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Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
Game of Thrones? ***spoilers***
Anybody watch last night? And did you think that pouring molten gold over someone's head is an absolutely ingenious way to kill them?
I wanted to watch the next one on HBOgo right after, but of course it was so jammed up with people that I didn't get to watch. I got stuck on the loading screen for like an hour.
I wanted to watch the next one on HBOgo right after, but of course it was so jammed up with people that I didn't get to watch. I got stuck on the loading screen for like an hour.
Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
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Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers***
Bloggy Mel.
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I started reading the book after episode 3 and I've almost finished the first one.
Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
Bloggy Mel.
I wanted to wait till next week to watch but couldn't help sneaking a peek. I'll still watch it again on Sunday.
If someone is reading the book series and has a Kindle and I somewhat "know" you I'd be happy to do that lending thing and send you the next book or two.
[QUOTE]How many books in the series? If you could compare it to another book/series based upon the style and overall story, what comparison would you make? I love a good series, but the last sci-fi/fantasy series I took on was a huge disappointment.
Posted by The Mel and Todd Show[/QUOTE]
There are currently four books, with a fifth coming out next month. If the author ever manages to finish it, it should be a seven book series.
It's epic fantasy, but it aside from a few surprisingly understated supernatural elements (dragons, zombies, rare occurences of magic), it reads more like historical fiction than fantasy to me. It's gritty, dark and violent -- including sexually violent -- heavy on war, politics and intrigue; light on more typical fantasy elements; and completely lacking the formulaic Good vs. Evil of WoT and LotR. It's all about shades of gray, as characters you initially perceive as villians become more sympathetic over the course of the series, and vice versa. I'm honestly not sure what I'd compare it to. One warning: the author has no qualms about killing off characters. If you get attached to your protagonists, it's not an easy read.
[QUOTE]How many books in the series? If you could compare it to another book/series based upon the style and overall story, what comparison would you make? I love a good series, but the last sci-fi/fantasy series I took on was a huge disappointment.
Posted by The Mel and Todd Show[/QUOTE]
It's not particularly fantasy-y. I have encountered no magic thus far. I can't come up with a good comparison. I have all the e-versions though and I can hook you up for free 99.
Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : There are currently four books, with a fifth coming out next month. If the author ever manages to finish it, it should be a seven book series. It's epic fantasy, but it aside from a few surprisingly understated supernatural elements (dragons, zombies, rare occurences of magic), it reads more like historical fiction than fantasy to me. It's gritty, dark and violent -- including sexually violent -- heavy on war, politics and intrigue; light on more typical fantasy elements; and completely lacking the formulaic Good vs. Evil of WoT and LotR. It's all about shades of gray, as characters you initially perceive as villians become more sympathetic over the course of the series, and vice versa. I'm honestly not sure what I'd compare it to. One warning: the author has no qualms about killing off characters. If you get attached to your protagonists, it's not an easy read.
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
=) Celles that was the best description of the series. It took me awhile to get used to the fact that Martin had no issues with dispatching beloved characters whenever he felt the need.
Do you have the next book pre ordered?
In manner of style, who would you compare the author's writing to? Is it well written? Is the dialogue believable? Has the author ever used "it was all a dream" as a means to get out of solving a particularly difficult problem? Are there any signs of deus ex machina within the four books which have been published so far? These questions are annoying, yea? I treat new books like a blind date. There are things that I need to KNOW.
ETA- I was convinced to read the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind by a friend. This is why I am concerned. I was told that I would be reminded of the Dark Tower by SK. This was a lie, and I felt betrayed.
Bloggy Mel.
[QUOTE]In manner of style, who would you compare the author's writing to? Is it well written? <strong>Yes. Except there's one character who says "ever so" before every adjective she uses, which bugs the living shite out of me.</strong> I <strong>I think it's mostly that I just hate the character.</strong> Is the dialogue believable? <strong>Yes.</strong>Has the author ever used "it was all a dream" as a means to get out of solving a particularly difficult problem? <strong>Thankfully, no. </strong>Are there any signs of deus ex machina within the four books which have been published so far? <strong>I've only read one, but I don't think that's something you'll need to worry about. </strong> These questions are annoying, yea? I treat new books like a blind date. There are things that I need to KNOW. ETA- I was convinced to read the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind by a friend. This is why I am concerned. I was told that I would be reminded of the Dark Tower by SK. This was a lie, and I felt betrayed.
Posted by The Mel and Todd Show[/QUOTE]
Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : =) Celles that was the best description of the series. It took me awhile to get used to the fact that Martin had no issues with dispatching beloved characters whenever he felt the need. <strong>Do you have the next book pre ordered?</strong>
Posted by aprovencher21[/QUOTE]
No, but I have a Kindle so it will most likely be downloaded at midnight on July 12th. :)
Bloggy Mel.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : No, but I have a Kindle so it will most likely be downloaded at midnight on July 12th. :)
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
I was afraid to pre-order it if its possible he's going to change the date again. That would make me fume. I have my kindle so I'll probably just wait till the day of and pay full price. This book and better be worth the wait....that's all I'm saying.
