I don't like the way he pronounces Petyr Baelish

Profile Avatar Ben M. Jan 2022

The voice for Walder Fray is literally unbearable.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

decent enough book but honestly find another narrator, this man has managed to mispronounce practically everything he could.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Good, but reader makes every character sound like Walder Frey.

Profile Avatar Bonnie M. Feb 2021

This series does not disappoint except for book 4. But first 3 books are great! In hopes the 5th book will make up for he 4th. No complaints on this book in the series.

Profile Avatar Patti M. Sep 2020

This is the best of the GoT books!

Profile Avatar Amani P. Aug 2020

I love this book, it is my favorite out of the 3 books I’ve read so far. I’m now on book 4 and I’m not sure if I’ll change my mind after that. I especially love the details in this book 3 about the Wall and beyond.

Profile Avatar Tanya M. Jul 2020

I just love game of thrones ❤️ the narrator though

Profile Avatar Elizabeth J. Jun 2020

enjoyed listening to each book so far in the series

Profile Avatar Darren B. Jun 2020

This is the best book of the series so far. Twists that make you keep you engaged and hungry for more.

Profile Avatar Jasmin Daniels Jun 2020

obviously amazing

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

great story

Profile Avatar Dawn H. Jan 2020

I love all of these books. Couldn't have had a better narrator! Excellent

Profile Avatar Jose Z. Aug 2019

You know as they say. Nothing come close to a book. After watching the show and listening to the narration. I chose the book. The show just gave me faces to the name. Well done. Love it

Profile Avatar Elizabeth Sanchez Jul 2015

Great book! Can't wait to listen to the next one!!!

Profile Avatar Terry Jones May 2015

Love these audio books, Royce Dotrice is the best at narrating !

Profile Avatar Jenna Deterling May 2015

A great read/listen! Highly recommended this book, and all books in this series.

Profile Avatar RJ VanDerPoel Nov 2014

Mr. Dotrice is an excellent narrator! I don't have the time to sit down with the book & I have a feeling I would have a harder time keeping along with the book if I were on my own. I'm sticking with Roy for Feast For Crows because he's able to remember his MANY different voices for each character. The book itself needs no further high praise, it's far more amazing and in-depth than it initially appears. Although I'm more of a fan of the TV show (even though it has many differences). The rich and full-proofed storyline is amazing & (in my opinion) parallels the works by Tolkein his works. Audiobooks is amazing because it's extremely rare that the buffering takes too long or that the app on my phone isn't work. Only one or two delays in playing in about 4 months now. 100% satisfied with their customer service line too!

Profile Avatar joseph pinzone Jan 2014

I started audio books with this series and Roy Dotrice narrating. And let me be the first to say I could not have had a better easing into audiobooks than this. Always an avid reader, I have wanted to read at times when it is not feasible and was quite dismayed until I tried this option. I was not disappointed. First the narrator, because without a good narration a book can be as bland as stereo instructions. Roy Dotrice is an amazing vocalist in his right. He assigns a voice and a style to each character and brings the story alive as he reads. You get much more than you bargain for! Anything by this narrator is sure to be a treat! Now for the book. If you've been hooked by the first two books, this book is a downright thrill. The plot thickens and turns continuously. So many questions are answered, and so many more questions spring up in their place. The convolutions are endless which seems tedious, but as the story takes its turns and the characters unfold the action only builds. You will find favorite characters in this book and loathe others, only to find yourself backtracking and changing just as the book does. And this author is not afraid to kill off characters, good or bad. You will find yourself angered by the death of good men and women and bearing through seeminglessly boring characters while worse men prosper, just before the world is turned upside down. This is not so much a story as it is a ride. If you're new to audiobooks or the storyline, rest assured. This series is great, and you will be sorely lacking for not having been a part of it.

A Storm of Swords: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Three

A Storm of Swords: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Three

Author: George R. R. Martin
Read by: Roy Dotrice
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