About "A Feast for Crows" (contains minor spoilers)

I said I was going to write a bit about the latest George R R Martin book, and so I'm going to do it. But it's hard! I've come to the conclusion that I'm not very good at reviewing the books or series which I really admire. I lack detachment, and tend either to ramble insufferably or sound like I'm trying too hard to be funny at a fine book's expense. Neither of which is really the effect I'm aiming at. Also, in this particular case, I have to be a bit careful about spoilers - the US version of A Feast for Crows comes out later than the UK version and I don't want to damage anyone's reading pleasure.

( On A Feast for Crows. Contains points of view and some spoilers, though I have tried not to be too crass. )

While on the subject of George R R Martin, he's signing books tomorrow - it's within travelling distance so I'm going to go and view the great man, and get his signature if ever I can. I'm foolishly excited about this.