*Word counts are approximate, but pretty damn close.
So, if I'm reading you right, this is basically saying that A Feast for Crows is actually Cersei's mindset feasting on everyone else? Or even on herself?
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
So, if I'm reading you right, this is basically saying that A Feast for Crows is actually Cersei's mindset feasting on everyone else? Or even on herself?
Interesting that Brienne comes in second. . .
One person I've discussed this with was convinced that Brienne was the most-used POV. The actual numbers came as a surprise.
But what's really astounding is the fact that when you combine word counts for AFFC and ADWD (which, remember, were supposed to be one book to begin with), the POV with the highest word count is... still CERSEI. No joke.
AFFC BRIENNE chapters, by Setting: - Rosby; Road to Duskendale; Old Stone Bridge Inn - Duskendale - Maidenpool - Crackclaw Point - Maidenpool & surrounds - Quiet Isle - Crossroads Inn - Hollow Hill
"Anticlimax is, of course, the warp and way of things. Real life seldom structures a decent denouement." - Martin Silenus
*Word counts are approximate, but pretty damn close.
Good stuff Snowy. Ever try running the whole series through some concordance software? I have a feeling that would produce some interesting main themes. I'd do it myself, as I have the software, but I only have one searchable pdf.
"I can see it. You have more of the north in you than your brothers."
Ever try running the whole series through some concordance software?
Don't have the software. I have thought about it. But the only real advantage I can see in that would be the possibility of proximity searching. Proximity searches might be interesting.
"Anticlimax is, of course, the warp and way of things. Real life seldom structures a decent denouement." - Martin Silenus
One person I've discussed this with was convinced that Brienne was the most-used POV. The actual numbers came as a surprise.
But what's really astounding is the fact that when you combine word counts for AFFC and ADWD (which, remember, were supposed to be one book to begin with), the POV with the highest word count is... still CERSEI. No joke.
Sounds like Martin A: really likes writing crazy people.Have assumed for a while that her obvious comparisons to Aerys are a way for Martin to explore that mindset--since he already killed Aerys.
And B: is setting Cersei up for a big fall. Didn't he recently say he'd just figured out how a character would die?
I still really wish his editor had reigned him in on Cersei--streamlined all of that. It could have been done--his Ned chapters are tight!
Post by snowfyre on [abbr data-timestamp="1444963742000" class="time" title="Thu Oct 15 2015 20:49:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)"]Oct 15, 2015 at 8:49pm[/abbr]
AFFC BRIENNE chapters, by Setting: - Rosby; Road to Duskendale; Old Stone Bridge Inn - Duskendale - Maidenpool - Crackclaw Point - Maidenpool & surrounds - Quiet Isle - Crossroads Inn - Hollow Hill
Martin did say that he liked the scouring of the Shire section of Lord of the Rings.
Seems like he's setting Brine and Jaime up to be part of the Riverlands' scouring, maybe. But she really is "central"--many POV's, lots of backstory coming in, redemption of Oathkeeper.
All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Oscar Wilde.
Post by whitewolfstark on Jan 13, 2016 7:47:44 GMT
Having finished my reread of ASOS, and beginning my simultaneous reread of AFFC & ADWD... I was really struck by how (especially in AFFC) Martin seems compelled to have each chapter last 20 pages... when not all chapters deserve or need to last 20 pages! I had forgotten this about AFFC, but godsdamnit, I need to get it off my chest. These early chapters feel bloated--or are at least worthy of being divided up further into smaller chapters. ADWD doesn't seem to suffer from this issue so far on my simultaneous re-read as he seems to employ a "just under 20 pages" rule there.