In the case of ASOIAF, it seems like in spite of the mortality of the characters, GRRM has simply built up too many plot lines, too many characters to follow. T

In the case of ASOIAF, it seems like in spite of the mortality of the characters, GRRM has simply built up too many plot lines, too many characters to follow. The many narratives made the first few books compelling and full of perspective on a complex event- but the scope of the event continues to grow...