George R.R. Martin/Game of Thrones
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A big reason I refuse to read Martin's books is my experience with Jordan's Wheel of Time series. I think Jordan just got so enamored with the world he created (and undoubtedly, the checks that kept rolling in by extending the series) that he just kept introducing new characters and extraneous plot lines just as a way of playing around in this world. I kept reading the stupid books even though I stopped enjoying it after book 4 or 5.
After watching seasons 1 and 2 of Game of Thrones, I'm not sure I have good reason to think that Martin is going to be fundamentally different in this regard. I know there's going to be the pressure from HBO, but, if I remember correctly, Jordan knew for a while that he had a terminal illness and that didn't help him wrap things up in a timely manner.
After watching seasons 1 and 2 of Game of Thrones, I'm not sure I have good reason to think that Martin is going to be fundamentally different in this regard. I know there's going to be the pressure from HBO, but, if I remember correctly, Jordan knew for a while that he had a terminal illness and that didn't help him wrap things up in a timely manner.
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I don't get that sense at all about the books.
And unfortunately for the show...
As far as pressure from HBO, it will take them at least 5 more seasons to get through to the end of a Dance with Dragons. By that time the next book should be out and after that I think they could get another two seasons from that making 9 seasons.
If GRRM dies before finishing the 7th book then HBO can wrap up the Saga in one more season to make it 10 seasons.
But read the books, much better than the show.
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If GRRM dies before finishing the 7th book then HBO can wrap up the Saga in one more season to make it 10 seasons.
But read the books, much better than the show.
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the best part of the Danarys story in Clash of Kings was the trip through the House of the Undying. And they blew it.
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The Danaerys story line as a whole was painful this season... I felt myself groaning every time they went to it as opposed to the first season where I always looked forward to it. It seemed like they weren't entirely comfortable that the story as it stood in the book could hold up, but we ended up with a watered down and disappointing interpretation.
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Just finished season 2.
Danaerys' story line really dragged for me. Aside from that, Emilia Clarke needs to give me a call. Just saying.
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as for the other plot lines
Danaerys' story line really dragged for me. Aside from that, Emilia Clarke needs to give me a call. Just saying.
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Tyrion is an interesting character. He starts off as the hated "Imp", but the more you get into the story, the more awesome he gets. I am kinda sad that they left out one of my favorite lines from Book 2 though (at least I think it was in Book 2):
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lol I will have to start using that line at any opportunity.
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I watched the first 5 episodes of season one last night and am completely hooked.
The soft-core prOn factor was a bit of a surprise, but hey...no complaints on that.
The soft-core prOn factor was a bit of a surprise, but hey...no complaints on that.
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HBO apologizes over decapitated George W. Bush likeness in 'Game of Thrones'
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If they didn't apologize no one would have even noticed aside from the people who actually watch director commentaries.
And it's funny.
And it's funny.
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I ordered Dance with Dragons on amazon 2 weeks ago, and I still didn't receive it yet! It was scheduled to arrive today at the latest. Since tomorrow is the 4th, I'm gonna have to wait to see if it arrives Thursday. If not, I'm gonna have some complaining to do.
When I ordered the book I was super excited to read it, but now I don't know if I want to read it right now lol.
When I ordered the book I was super excited to read it, but now I don't know if I want to read it right now lol.
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Just read very slow. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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In the grand scheme of things, it's best that I drag it out as long as I can. Otherwise I'll be waiting for 3+ years for the next one.the wicked child wrote:Just read very slow.
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Season 3 is coming... March 31, 2013. ![Scared :scared:](./images/smilies/scare.gif)
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So far awaythe wicked child wrote:Season 3 is coming... March 31, 2013.
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So....when will season 2 be on disc?
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Most likely Feb 2013... HBO likes to release the sets about a month before the new season or so.
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Season 1 was released March 6. Yikes.the wicked child wrote:Most likely Feb 2013... HBO likes to release the sets about a month before the new season or so.
Until then there's always HBO Go.
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Yeah... so not even a month before Season 2... so might be March again then for S2. Bleh.DelPen wrote:Season 1 was released March 6. Yikes.the wicked child wrote:Most likely Feb 2013... HBO likes to release the sets about a month before the new season or so.
Until then there's always HBO Go.
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the nice fella at the flea market yesterday was selling season 2 of GOT for $10 ...lol
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For those who don't know, Martin posted a Theon chapter on his website from The Winds of Winter.
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