A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The gripping Sunday Times bestselling historical fantasy fiction book

GRRM is such an accomplished writer, once you start reading, it is impossible to stop. Reading Dunk and Egg, you feel like you have entered the ASOIAF universe again , only this time a common hedge knight is your POV.

A century before A Game of Thrones, two heroes wandered Westeros. When a book cover says that with the legendary name GRRM on top, one just can’t ignore this little gem of a book. On top of that, its TV adaptation will be out in the next 10 days or so. I resisted reading this book for years as I was eagerly waiting for the TV outing, so I could read it right before its launch. My timing is perfect. This is from the age when Targaryens are still on the Iron Throne, but unfortunately, the Dragons have gone; only the memory remains. There comes a new hero in the form of a Hedge Knight with no background, knighted by a dying Knight who took him as a kid and trained him to be a good one at that. Tagging along with him is a nut case of a boy called Egg, originally he happens to be none other than Aegon Targaryen, the future king of the seven kingdoms. Let me tell you that the kid is hilarious, and the way he takes our giant of a Knight Ser Duncan was totally laugh-out-loud comedy, and the way Ser Duncan keeps trying to punish him was so funny. Even his love interest was a good turn of events, and even on that front, the author kept me asking for more. Their amazing chemistry is the best part of this entire story told in three parts and much to my heartbreak it is hardly 350 pages which so less from GRRM standards, I kept asking for more to no avail though, and guess what, he had no time to continue its second part  as his fans are still waiting for the last two parts of his masterpiece “A Song of Ice and Fire” yet. I was eagerly looking forward to glimpses of my favourite kingdoms like Starks, Lannister’s, Frey’s and so many more in no particular order and Mr GRRM does obliges on that front, if he ever end up writing this one’s sequel, I guess the great wall is not that far before Ser Duncan will travel that far with his insolent squire to take a look at the wall or may be go beyond that too. But the best part about this book is the Illustrations by Gary Gianni, they were simply WOW, the way he gave the faces to so many characters, it was totally outstanding. I believe he has made the TV adapter's job easy by making those illustrations, as it won’t be much for the casting crew to pick up the right actors for those characters, going by his sketches. There are no fewer than 125+ sketches in a 350-page book. Have you read A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or are you looking forward to the TV adaptation at least? It is very hard to choose one favourite from Mr Martin, so it is inevitable that almost all his books so far are best sellers. Big time looking forward to so much more from him at the earliest.

Another engrossing GRRM product which has its moments of thrills , twists and heart. Must read !

Wonderful story

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" by George R.R. Martin is a compelling collection of three novellas set in the richly detailed world of Westeros. Taking place about a century before the events of "A Song of Ice and Fire," these stories follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, who is revealed to be Aegon V Targaryen. The book masterfully blends elements of classic chivalric romance with the dark, intricate politics and rich lore that fans of Martin's work have come to expect. Duncan, a towering but humble knight, and Egg, a prince in disguise, make for an engaging pair, their dynamic providing both humor and depth. Martin’s skillful world-building is on full display, with vibrant descriptions and well-developed characters that enrich the tapestry of Westeros’ history. Each novella offers a self-contained narrative, yet they interlink to reveal broader themes of honor, loyalty, and the complexities of knighthood. The prose is as immersive and detailed as ever, ensuring that readers are drawn into the medieval setting and its nuanced social structures. Overall, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is a satisfying and well-crafted addition to Martin’s expansive universe. It provides a deeper understanding of the history and lore of Westeros, while offering an engaging and adventurous read that stands on its own merits.

Page quality and all is great. But got a little dent on the side binding of the book (probably caused during shipping) Rest all good

This was set 100 years before the events of the Game of Thrones and is actually a set of three novellas of Dunk, the hedge Knight and his squire, Egg. The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight are the three novellas that made up A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. The writing of G.R.R. Martin was crispier than the GoT books and these novellas were quite toned down in matters of description of violence, treatment of women and slangs. In fact, found only two to three instances where few raw words were used, which is in stark contrast to the GoT books. An easy going read, found this book quite interesting. The illustrations were plus. Illustrations were very good and may tempt many aspiring artists to follow the sketches and try on their own. The bad thing about the book was the condition. The glue wasn't strong and the entire jacket threatened to come out which I mended with glue. In spite of that, at the middle portion, the book got clearly divided on the spine (thankfull, didn't snap into two parts), which again had to be mended by glue. Wonder whether this solo book had the problem or the whole lot. So, others may please be careful after receiving this order.

Must read novel for GOT lovers

If you are familiar with universe of A Song of Ice and Fire, I am sure you would like this book. PS: Shipment couldnt be any worse.

An instant GRRM favourite in my collection. Incredibly fun and easy read with beautiful illustrations to go with them. Can't wait to read these stories to my children once they get a little older. The story of Dunk and Egg is Inspirational on many levels and teaches many a life lesson.

Es una muy buena precuela de Juego de Tronos , a la altura de su autor .

I loved it!

Like the illustration drawings very much.