Spontaneous Musings

Considered writing a review of George RR Martin's novel Game of Thrones, but have more or less decided against it. What you would be reading would be how I experienced the novel through my lense not necessarily how the novel is. Although I could step back from it and give some objective pointers, I suppose. It is in my view over-written and spends far too much time describing every little event in the characters lives - which would be fine if we didn't have a total of eight characters points of views to keep track of, plus eight different plot threads, each with their own chapter. And often the points of view do not coincide. You are shifting perceptions constantly.

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(Oh as an aside, I'm researching Social Psychology courses and books at the moment, with a possible interest in pursuing that field as a new career. If you know anything about this field or any books that would interest me - feel free to advise/recommend/etc. Thanks muchly!)