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Winter is Coming

Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones

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Winter is Coming

By: Valerie Estelle Frankel
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
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Game of Thrones fans watch in delight as the epic battle of Lannister and Stark entangles the Seven Kingdoms. But only the sharpest notice how these houses echo Lancaster and York in the War of the Roses. Druids, Catholics, and even Zoroastrians wander through Westeros, reframing their religions for a new world of fantasy. But how medieval is Westeros? Did lady knights and pirates really battle across Europe? The audiobook Winter is Coming: Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones explores all this and more, from the echoes of history to the symbols and omens our beloved characters.

Who is Jon Snow's mother and why is she a secret? What is Daenerys's real power, unknown even to her? Will these two characters share a destiny? Where is the red priestess's real Light bringer and when will it arrive? Through dreams and prophecies, imagery and allegory, the deepest secrets of the series unfold, in an exploration friendly to watchers and listeners alike.

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This book gave me a deeper understanding of many storylines that I didn't quite get. It also asked questions that I havent thought of. I felt as if I was having a great discussion about a fantastic book. the narrative was outstanding as well

things that make you go Hmmm

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I have finished the books on here a few times . watched the show.
there are things in here, lots of things that are not in the story, anywhere. maybe they have a different story than I or an uncut?

confused

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What did you love best about Winter is Coming?

it had been awhile since last reading the books, currently published, it was great as a refresher on all the little plots and possible outcome of future events. Plus it broke down some of the more prominent characters into there smaller parts.

great review and food for thought

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If you have read all five books this is the book for you!!! I've read all five books and listened on Audible and i still don't understand everything that is going on in the 7 Kingdoms. This book will fill in the blanks book by book and page by page. You will learn a lot about John Snow and the story of his mother. you will learn about bastards in Westrow and a lot about the Dragons!!! I still can't get enough. If your a fan check it out.

WINTER IS COMING

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If you could sum up Winter is Coming in three words, what would they be?

About John Snow

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the ideas and the discussion of parallels to European history. Though as far as the characters were concerned the vast majority of the interesting discussion is about John Snow.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but SPOILERS

Know GOT? This'll Blow your mind!

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Would you consider the audio edition of Winter is Coming to be better than the print version?

Hmm that's a hard one.. as a die hard GOT fan I can see how having the print version might be appealing to someone looking for a reference or some highlighted passage but, you can save audio clips in the Audible app now as well..

Who was your favorite character and why?

House stark! They have such a rich history that it is hard to remember a lot of the family tree or facts.

Which character – as performed by Oliver Wyman – was your favorite?

Snow.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book, although somewhat brief left me very pensive and anxiously looking forward to WOW.

Pleasantly surprised!

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Virtual map to some of the most convoluted sub plots in the throne game.revealing the many layers of plots in this great series.

best guide to the thrones .

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Who was your favorite character and why?

The best story by far is the background on Jon Snow. There other stories that are expanded from the series and complemented with information from the books.

Any additional comments?

Overall this is a good listen if you are a fan of the TV show or have read the books some time ago. Probably as the stories continue to be developed the book will become outdated. After reading A Dance of Dragons and even during season 5 of the TV show the book remains very pertinent. I really enjoyed it and appreciated the GOT content.

Helps pass the time from one season to another

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The first several chapters are excellent, as is the performance throughout; however, if it wasn’t free on Audible I would have wanted a refund. The last 3 chapters are a tedious monologue on European history better suited to a junior college lecture hall, then under the guise of hitching your own wagon to a celebrated author who has spent decades actually Earning his own stars.

How to Put your Own Wagon in the Game

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This book feels like a series of blog posts. There are some very interesting points and lots of repetition--even long quotes are repeated. With a good edit, this could a fascinating 60 minute story. It is well read.

A mixed bag

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