Storytelling unit: George R.R. Martin

Characters ......... their belief in complex religions and cultural traditions.

There ......... a general desire for more adult themes in fantasy.

The reason for Martin's success is probably the realistic atmosphere of ......... books.

His novel A Song of Ice and Fire ......... the TV series Game of Thrones.

Martin has a great interest ......... medieval history.

Martin ......... a very real world in his novels.

Game of Thrones is also full of ......... .

There are large ......... for Martin's work, and a lot of satisfaction with his intelligent stories.

... rather than the ......... fantasy of Harry Potter or The Hobbit.

Martin uses his knowledge of history to bring realism to his ......... .

George R.R. Martin is a successful fantasy writer with a talent ......... clever plots and exciting drama.

......... has been a very positive global reaction to Martin's ideas.

The historical novels of writers like Bernard Cornwell have also had an influence on ......... writing.

The advantage of fantasy novels over historical novels ......... that the reader cannot know how the story will end.