A lot to unpack with this one that although the show still remains largely faithful which i will always enjoy.
The Purple Wedding, the Mountain and the Viper, Tyrion's trial, Shay's betrayal, Jaime's redemption, so much happens in this that even though it took me a little longer to listen to, had me excited when i was listening. The text is just so rich and no matter the questionable content at times, there is no denying the intensity of the work and the range of the language, descriptions, characterisation and plot.
Its shocking that even this far into the book, Sansa is still so much of an idiot.
Also, Jaime is a lot more stupid in this then he is in the show. His love for Cersei is almost child like and its a big irritant.
Minimal Daenerys in this book which was less fun but still great to see her growth despite the excessive sexual content of her chapters. Im not sure why he gives her such a sexual gaze when Sansa and the actual adult women do not. I find it very uncomfortable.

Outside of that, still a solid outing and im glad ive finally gotten this far. That ending was also epic.