Back in 2014-15 I first read the A Song of Ice and Fire series, I liked it then, though I didn't completely comprehend everything that was going on due to my mastery of the English language was far, far worse (I'm Dutch, remember?), and I'd mostly only read children's or YA books in English at that point. After reading it the first time, however, I didn't really feel any need to revisit it. I didn't own the books, simply borrowed them from an acquaintance.
But last year I happened to have been given a free copy of A Game of Thrones by one of my housemates. So sure, why not revisit it after all those years? Now I can finally figure out if it still holds up or if my opinion has changed.
Please note that this review includes a brief mention of several dark topics, including rape, an adult-minor relationship and incest. Spoilers ahead.
