I’m only 300-pages in to the most recent A Game of Thrones book, but I can say that it’s much easier reading than its predecessor. A Feast For Crows was a tedious read for a, roughly, 1000-page story and that I finished it at all is testament to the narrative GRRM has built. I will say it was easier for the final 300-pages or so, but overall it was a tough slog.
ADWD, on the other hand, has been interesting right from the onset. I’m not convinced Martin know’s what he wants to do with Bran but I was pleasantly surprised by how Jon Snow dealt with Janos Slynt. I feared that would be a long, drawn-out affair. Thankfully, GRRM spared us that. It’s also good to see that some of these plot lines are finally beginning to merge.
There have been a few other interesting twists introduced as well. I have little doubt that I’ll finish reading it in short order. It’s been a Nook read as well and I have to say it’s been enjoyable so far. I was concerned I’d get headaches from the backlit display or that my eyes would get tired. So far, not the case. Perhaps all my time in front of other backlit displays has conditioned my eyes.
Either way, I’m looking forward to finishing this one. Though not the wait for the next one.