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6 reviews matched your criteria:
A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin
Martin's otherwise excellent writing is overshadowed by boring characters and unappealing subplots. Read the full review by Becky Parkhurst.
A Game of Thrones is intricate, gripping and original, featuring memorable characters and a rich, assured writing style. Read the full review by Tane Aikman.
The Golden Compass is suspenseful, action-packed, and full of both beauty and horror. It's stunning. It's magnificent. I'm running out of superlatives, so if you're still with me and not running as fast as you can to the bookstore to get your own copy of The Golden Compass, read the review. Read the full review by Sara Lipowitz.
The Golden Key is an intriguing story about a magical but corrupt painter who seeks power through his art. Read the full review by Sara Lipowitz.
The Grey Horse is a sweet, funny story about the romantic travails of an Irish púca, set at the end of the nineteenth century. A perennial favorite of mine, I return to it again and again because I love to spend time in the world that MacAvoy has portrayed and with the characters that she has created. Read the full review by Sara Lipowitz.
Stephen King's The Gunslinger weaves traditional fantasy elements (wizards, magic, strange creatures, doors between worlds) into a story that is perfectly at home on the fantasy shelf. All in all, it is a fine beginning to a promising series. Read the full review by Greg Ferrar.