Bran (397-409)

          
           Once again I chose a Bran chapter. This chapter was full of action and kept me on my toes the whole time. The chapter starts with Bran getting strapped onto his horse, he has to be strapped to the horse because he still cannot feel his legs which causes him to not be able to grip the horse. They are setting out for short ride outside of Winterfell, Maester Luwin did not want him riding for too long due to the possibility of getting leg sores from the saddle. As they were riding Robb told Bran the news he had heard about their parents. He told Bran how his father had been caught under a falling horse and his leg was crushed, he was given the milk of the poppy and they weren’t sure when he would wake up again. This means that since his father has fallen and is unable to take matters into his own hands, they fall into Robbs hands. As they were riding their wolves had went into the woods and had made a kill. Robb and Bran went to look for them, as they were looking Robb decided to leave Bran alone thinking the guardsman would show up close behind. When they didn’t Bran turned to see 6 people who turned out to be wildlings and tried to take Brans horse, Robb showed up with the wolves and they killed all but two, Osha and Stiv. Stiv was eventually killed by Thoen Greyjoy and the woman was taken back to Winterfell for questioning.

            I really enjoyed this chapter because it was so full of action, I couldn’t hardly set the book down! It showed the protective side of Robb and the leader he really was. It also leaves you wondering about their father and what will happen if he doesn’t wake up, or if when he does, if he will be able to do the things he is expected to do with a severely injured leg. This chapter is important because it shows that Robb is serious about how hurt their father is and how prepared he really is to take over if need be. It also shows how Bran has grown and matured over time, as well as, how he is getting along with having to do things differently and getting over his fear of riding the horse without having the feeling in his legs. They even trained his horse special to react to words and the tiny touch of the reins. There could also be some important things they find out from this woman that they took back to winterfell with them, it could be interesting!