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After the first 20 chapters I have regained internet and am able to post part one of my ASOIAF log. Remember, although they're posted all at once, each one was written immediately after I read the chapter.

Prologue: Well. Eleven pages in and everyone's dead.

Honestly I was kind of expecting it. I mean, three expendable characters out in a magical forest during winter with ominous howls? It wouldn't be like Martin to pass up some opportunities for death. I didn't particularly like any of the characters either. Will was bland, and Gared was kind of sulky. Royce was probably my favorite but even he was an asshole. The Others sounds interesting, similar to barrow wights. Presumably they have something to do with the forces amassing outside the wall mentioned on the back. Also how can a wall weep? Besides that not much to talk about, but I am hooked. On to chapter one.

Death Count: 3

Chapter One: Poor Gared.

Escaped death once only to meet it again in the next chapter. When the world just hates you. I honestly kind of feel bad for him now. Oh well. Anyway, I've met the family now. I respect Eddard, but I don't trust his whole code of honor. Robb seems like the kind of character that dies quickly, doubt he makes it out of this book. Snow seemed kind of stuffy at first but he grew on me. I have to wonder how the baby is supposed to take care of the wolf pup? Maybe it'll eat him. Bran is so far my favorite character. He's just so sweet and innocent. Which of course means he's going to die. *sigh*

Favorite Character: Bran Stark

Most Hated Character: Theon Greyjoy

Death Count: 3

Chapter Two: I have to say Riverrun sounds like a lot more fun...

I like Ned more in this chapter. He's a pretty well developed character. Catelyn's a pretty stereotypical wife character. I have yet to meet the alluded to Lannisters, that'll be interesting to see. Even though I don't know Robert I somehow suspect he won't last very long. Probably my favorite part of the chapter was getting some interesting history about the mad king and such. Could be important later. I'm also interested in learning more about the religion in this world.

Favorite Character: Bran Stark

Most Hated Character: Theon Greyjoy

Death Count: 4

Chapter Three: The perverts are coming! The perverts are coming!

Seriously, this chapter got dark quickly. Daenerys has become my favorite character just for putting up with all of this and still being sane. I mean, she's basically an abuse victim and is showing the symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome. Freaking dark. This whole chapter really deepened my interest in the series by showing just how awful this world is, as well as giving us a more expansive look at the world. Viserys is an evil bastard, hope he burns in hell. We don't really know much about Khal Drogo yet, but judging from the fact that his name sounds like an alien warlord he doesn't seem like he'll be very pleasant. This may be an awful thing to say, but right now I kind of admire Illyrio. He seems like the kind of guy that just plays everyone to stay on top. I also very much appreciate the much needed history and world building in this chapter. Adds a new perspective.

Favorite Character: Daenerys Targaryen

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Four: XD This guy...

New favorite character, and I know I shouldn't get attached, but still... Robert's the best. Especially his interactions with Ned are just hilarious. I can imagine them as a crime fighting duo... They just play off each other perfectly. In other news there were quite a few new names and some word building in this chapter. The whole Stark-Lannister rivalry slightly deepened, and we learned that all the Greyjoys are asses, not just Theon. More info is coming out on the rebellion against the mad king as well, I look forward to where that's going.

Favorite Character: Robert Baratheon

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Five: Tyrion Lannister = Hunchback of Notre Dame

I'm not kidding, they're the same person. They're described the same way, both act like Spider-Man, both forever alone. Honestly though Tyrion's awesome. Seriously badass. Now it may just be me, but Snow kind of reminds me of Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye. They both have this whole teen angst thing going on, it's hard to explain if you haven't read the book. Anyway, Snow was pretty good in this chapter too, and Benjen seems like a good guy. Glad he didn't let Snow join the Night Watch because I want to ship him with someone.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Six: THE PLOT THICKENS!

So Arron was murdered. You can really start to see the plot taking shape here. I'm starting to seriously dislike Catelyn. I know I shouldn't blame her for disliking Snow, but still, she's kind of a selfish bitch. Stark is really taking shape as a character as well. It'll be interesting to see where Maester Luwin goes. In the meantime I'm looking forward to the political intrigue in Baratheon's court. I'm starting to think he isn't the hero he seems.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Seven: Lannisters are a virus...

Seriously. All of them so far have sticks so far up their asses you could probably grab the end and make them walk. Besides Tyrian obviously, because Tyrion's the best. Area's pretty cool, and I like her relationship with Jon. Her relationship with Sansa kind of reminds me of Laura and Mary from the Laura Ingalls books, though that may be a strange comparison. In general I think one of the greatest virtues of this chapter is how it showcases Martin's versatility as a writer. He just switches between perspectives effortlessly, and the whole tone of the book changes with him.

Favorite Character: Jon Snow

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Eight: WHY????????????????

WHY! WHY BRAN! ANYONE BUT BRAN! *cries* I will murder that evil piece of-ugh. Regain control. Pull yourself together. Okay, I'm good. Regardless of how I may feel about events at the end, I have to admit this was a really well written-oh who am I kidding? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Favorite Character: Jon Snow

Most Hated Character: Cersei Baratheon

Death Count: 5

Chapter Nine: For some reason I hate Joffrey more.

