Oh. I find he is not as descriptive as others in general, which is why I like his books more than some Tolkien ones for example. They are both descriptive, but I find Martin to be more relevant to the setting and less wandering so it fits in better. But like you said, it really makes you want to see or touch or eat what he describes. I guess the second half of 2 and 3 so far are pretty bleak by comparison to the early "elegant" times.
Interesting. I will track it down but I remember some years back reading a book that was similar but about the plight of Africans and American Indians during colonial times. It dealt with European political, social and religious leaders and their indifference and single mindedness in similar circumstances.
