George Raymond Richard Martin (born September 20, 1948), sometimes referred to as GRRM, is an American author and screenwriter of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels.
Critics have described Martin's work as dark and cynical. His first novel, Dying of the Light, set the tone for most of his future work; it is set on a mostly abandoned planet that is slowly becoming uninhabitable as it moves away from its sun. This story, and many of Martin's others, have a strong sense of melancholy. His characters are often unhappy, or at least unsatisfied - trying to stay idealistic in a ruthless world. Many have elements of tragic heroes in them. Reviewer T. M. Wagner writes, "Let it never be said Martin doesn't share Shakespeare's fondness for the senselessly tragic." This gloominess can be an obstacle for some readers. The Inchoatus Group writes, "If this absence of joy is going to trouble you, or you’re looking for something more affirming, then you should probably seek elsewhere."
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Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Benjen Stark, Brandon Stark, Catelyn Stark, Cersei Lannister, Eddard Stark, Jaime Lannister, Joffrey Baratheon, Kevan Lannister, Khal Drogo, Lysa Arryn, Myrcella Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Rhaegar Targaryen, Rickard Stark, Robb Stark, Robert Baratheon, Sansa Stark, Stannis Baratheon, Tommen Baratheon, Tywin Lannister, Viserys TargaryenID Numbers
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- George R. R. Martin
- Qiao Zhi R R Ma Ding
- George Raymond Richard Martin
- George R R Martin
- Джордж Р. Р. Мартін
- George R.R. Martin
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