
World Book Day is an important day and as such, the writers at I’m With Geek have decided to write about our favourite books. These will have touched readers in one way or another, inspired us, or helped us through hard times; but one thing’s for sure, they’re still with us now, like an old friend who is always waiting for you to need them again, to pick you up when you’re down. This, for me, is not just one book, but an epic series: A Song of Ice and Fire.

Currently, there are five books that have been released, seven if you include the books that were so oversized that they got cut in half. There will be a minimum of two more before the end. They follow numerous characters, with each chapter being narrated by someone different.
Martin has one of the largest casts in his story and seems to be able to keep up with each individual. Each person is unique and three dimensional. They will all do things to make you love them, and hate them in equal measures. No one is perfect, making the characters all the more lovable, relatable and realistic. Some of the characters aren’t always interesting enough to have their own chapters and so it will drag on occasion but it’s worth powering through this one-of-a-kind series.

There is a lot to say about the books but it’s hard to know where to start, and if everything was mentioned, you would again have the size of his book series. It is a fantastic read, if challenging at times, and will always make you feel better about your own lives when you’re feeling down. The plot is full of twists and turns, and suspense. You will never be bored with this world as there is plenty of action and something for everyone, except perhaps small children. Keep them away from this series!
The fact that the TV adaptation has been so successful says a lot about the quality of the writing and the story. They had so much material to work with that they couldn’t possibly have gone wrong and ruined it. They have changed a few details here and there but it never changes the major plot or causes any problems. If you have time on your hands, or don’t mind spending a long time on the same series, I highly recommend these books. There is still no word as to when the next instalment will be released. It was originally expected to be March 2014, but now it is likely to be 2015, or even 2017! You can’t rush works of genius, I guess. I’ll still be waiting around for it when it is released and I can’t wait for that day. Each book finishes on a major cliff hanger and I am excited to re-enter that mystical world and see which of my favourite characters managed to survive! Winter is coming (still)!