In this fourth book in the series, the structure changes quite a bit. Some beloved voices are absent (Tyrion, Daenerys, etc), and new, unfamiliar characters move to the forefront. Also, the audiobook version changes narrators from the excellent Roy Dotrice to some other guy who doesn't do voices as well. (This book is so big, I switch between the audio while I drive and work out and the book when I have reading time). It is a bit hard to get into, but let me ASSURE you, that the ending is just as thrilling as the previous books. Things have definitely gotten interesting with Cersei, the character we love to hate, and I'm biting my nails over the fate of Brienne, Mistress of Tarth. The series remains just as good as ever, and you can definitely feel that there is action on the horizon!
