A Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones
In a world where summers last years and winters last decades, the only game is survival.
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George R.R. Martin's 1996 opening saga follows the noble Stark family as they are drawn into the treacherous politics of the Seven Kingdoms. When Lord Eddard Stark is summoned south to serve as the king's Hand, he walks into a court of lies, incest, and ambition that will shatter his family and the realm. No character is safe, no honour is rewarded, and every alliance carries a hidden cost.
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"When you play a game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.
"George R.R. Martin · A Game of Thrones
Martin was a television writer for years before returning to novels. He intentionally wrote A Game of Thrones as something too vast and expensive for the screen, only to have HBO prove him wrong.
The television adaptation Game of Thrones became one of the most watched shows in history. The book series remains unfinished, with fans waiting over a decade for the next volume.