Winter is Coming

Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones

By: Valerie Estelle Frankel

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Game of Thrones fans watch in delight as the epic battle of Lannister and Stark entangles the Seven Kingdoms. But only the sharpest notice how these houses echo Lancaster and York in the War of the Roses. Druids, Catholics, and even Zoroastrians wander through Westeros, reframing their religions for a new world of fantasy. But how medieval is Westeros? Did lady knights and pirates really battle across Europe? The audiobook Winter is Coming: Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones explores all this and more, from the echoes of history to the symbols and omens our beloved characters.

Who is Jon Snow's mother and why is she a secret? What is Daenerys's real power, unknown even to her? Will these two characters share a destiny? Where is the red priestess's real Light bringer and when will it arrive? Through dreams and prophecies, imagery and allegory, the deepest secrets of the series unfold, in an exploration friendly to watchers and listeners alike.

©2013 Valerie Estelle Frankel (P)2014 Audible Inc.

things that make you go Hmmm

This book gave me a deeper understanding of many storylines that I didn't quite get. It also asked questions that I havent thought of. I felt as if I was having a great discussion about a fantastic book. the narrative was outstanding as well

confused

I have finished the books on here a few times . watched the show.
there are things in here, lots of things that are not in the story, anywhere. maybe they have a different story than I or an uncut?

best guide to the thrones .

Virtual map to some of the most convoluted sub plots in the throne game.revealing the many layers of plots in this great series.

Helps pass the time from one season to another

Who was your favorite character and why?

The best story by far is the background on Jon Snow. There other stories that are expanded from the series and complemented with information from the books.

Any additional comments?

Overall this is a good listen if you are a fan of the TV show or have read the books some time ago. Probably as the stories continue to be developed the book will become outdated. After reading A Dance of Dragons and even during season 5 of the TV show the book remains very pertinent. I really enjoyed it and appreciated the GOT content.

How to Put your Own Wagon in the Game

The first several chapters are excellent, as is the performance throughout; however, if it wasn’t free on Audible I would have wanted a refund. The last 3 chapters are a tedious monologue on European history better suited to a junior college lecture hall, then under the guise of hitching your own wagon to a celebrated author who has spent decades actually Earning his own stars.