Just read chapter 7 myself, uh...that's a badass chapter. Jon becoming a leader is excellent.
I couldn't be happier with the book right now. Of course there's gonna be a slow start. Martin's last book was 6 years ago. He needs time to rebuff his characters. I don't mind the inter lapping stories from different vantage points. At least I don't have to read about the god damn Iron Islands, Brienne, or Dorne.
Instead...wooo, my four favorite characters! (Jon, Dany, Bran, Tyrion)
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Transported to a surreal landscape, a young girl kills the first woman she meets and then teams up with three complete strangers to kill again. Wonderful movie.