I know being a coward is far less bad than pushing someone out a window, but what he did after Bran's death makes me hate him far more than I ever could Cersei. I hope the wolf disembowels him. In other news Tyrion has once again become my favorite character. Man I love that hunchback. It seems that Jaime was making out with his twin, which is somewhat disturbing but hey, what's a little incest in the-okay actually that's really disturbing. It seems Bran is still alive for now, but I doubt he'll stay that way. I've decided not to get my hopes up. On the meantime best I can do is hope the Cersei and Jaime both die painfully in the most Martin-esque way possible.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 4

Chapter Ten: You know I hate Caitlyn almost as much.

"It should have been you." Really? What kind of evil, self absorbed-I mean I know she's suffering, but please... Either way it hurts that Jon's leaving. Hopefully he stays in the story. His interactions with Robb were pretty good, and that scene with Arya was just plain sweet.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 4

Chapter Eleven: Viserys needs to die.

I don't care how, only that it's soon and painful. Honestly I'm not sure what to think about Drogo. On one hand there are moments like with the horse where I kind of ship him with Dany, on the other hand he's still basically her kidnapper and Daenerys has a bad history with Stockholm Syndrome. I still like Illyrio honestly. The fact that the Dothraki apparently just rape random women during weddings, is, I'll admit, somewhat, okay, very, very, very disturbing.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Twelve: I still like Robert.

I don't care if he's foolish or how much food he eats, I like him. And sheesh, why is Ned so sulky all the time? Have some fun for a change. There was some interesting backstory in this chapter, more about why Syark hates the Lannisters and the end of the war. Honestly I'm starting to think it wasn't Jaime in the tower, since everything seems to be hinting at him and yet it isn't actually confirmed.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Thirteen: Meanwhile, with the misfits...

We get a little bit more on the dark side of Benjen this chapter, which is an interesting development. I'm also interested to see what happens with Yoren, the grumpy ranger bro. Obviously this chapter had more of Tyrion and Jon Snow, two of my favorite characters, so it's hard to dislike it. In other news the Starks castrate rapists... That's fun...

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 4

Chapter Fourteen: I now like pretty much everyone more.

In this chapter Robb grew on me, Catelyn grew on me, the wolf grew on me, heck even Theon grey on me. It has somewhat restored my faith in humanity. Which of course gives Martin the opportunity to smash it next chapter, but still, it's a nice break from the soul crushing violence and sexual harassment. It seems Catelyn and Rodrik will be joining the political intrigue of King's Landing, which should be interesting to see. I'm still not convinced it was Jaime in the tower, so I'm going to wait on judgement there.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Viserys Targaryen

Death Count: 5

Chapter Sixteen: Oh god, Sansa and Joffrey deserve each other.

Arrogant little pieces of crap. Ugh. Nymeria should have torn out Joffrey's threat. Either way they're two characters I will not miss. Not much else in this chapter besides that, though we did meet some interesting new members of the court.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 5

Chapter Seventeen: I hate the world.

Cersei, Joffrey, and Clegane all need to die. And I respect Robert a lot less as well now. Everyone in this chapter is just so terrible but Ned and Arya. Sansa is a coward and liar, she disgusts me. I mourn far more off Lady then as do for her. And poor Mycah... Just ugh.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 7

Chapter Eighteen: Illuminati=Confirmed

Talk about an ending. It doesn't quite make sense though. Who was in the tower with Cersei? When Bran looked into the tower the man's back was blocking the window, but Tyrion is a dwarf. He would have been short enough that Bran would have been able to see Cersei. Secondly the man looked into Bran's face as he tossed him over the wall. No doubt Tyrion's misshapen face would have stuck with Bran. I'm going to wait until more evidence comes out incriminating my favorite imp before I remove him from being my favorite character. In the meantime it seems I was correct about Jaime not being an enemy, glad about that. Either way I don't trust Peter, and I definitely don't trust Varys.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 7

Chapter Nineteen: MY BROTHER LIVES!

You and me both Jon, you and me both. Seriously though, this chapter made me very happy. Why? Because Jon was acting like Harry Potter. However unlike in Harry Potter Tyrion and the master of the armory said exactly what I've wanted to tell Harry so many times. Basically that he's being a bit of a dick, other people have problems too, and to stop being so sensitive. It was quite satisfying. In other news it seems like Jon has a nemesis, interested to see what happens there.

Favorite Character: Tyrion Lannister

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 7

Chapter Twenty: Alright, so Catelyn's now going back home, good for her.

Littlefinger has replaced Robert on my council of favorite characters, I can't really forgive him after the whole wolf scandal, and Petyr is my new source of comedic income. Speaking of which Renly's pretty awesome, hope to see more of him. It seems a full on Stark vs Lannister showdown is happening, so it'll be interesting to see the sides form. I still wonder about Varys' agenda, and I very much doubt he's on their side.

Favorite Character: Petyr (Littlefinger) Baelish

Most Hated Character: Joffrey Baratheon

Death Count: 7