I'm only 2/3 of the way through the first book, but I like Jon, Arya, and Tyrion. Hmmm, I'm not sure I like them so much as look forward to finding out what happens to them in particular.
After finishing the (first) four books, I still have to say that I like reading about Jon, Arya, and Tyrion the most. I also kept looking forward to more Brienne.
On my second time through the books, I'm discovering that I like Catelyn less and less.
In order Daenerys Stormborn, Arya Stark, Tyrion Lannister, newly Jaime Lannister, Barristan Selmy, Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly, Varys, The Queen of Thorns,
I have to say that I find Arya and Daenerys to be huge favorites because of their evolution as people as well as growing powers, also Barristan Selmy is always interesting because of his unwavering honor tempered by bitter resentment of the world, Tyrion is just plain fun to watch him struggle to be good when he is so good at being bad, Jaime always was a fun character because he was so one dimensional and almost comical in his evil until recently, Varys has his fingers in everything and everyone, Jon I like but he is too obviously the hero character for my tastes and I think Sam's constant struggle to be brave to be heartening....I could keep on going forever which is why this series is so amazing
I really despise Littlefinger and Cersei.
On my second time through the books, I'm discovering that I like Catelyn less and less.
I also really like Littlefinger for some strange reason. I wish they'd give him some point-of-view chapters.
Also, Tyrion gets my sympathy.
I have to say that I find Arya and Daenerys to be huge favorites because of their evolution as people as well as growing powers, also Barristan Selmy is always interesting because of his unwavering honor tempered by bitter resentment of the world, Tyrion is just plain fun to watch him struggle to be good when he is so good at being bad, Jaime always was a fun character because he was so one dimensional and almost comical in his evil until recently, Varys has his fingers in everything and everyone, Jon I like but he is too obviously the hero character for my tastes and I think Sam's constant struggle to be brave to be heartening....I could keep on going forever which is why this series is so amazing