Once again the descriptions of all the pomp and circumstance of courtly/lordly/knightly dress, banners and manners slowed down the narrative. The most likeable characters so often suffer as much or more than the bad guys makes it and the story becomes exasperating in some cases. Also, the narrative loops around in confusing timelines. And more is revealed later than sooner about some characters and events. Martin may actually believe that the heart of men/women is mostly dark and evil. Or, there may be light at the end of the tunnel he has created. Read on!MONSTERS OF THE MIDWAY: 1969 - Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll, and Football