A Feast for Crows
Few books have captivated the imagination and won the devotion and praise of readers and critics everywhere as has George R. R. Martin’s monumental epic cycle of high fantasy. Now, in *A Feast for Crows*, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself at last on the brink of peace . . . only to be launched on an even more terrifying course of destruction. ***A Feast for Crows*** It seems too good to be true. After centuries of bitter strife and fatal treachery, the seven powers dividing the land have decimated one another into an uneasy truce. Or so it appears. . . . With the death of the monstrous King Joffrey, Cersei is ruling as regent in King’s Landing. Robb Stark’s demise has broken the back of the Northern rebels, and his siblings are scattered throughout the kingdom like seeds on barren soil. Few legitimate claims to the once desperately sought Iron Throne still exist—or they are held in hands too weak or too distant to wield them effectively. The war, which raged out of control for so long, has burned itself out. But as in the aftermath of any climactic struggle, it is not long before the survivors, outl
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Joffrey is dead. Cersei is regent. The Lannister and Stark wars have burned themselves out and the survivors are picking through what's left. Brienne hunts for Sansa, and the Iron Islands choose a new king.
A Feast for Crows splits the cast geographically, focusing on King's Landing, the Riverlands, and Dorne while omitting fan favorites like Tyrion, Jon, and Daenerys. Their stories run concurrently in A Dance with Dragons. Many readers find Feast slower as a result.
Some readers prefer a combined chronological reading order that interleaves chapters from both books. The publication order is recommended for first reads, but the combined order is popular for re-reads.
Yes. A Feast for Crows is the fourth book in A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, published in 2005. It follows A Storm of Swords.
A Feast for Crows was written by George R.R. Martin, published in 2005 by Bantam Dell.
A Feast for Crows is 792 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, A Feast for Crows takes most readers 12 to 17 hours to finish.
A Feast for Crows is a standalone novel by George R.R. Martin, not part of a series.
A Feast for Crows is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.