Have you read the Wit'ch Fire series or the Casting's Triology?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : I was afraid to pre-order it if its possible he's going to change the date again. That would make me fume. I have my kindle so I'll probably just wait till the day of and pay full price. This book and better be worth the wait....that's all I'm saying. Have you read the Wit'ch Fire series or the Casting's Triology?
Posted by aprovencher21[/QUOTE]
Fortunately, I started reading after all of the current books were already published so I haven't been jerked around as much as Martin's long-time fans. I haven't read the other series you mentioned but I will look them up; I'm in desperate need of new authors!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : Fortunately, I started reading after all of the current books were already published so I haven't been jerked around as much as Martin's long-time fans. I haven't read the other series you mentioned but I will look them up; I'm in desperate need of new authors!
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
<div>I can send you the first one she mentioned if you want ;)</div><div>
</div><div>Also, they kill Viserys in this one? Awesome, I was waiting for that. I'ma go watch it now.</div>
[QUOTE]I'm gonna try to watch it again tonight too. It should be really good. I started reading the book after episode 3 and I've almost finished the first one.
Posted by laurenclaire1386[/QUOTE]
*thumbs up* Yeah, next week's episode should be absolutely fantastic. I thought they would "conclude" the *ahem* hunting trip thing this episode, but I guess that will happen in episode 7.
I'll be OOT on Sunday so my friends and I will watch it and the next episode (8) the week after. And order pizza. I can't wait.
My friend who is watching the show with me who has never read the books was super excited they killed Viserys off. She said, "I was so afraid they'd keep him around for like 3 seasons and I'd have to put up with him." He was so one-dimensional, though, you know he's going to die. ;-)
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : There are currently four books, with a fifth coming out next month. If the author ever manages to finish it, it should be a seven book series. It's epic fantasy, but it aside from a few surprisingly understated supernatural elements (dragons, zombies, rare occurences of magic), it reads more like historical fiction than fantasy to me. It's gritty, dark and violent -- including sexually violent -- heavy on war, politics and intrigue; light on more typical fantasy elements; and completely lacking the formulaic Good vs. Evil of WoT and LotR. It's all about shades of gray, as characters you initially perceive as villians become more sympathetic over the course of the series, and vice versa. I'm honestly not sure what I'd compare it to. One warning: the author has no qualms about killing off characters. If you get attached to your protagonists, it's not an easy read.
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
I agree with all this. If I HAD to, LotR is what I'd compare it too, but it's much more realistic, whereas Tolkien is so high-and-mighty sometimes. I find the fantasy elements to be great, but secondary to character and plot in GoT.
And the books are BIG. Think, like, the longer Harry Potter books and that's all the books so far.
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : Fortunately, I started reading after all of the current books were already published so I haven't been jerked around as much as Martin's long-time fans. I haven't read the other series you mentioned but I will look them up; I'm in desperate need of new authors!
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]
I started GOT books about a year and half ago so I haven't been jerked around too much but I started reading Martin's blog and I feel like he's been saying he was "almost" done with the book for the entire time. I can only imagine how long term fans feel. Are you on goodreads?
[QUOTE]I didn't think the hunt was going to happen so soon but I'm glad cause it keeps the series from stalling out on TV. I think the makers are doing a wonderful job with getting the important details and general feelings from the book onto the screen. After next week episode only 3 episodes are left. <strong>But they've already announced that season 2 will start April 2012.</strong>
Posted by aprovencher21[/QUOTE]
That's sooooooo far away. The only thing I hate about HBO series is that they have 12 episode seasons, which never seems like enough. Although, True Blood is coming back on soon. PRAISE JESUS.
Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : I started GOT books about a year and half ago so I haven't been jerked around too much but I started reading Martin's blog and I feel like he's been saying he was "almost" done with the book for the entire time. I can only imagine how long term fans feel. Are you on goodreads?
Posted by aprovencher21[/QUOTE]
At one point, Amazon had Dance with Dragons up for pre-order in September 2008. *headdesk* I hope it really is only 7 books because I can't take a 5 year wait in between each one if it ends up being 10 books. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" />
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : At one point, Amazon had Dance with Dragons up for pre-order in September 2008. *headdesk* I hope it really is only 7 books because I can't take a 5 year wait in between each one if it ends up being 10 books.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]
It had better be only 7 books. I don't think he's focused enough on the series anymore to write that many additional books. Also, if he goes to ten books how many characters would really remain?? Not many.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Game of Thrones? ***spoilers*** : That's sooooooo far away. The only thing I hate about HBO series is that they have 12 episode seasons, which never seems like enough. Although, True Blood is coming back on soon. PRAISE JESUS.
Posted by laurenclaire1386[/QUOTE]
I'm very very excited about True Blood coming back. Do you read the books? The last one that just came out went a way I don't like and I'm actively hoping the TV show diverges from the author's intent because I was not a fan.
I'm not a fan of waiting a year for a series to come back but I am thrilled that it was renewed. I was worried cause so many shows were canceled (though on non cable channels but still!).
Dying to see the next one
I completely agree with you about the latest Sookie Stackhouse book, too. I really enjoyed 1-4 (which is why I'm ridiculously excited about True Blood starting again!) but I'm pretty meh on the books now. I think it was Tide who said that Charlaine Harris jumped the shark about halfway through the series? I agree, and it makes me sad.