George R. R. Martin
1948, United States — present
10 books banned10 bans across 1 country10 currently active
George R. R. Martin is best known for A Song of Ice and Fire, the series behind Game of Thrones. His work is characterized by moral ambiguity, political intrigue, and explicit depictions of violence and sexuality. His books have faced challenges in schools due to mature content. Martin has defended the complexity of his narratives, arguing that history and power are inherently messy and cannot be portrayed honestly without confronting uncomfortable truths.
A Clash of Kings
1998
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FantasyRomancePoliticalSexual
A Dance with Dragons
2008
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FantasyRomanceSexualViolence
A Feast for Crows
2005
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Literary fictionSexualViolence
A Game of Thrones
1996
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FantasyRomancePoliticalSexual
A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2
George R. R. Martin
A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2
2025
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Graphic novelPoliticalViolence
A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3
2025
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Graphic novelLGBTQ+Sexual
A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 4
2025
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Graphic novelSexualViolence
A Song of Ice and Fire
1996
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Literary fictionSexualViolence
A Storm of Swords
2000
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Literary fictionSexualViolence
Choque de Reyes
George R. R. Martin
Choque de Reyes
2025
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Literary fictionViolenceLanguage