Intelligent Evil
"- Aerion thinks, he is a dragon in human form, as he was born under the sigil of Targaryens.
- A pity he wasn't born a Fossoway, then he'd think himself an apple and we'd all be a deal safer."(c)
Today I suddenly decided to visit local bookshop, not far from my university. I honestly wasn't hoping to find anything interesting there, yet what I found was far beyond any expectations. As it was not even a book but graphic novel adaptation of "Hedge Knight" by George R. R. Martin in english. I intentionally do not want to use word "comics" as it is truly a graphic novel and is based on a novel created by the genius of my favourite author. Treasure worth searching, indeed, yet I got it by accident, not even knowing about its existance. That's what I call a bit of luck!
It is important to notice that this novel was created by Marvel artists so the quality of artwork is way high. I do accept such images of these lords and knights, well known for their deeds in the past Westeros. I didn't have opportunity to read the original of "Hedge Knight" so I have no right of judging the story adaptation, yet I can only say, that I like it the way, it was told in this novel.
It is the story, happened long before the high treason of Lannisters, long before the Game of Thrones, in times of the last dragon kings, in times when noble knights were not so rare as they are now. Yet so, even then it had been truly said that the best knights are not some lordlings in shining armor with silver longswords in hand, but hedge knights armed only with their honor. As it is honor, others lack even now. It is a story of a new-born hedge knight, Ser Dunkan the Tall, former squire to Ser Arlan of the Penny Tree, a knight who had nothing but his honor to depend on. And so he did, and it served him well, making him a part of history, well known by small and grand folk of Westeros. And he was neither a hero, nor a villian, it was just a joke of fate. Treasons, friendship, triumph and tragedy, tale of a single tournament. I was happy to read it.
Well I was really glad to visit the world of "Song of Ice and Fire" universe once again. It was a pleasant visit, and I am still keeping all my patience for "A Dance with Dragons", which is not going to appear soon. A year at least has to pass before english-language version is delibered into russian bookshops. A pity, but I can wait.
If someone is currently looking for a good present for this New Year and knows how to order things from abroad....
I would like to reccomend you this book but I doubt you ll find it easily, so I ll just say that it is a really good graphical novel, and if you enjoy reading books of George R. R. Martin, you ll also find pleasure in reading this one.
8/10
- A pity he wasn't born a Fossoway, then he'd think himself an apple and we'd all be a deal safer."(c)
Today I suddenly decided to visit local bookshop, not far from my university. I honestly wasn't hoping to find anything interesting there, yet what I found was far beyond any expectations. As it was not even a book but graphic novel adaptation of "Hedge Knight" by George R. R. Martin in english. I intentionally do not want to use word "comics" as it is truly a graphic novel and is based on a novel created by the genius of my favourite author. Treasure worth searching, indeed, yet I got it by accident, not even knowing about its existance. That's what I call a bit of luck!
It is important to notice that this novel was created by Marvel artists so the quality of artwork is way high. I do accept such images of these lords and knights, well known for their deeds in the past Westeros. I didn't have opportunity to read the original of "Hedge Knight" so I have no right of judging the story adaptation, yet I can only say, that I like it the way, it was told in this novel.
It is the story, happened long before the high treason of Lannisters, long before the Game of Thrones, in times of the last dragon kings, in times when noble knights were not so rare as they are now. Yet so, even then it had been truly said that the best knights are not some lordlings in shining armor with silver longswords in hand, but hedge knights armed only with their honor. As it is honor, others lack even now. It is a story of a new-born hedge knight, Ser Dunkan the Tall, former squire to Ser Arlan of the Penny Tree, a knight who had nothing but his honor to depend on. And so he did, and it served him well, making him a part of history, well known by small and grand folk of Westeros. And he was neither a hero, nor a villian, it was just a joke of fate. Treasons, friendship, triumph and tragedy, tale of a single tournament. I was happy to read it.
Well I was really glad to visit the world of "Song of Ice and Fire" universe once again. It was a pleasant visit, and I am still keeping all my patience for "A Dance with Dragons", which is not going to appear soon. A year at least has to pass before english-language version is delibered into russian bookshops. A pity, but I can wait.
I would like to reccomend you this book but I doubt you ll find it easily, so I ll just say that it is a really good graphical novel, and if you enjoy reading books of George R. R. Martin, you ll also find pleasure in reading this one.
8/10
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16.12.2008 в 11:16О моем дневнике знают лишь вдое Антон **L3ft Behind и Демоник.
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16.12.2008 в 16:09