Martin put a chapter online about 4 or 5 years ago from ADWD showing the meeting between Tyrion and Mopatis. A Feast for Crows is def the weakest volume, but there is a lot in there, but involves lots of detective work, and rereading the whole series again having read it. Arya's chapters are superb, and while Jamie and Brienne's chapters are Very longwinded they are beautiful pieces of descriptive writing. Cersai's descent into madness and the unleashing of the militant religious order(forgot their name!) Is superb. Add what you rightfully pointed out are the excellent Dorne and Greyjoy chapters, and you still got a fantasy book which is head and shoulders over most. Just overall, ASOIAF is a fine wine to be sipped and enjoyed not rushed down and mixed with other drinks. Though having said that I am powering through Wheel of Time and not allowing myself time to enjoy all the intricate plotlines and mysteries other readers have debated over the last two decades, so I am just as guilty! Wait till you read the posts of a Newbie powering through the Kingkiller Chronicles in 5years time to be up to date for the release of the final book and you will see what I mean!