Daereon Lothston Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 1)Theon - probably my favourite book character ever. His chapters are unbeatable on a psychological level, especially on DoD. 2)Jaime - who would have thought that the petulant prick who pushed Bran would become such a rich character? 3)Davos - it's hard to make a character loved almost unanimously and overcome the potential corniness but GRRM does just that. 4)Brienne - she is despised by many but I think Brienne is a greater feminist archetype that Dany ever was. I love the contradictions and thoughts in her chapters. 5)Roose Bolton - everytime he is in scene I feel an uneasy sensation. He is the perfect villain. 6)Tyrion - it's obvious that he is Martin's favourite character. 7)Sansa - I love the evolution she is experimenting and I cannot wait to see what she is gonna do next. 8)Jon Snow - we grew with him and it's difficult not to empathize with the Lord Commander. 9) Arya - to be honest I should of put her higher. Her chapter are always intriguing and absorbing. 10) Stannis - I love Stannis, his inner conflicts and his iron will are just on another level. And the best thing is that he is surrounded by such a compelling companions as Melisandre and Davos. Honorable mentions: Lord Baelish, Varys, Ned, Asha, Victarion, Cat, Tywin, Black Fish, Damphair and the Hound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brav Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just wanted to say I admire GRRM's ability not only to write female characters - there must be a degree of difficulty to write well about the opposite gender - but also to write subtle, varied characters, and also to write them differently between how they see themselves to how others see them, They are warts and all and above all their own characters - he doesn't put them in conventional boxes. I'm grateful. Favs:I like the ones who stick out from the pack1) Jon, 2) Arya, 3) Brienne 4) Sam 5) Davos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustacheMan Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 TheonJon SnowJaimeTyronStannisArya StarkSam BrienneDaenerysLord Baelish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshgaryen Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Ok I'll bite. Why Areo Hotah at number 2? He gives a great outsiders view of Dorne, so the reader is already in his shoes to begin with, and his thought on Dorne set the scene remarkably well for me. And he's an unsung badass IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2 0 5 5 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Theon and then Jaime. Theon's perspective in DwD was the best in the book, and up there for best in the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvewolf243 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 1. Jaime Lannister / Theon Greyjoy2. Arya Stark3. Tyrion Lannister4. Stannis Baratheon5. Catelyn Stark6. Sandor Clegane7. Sansa Stark8. Jon Snow9. Davos Seaworth10. Varys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesOfHouseMurphy Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Without a doubt the two best written characters are Tyrion Lannister and Victarion Greyjoy. "One day of such reports was all Victarion Greyjoy could stomach; he paid the gold price for food and water, though it shamed him, and took his ships back out to sea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbunting Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Not in order but Jaime Theon Jon Arya Tyrion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimecersei Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 in no particular order: 1.tyrion2.jaime3.cersei4.arya5.dany6.ned7.sansa8.theon/reek9.arianne10.bran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Live The Onion King Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 TyrionAryaDavos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutfitasiwi Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I can only think Theon. i read his chapters months ago and they still haunt me until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 In no particular order: TheonJon SnowAryaJaimeDavos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the marsh king Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think Theon Greyjoy is the best written character in anything ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernmonkey Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 He gives a great outsiders view of Dorne, so the reader is already in his shoes to begin with, and his thought on Dorne set the scene remarkably well for me. And he's an unsung badass IMO! But we're given virtually no insight into his character whatsoever. Naming him one of the best written seems a bit ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodor's Dragon Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 1. TyrionBig gap2. Dolorous EddBig gap3. Jaime4. TheonBig gapEverybody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Morgan Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 1) Jon2) Tyrion3) Jaime4) Cersei5) Joffrey 6) Ned7) Davos8) Theon9) Littlefinger10) Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think Theon Greyjoy is the best written character in anything ever.Idk if I'd go that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangover of the Morning Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Theon: nuff saidJamie, Tyrion: incredibly complex as well as funnyCatelyn Non-POV: Varys, Tywin, Roose, Hound Honourable mention to Cortnay Penrose. That guy has like one page of dialogue, yet repeatedly makes it onto many reader's "favourite characters" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldidi Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 1. Brienne: The way her thoughts are described is touching and believable. Especially her constant distrust of nearly everyone around her. For me at least she is a near perfect depiction of a victim of bullying.2. Arya: In my eyes at least she behaves like a child. An extremly stubborn child whose stubborness just seems to get stronger the more life treats her unfairly.3. Brandon: A sweet, little boy who perhaps is a little bit eager which results in hurting those he loves.4: Eddard: Loyality, short-sightedness and a deep belief in doing what is right no matter the consquences.5: Stannis: The boy who never smiled. Who grew up to be a man of iron who is utterly obsessed by justice. He is not perfect in that manner and has done many unjust things. Though he does try and he never gives up.6: Theon: A treasure of a character. His transformation hsi probably one of the best parts of the books.7: Davos: The epitome of loyalty.8: Sandor Clegane: Probably one of the most tragic characters in the series. Nearly every word he utters seems to be filled with pain. A man who never seems to be at peace and who seems to dislike everything. Yet at the same time pities and protects a child from the harshness of the world.9: Petyr Baelish: Manipulative, intelligent, cruel and completly without scruples.10: Jaime Lannister: An odd combination of selfishness, passion, strength and weakness. Who idols and despises those who proclaim that they are just. His relationship with Brienne is sweet.Though truth to be told they are a little bit hard to rate. Most of the characters are fairly well-written. Honorary mentions are: Mace Tyrell: A lovely buffoon. High Sparrow: How can someone be so utterly fearless? Olenna Tyrell: Clever, cruel and loyal to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastardlyRock Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 1. Jaime2. Theon3. Davos4. Jorah5. Brienne6. The Hound7. Arya8. Tyrion9. Mance10. Cersei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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