The concluding scene is quite astonishing, though not in a great way. I expected dragons, not some goofy fire engendered by God knows what. Is she indeed supernatural? It is so contrived. The rest involve a series of unbelievable (in the dramatic world) events that probably shouldn't have worked. There is an attempted seduction with murder in mind which is an utter failure (because it never had a chance). Why can't Theon get a little respect? Cersei is spinning her web. Doesn't anyone realize that she is a snake? Anyway, I will withhold judgment for now and see what tomorrow brings. John Snow is still around and has been challenged. He want to be done but isn't going to have much success not fighting. Sansa is back making demands. Her backbone has suddenly appeared (not very gradually).
Review of Book of the Stranger
