As always, great book, leaves you wanting more
I have waited for 3 years (since I first heard it was supposed to be out in November of 2002) for this book, and was only disapointed in the fact that it is the "whole story of half the characters rather than half the story of all the characters" as author Martin says in the back of the book. Otherwise, it was a definite "couldn't be put down" thrill ride. Not quite as much action as some of the first three, but the intrigue and character development is far and away better than anything else I've read.I can't wait for the next installment "A Dance with Dragons" to come out. I want to find out what happened with Tyrion, Jon Snow, Daenerys, etc. Get to writing, George!!