A Clash of Kings
by George R. R. Martin · first published 1998
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In this thrilling sequel to A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin has created a work of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination. A Clash of Kings transports us to a world of revelry and revenge, wizardry and warfare unlike any we have ever experienced. A Clash of Kings A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders—Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon—who hold sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions s
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…Startup - Excellent. Changed the way I do business. A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1 - Great book, wonderful universe. Apparently Martin loves himself a good descriptions of clothes. A Clash of Kings: A song of Ice and Fire, Book 2 - Great book. Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Good book for a kid, pretty irritating kid though (the kid in the book, not mine). The Andromeda Strain - Excellent! Christ the…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2015?” ↗…finished it the movies became significantly less epic. I also read: The Martian, Andy Weir --Loved it, but not for everyone Streams of Silver, R.A. Salavatore --A fun read, disappointing ending A Clash of Kings, George R.R. Martin --Wonderful Meditations, Marcus Aurelius --Also wonderful The Art of Peace, Morihei Ueshiba & John Stevens --Platitudinous bullshit and an affront to O'Sensei
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗…misquoted by Hall" My other favorite quote is: “When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings
on “X says it is worth $19B, down from $44B last year” ↗…could be used as evidence for whatever it is. "When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say." - George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings
on “YouTube’s Rabbit Hole of Radicalization [pdf]” ↗…or listen to what both of them have to say. “When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings By censoring these 2 people, and even naming them right now, you have made them a greater celebrity than they were ever going to be. >Censorship works. I honestly haven't cared to listen to either…
on “The Futility of Censorship” ↗…here? why not? what are you afraid of hearing? “When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings