I am now halfway through DWD and I still have a problem with Dany..I don't like the character and find her tedious...But it is interesting that now the 'red lady or the witch lady' has her own chapters.
I have to admit as I read these books, I thank God that Martin conjured up Tyrion from his extraordinary imagination. I love Tyrion's black humour and the book really does need some humour. That said, I do miss reading Jaime and I am still waiting for Cersei to get her comuppance.

Susan--"reference (unless I missed it) to how similar this is the to Wars of the Roses.."
The books do have similarites with the War of the Roses and I do wonder if the author had that in mind when he first began this series? Also with a dash of Tudor(all those beheadings). But I don't want to give the plot away.
Susan gird yourself for the 3rd book...I think that's the one I threw across the room! You'll understand why when you get there. Good luck with school.
Brenna, how is your husband doing? What book is he on now?
Mythica--Finished the third book. Holy crap.
*nods head knowingly* a humdinger wasn't it?
I do hope that Martin now hurries himself up a bit. I do not want to wait 6 years for the next installment.
Bec
