Gargarax Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm currently re-reading the series and have just finished ACOK, which I was looking forward to the least. Now, I appreciate it so much more; it's full of great chapters and scenes. One that hasn't been mentioned is Catelyn in Jamie's cell, an amazing piece of dialogue. It's not the only great dialogue, though, Renly's and Stannis' is great as well. Other great scenes definitely include 'Only Cat', the epilogue chapter to ASOS, Cersei stepping into the High Septon's trap, Doran revealing his plans to Arianne, Davons in White Harbour, and Varys and Kevan in the Dance Epilogue. And yes, Arya revealing herself to Harwin had me well up a bit even on my third read. There are a number of other scenes worth mentioning as well: The Ghost of High Heart, the third blast of the horn in the ASOS Prologue, Catelyn at the Whispering Woods, Theon and the hooded man in Winterfell, Brienne and Septon Meribald. And I still think "Mercy" is a masterpiece of storytelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gravepisser Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Lady Stonheart sending Jaime back to Riverrun via TREBUCHET. That's going to be hilarious. Wishful thinking aside Catelyn tearing her face to bloody ribbons for Rob was brutally intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime4Brienne Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 4/19/2017 at 9:53 PM, Therae said: I really liked that scene where Jaime goldhand-smashes Red Ronnet in his stupid face for talking smack about Brienne. I loved that scene. I especially like how he defended her even though she was nowhere around and probably would never know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James West Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Daznak's Pit. When Dany rode Drogon for the first time. Just an all around great chapter. Dany, Barristan, Tyrion, and company all present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled Septa Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 For me it was Briennes chapter were she kills Rorge and the others.....this scene was very intensive for me.How i imagine an inn full of frightened children,Rorge treatening to rape Willow and Brienne rescuing her and all these happening while rainning ,i dont know its kind of a creepy but intresting scene.(at least for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlesterFlorentReborn Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Arya defending Sam in Braavos Jon's brothers reminding him of his vows when he deserts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khal drogon Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Cersei's walk of shame is one of the best. It was satisfying seeing the most arrogant person in the series humbled yet made me to root for her in the end of the chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogonthedread Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Nothing can beat the ending of the first book Dany hatching the dragons and being Unburnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Quork Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I agree with a lot of these. I'd also like to add that Theon/Reek (one of my least favourite characters) has some powerful scenes in ADwD,showing a man broken in mind, body and spirit. I think these are examples of some of GRRM's best and most atmospheric writing. Quote Snow was falling on the godswood too, melting when it touched the ground. Beneath the white-cloaked trees the earth had turned to mud. Tendrils of mist hung in the air like ghostly ribbons. Why did I come here? These are not my gods. This is not my place. The heart tree stood before him, a pale giant with a carved face and leaves like bloody hands. A thin film of ice covered the surface of the pool beneath the weirwood. Theon sank to his knees beside it. “Please,” he murmured through his broken teeth, “I never meant …” The words caught in his throat. “Save me,” he finally managed. “Give me …” What? Strength? Courage? Mercy? Snow fell around him, pale and silent, keeping its own counsel. The only sound was a faint soft sobbing. Jeyne, he thought. It is her, sobbing in her bridal bed. Who else could it be? Gods do not weep. Or do they? The sound was too painful to endure. Theon grabbed hold of a branch and pulled himself back to his feet, knocked the snow off his legs, and limped back toward the lights. There are ghosts in Winterfell, he thought, and I am one of them. Then there is the scene before the heart tree when Bran says Theon's name. And later, on the way to rescue Jeyne, when he's remembering playing soldiers in the tower: Quote They were all dead now. Jory, old Ser Rodrik, Lord Eddard, Harwin and Hullen, Cayn and Desmond and Fat Tom, Alyn with his dreams of knighthood, Mikken who had given him his first real sword. Even Old Nan, like as not. And Robb. Robb who had been more a brother to Theon than any son born of Balon Greyjoy’s loins. Murdered at the Red Wedding, butchered by the Freys. I should have been with him. Where was I? I should have died with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette DuPres Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 House of the Undying Ones. Creepy, house of horror. Best haunted house you could imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Jaime's parley with the Blackfish or him threatening Edmure Stannis talking about Renly's peach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dragon Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Daenerys hatching the dragons. The best scene ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Who Knocks Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I absolutely loved it when Stannis and his army made a surprise appearence in the Asos jon chapter where Mance and Jon meet beyond the wall. It was so unexpected to me and completely shifted the tone/pace of the chapter. The ending was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fattest Leech Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, The Bear Who Knocks said: I absolutely loved it when Stannis and his army made a surprise appearence in the Asos jon chapter where Mance and Jon meet beyond the wall. It was so unexpected to me and completely shifted the tone/pace of the chapter. The ending was perfect. Ya know what, that scene really holds its edge. It was a huge shift for the entire northern arc of the story, two large forces coming together on page really pushed the plot along. It was a rushing, exciting scene. Poor eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCarWolf Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 4/22/2017 at 6:46 PM, Valedina said: For me it was Briennes chapter were she kills Rorge and the others.....this scene was very intensive for me.How i imagine an inn full of frightened children,Rorge treatening to rape Willow and Brienne rescuing her and all these happening while rainning ,i dont know its kind of a creepy but intresting scene.(at least for me) I am surprised this one hasn't been mentioned more times. When she notices how much Gendry looks like Robert, the storm that is going on, and how vicious Biter is makes for one amazing chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion of the West Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 To many good scenes to pick any single one in my opinion but I would think that Jamie jumping into the bear pit is a fine one and pretty much every scene with an extended conversation between Tywin and Tyrion are golden. Save the last one, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCon's Red Beard Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I know I'm biased, but I have a special love for this particular scene because of how it was written. Don't tell me that those three paragraphs didn't make you root for Griff, come on! Quote Alone in the tent, as the gold and scarlet rays of the setting sun shone through the open flap, Jon Connington shrugged off his wolfskin cloak, slipped his mail shirt off over his head, settled on a camp stool, and peeled the glove from his right hand. The nail on his middle finger had turned as black as jet, he saw, and the grey had crept up almost to the first knuckle. The tip of his ring finger had begun to darken too, and when he touched it with the point of his dagger, he felt nothing. Death, he knew, but slow. I still have time. A year. Two years. Five. Some stone men live for ten. Time enough to cross the sea, to see Griffin' s Roost again. To end the Usurper' s line for good and all, and put Rhaegar's son upon the Iron Throne. Then Lord Jon Connington could die content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Loras The Gay Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 5 hours ago, JCRB's Honeypot said: I know I'm biased, but I have a special love for this particular scene because of how it was written. Don't tell me that those three paragraphs didn't make you root for Griff, come on! And when he sees the "young griff" on the tower and remember Rhaegar, epic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shardofNarsil Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Ser Jorah finding Tyrion in that brothel.Ser Jorah has to come back and save his queen or die trying. Also everytime Jorah redpills Dany about Ned ,even though he clearly states how honorable Ned is , Dany always goes Blah!Blah!Usurpers's dogs REEEEEEE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseFossoway Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Lysa Threatening to throw Sansa out the moon door, only to get pushed herself Cersei and Ned's talk in the garden Tyrion having Pycelle arrested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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