The cat tree is as close to a throne as they have. But they are little kings! Photo by Kate Ota 2024 The Science of Game of Thrones by Helen Keen was on my planned-but-not-yet-purchased TBR for a long while because I thought 1) it sounded interesting and 2) it could help me with my own fantasy writing. I happened upon the book at a community book sale and bought it for $1.
An important thing to know about this book is it was published in 2016, between seasons 6 and 7 of the show. It also focuses on science within Westeros/Essos, not on the science of how the show was made. It covers topics like incest, dragon anatomy, the Wall, and wildfire. It's a short read (251 pages). I liked that this book had a playful tone and communicated the science clearly. I disliked that this book was so basic. If you know anything about any of the topics discussed, then you know everything the book will tell you. Probably more. I learned nothing from this book, but I'm not the right audience because I already know so much science. This book is for you if you are a GoT fan who has shied away from science, if you want to learn more about fantasy worlds for your own worldbuilding purposes, of if you want to know more about the specific topics covered in the book at an entry level. This book is not for you if you have no familiarity at all with Game of Thrones (it tosses in a lot of character names and events), if you are familiar with basic science, or if you were hoping to learn about the science that was used in the show itself (like pyrotechnics and CGI). Have you read The Science of Game of Thrones? What about other books that delve in to the science of other fantasy worlds, like Harry Potter? Let's discuss in the comments!
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