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xxblushesxx -> The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 2:38:53 PM)
Has anyone read the books or watched the series? I think I might like them, but I'm not sure. Verdicts? Thoughts? Thank you in advance!

kallisto -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 5:33:11 PM)
I watched the first season and loved it. Am waiting on the second one to start. Haven't read the books though .... are you reading the books? Several people I know have tried to read the books, but couldn't get into them, yet loved the first season.

xxblushesxx -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 5:34:18 PM)
No, I haven't read the books. I have the books and the series on my wishlist, but am not sure that they are wishes... [&:]

kallisto -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 5:36:00 PM)
The series kept me glued to the TV ... but it's one of those shows that you can't blink ... or you're lost. [8\|] Well, at least I felt that.

xxblushesxx -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 5:44:39 PM)
Yeah, I turned it on once one night, just to see what I thought. As you said...I was lost.

DesFIP -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 5:52:48 PM)
I tried to read them. The problem is that there are so many characters that most of the first book seemed like just a list of who was who. And I couldn't keep them straight. I'm told that once you get past that, it's pretty engrossing.

xxblushesxx -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 6:15:06 PM)
: ( That's not good. I hate books where I have to keep lists and/or maps. (although there have been a few Agatha Christie books, and some "Hobbit" related books that I've made exceptions for)

LadyHibiscus -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 6:26:29 PM)
Regarding the books: just don't go there. The first three are quite good. The fourth, which we readers waited for, is. A rambling atrocity. I didnt bother with the fifth. GRRM is never going to finish the series, ever. He's lost in worldbuilding, and has lost track of the important characters. There's entire blocks of fans that savage him on the net for being a sellout. The TV series looks beautifully done, and the first few books are totally engrossing but very complex, with many charcaters and lots going on that isn't relevant to the main story. LOTS. The saga of books four getting split into two books...gah. anyway! Watch tv, it's a time saver :)

xxblushesxx -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 6:29:36 PM)
Lady Hibiscus, that is exactly what I intend to do. leaves quickly to remove the books from the list

LadyHibiscus -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/5/2012 7:19:19 PM)
You are wise. I have the memory of a London cabbie, and I lost track sometimes.

Winterapple -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/6/2012 3:28:13 PM)
FR I've read the books and I'm watching the series. All I can say is I enjoy both. I admit I'm skeptical that GRRM will ever finish the thing though some are hopeful the series will push him to. There was a big mess with the timeline and splitting the four book into two books The fourth and fifth books are not as good as the first and third book(the best IMO) but they both contain very good writing and interesting stuff. I don't find the number of characters overwhelming. I don't regret finding the books and reading them at all. The series is very enjoyable though as with the books it's all very subjective. Some people just don't like or get fantasy books or movies or tv series. And there are dragons and magic swords, so be warned if you have a aversion to that sort of thing. But there are pleasures in the books that will never be found in the series. I don't regret reading them. I have in fact reread them. They aren't easy books but most really good books aren't. I don't know how quick someone who hasn't read the books can get into the series. Second season starts in April, I wouldn't want to jump into it without seeing the first. HBO's website has additional info on the characters.

LadyHibiscus -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/6/2012 3:43:30 PM)
When and IF he finishes the series, I will bother with the fifth book. I read an excerpt on Amazon, and the story (about Tyrion) was interesting, but no, I'm not going there. At the end of the fourth book, I realized that I wouldn't find out what happened to Arya until the book after the one that just came out. That was what, three years ago? So another three years until that cliffhanger is settled? Nope. I will wait until it's all wrapped up in a shiny package.

PeonForHer -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/6/2012 3:48:58 PM)
Thanks for the heads up, Blushes. I've just download Episode 1 - it looks like my sort of escapism! Still wondering where it was filmed. It could be Wales - Snowdonia most likely, or the Scottish Highlands. Difficult to say. Scenery in NZ looks similar, but the trees there are a dead giveaway.

Winterapple -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/6/2012 3:58:29 PM)
FR The first season was filmed in Ireland and Malta.

Winterapple -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/6/2012 4:07:30 PM)
What I'm skeptical of is him being able to wrap things up with just two books. The fifth book left me thinking it would take at least three more books. If he does it in two books they're gonna have to be huge books and even then. GRRM is in his sixties and considering when he wrote the first book to the most recent I think readers can be forgiven for feeling a little anxious. A friend of mine has said she will never read a series that isn't completed again after her experience

ShibsStories -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/7/2012 6:51:45 AM)
FR Love the first four books, but despite having the fifth since the day it came out, still haven't even managed to get halfway through. Martin has lost something. Loved the tv show, I feel like they did a marvelous job casting. FOr those of you with kindles- DO download his short stories. They are amazing.

bighappygoth39 -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/7/2012 6:56:38 AM)
I've not read the books, or seen the tv series, but I have it on very good authority from my sister-in-law that it's very good and as good as the books. It's not everyone's sort of thing, but if you like that sort of stuff, then it's definitely recommended. [:D]

xxblushesxx -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/7/2012 10:07:23 AM)
: / Trying to decide whether or not to put book one back on my wishlist. is easily confused [&:]

littlewonder -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/7/2012 10:13:37 AM)
I'm surprised Master hasn't chimed in on this one. He's read the books and liked them. I haven't but I've seen a few episodes of the series on HBO. The series is interesting but I admit I've only seen about 4 episodes and haven't watched recently.

Manawyddan -> RE: The Game of Thrones (2/20/2012 5:03:31 AM)
Both the books and the tv series have their flaws, but I am a huge fan of both. I am hoping the problem with the last two books is that the series is in an uncomfortable middle section where he is setting his pieces into place for a grand finale. There was still a lot to enjoy even in those books, so while i have concerns, I am still looking forward to finding out what happens.

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