Game of Thrones

[edyzmedieval]

Referring here to the books, mainly.

So, who's up to reading the whole epic? Just finished book 2 today (A Clash of Kings) and I must say I'm really enjoying the series so far. I for one love the whole political intrigue and change of situation in the books, always keeps me guessing what happens next. Sometimes it's pleasantly surprising, sometimes I feel bad for the characters I root for.

Anyone else?

[rajpoot]

Made a post about it in 'what're you reading' thread.
Finished Feast of Crows.
Up till now the first book is my favourite.

Quoting from other post-

Finished A Feast for Crows.
Going to get a A Dance with Dragons soon.
Wikipedia says that there are two more books left after this. Considering the number of loose ends and unanswered questions though, I cannot see how GRRM can tie them all up in just two books, satisfactorily.
Pretty intriguing names though.

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Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring. Makes one wonder if there is going to be a happy ending to books. The last book's name seems to suggest otherwise.

[atheotes]

Just halfway through the firstbook and liking it so far

[drone]

The first book is sitting on my desk, waiting for a less hectic time in my life to be cracked open. I don't imagine it's the type of book you can read with lots of distractions.

[edyzmedieval]

The first book is sitting on my desk, waiting for a less hectic time in my life to be cracked open. I don't imagine it's the type of book you can read with lots of distractions.

It will draw you in quite easily, especially the first book.

[atheotes]

This might interest some of you

[CaesarAugustus]

I've read through the whole series once, the second book is the best, the fourth is to be endured, the rest are quite above average.

[scottishranger]

Just finished A Dance with Dragons.

Absolutely love the series. I love how long it is also. I cant believe how he always ends up killing off the people I love though :(

[Papewaio]

I've slowly read each book as its slowly been published. Dark and gritty but if you want a faster paced but similar grit try Joe Abercrombie "The Blade Itself" is the first book and he has been cranking them out since... Any series where a teeth pulling crippled inquisitor is practically the good guy yet still has its funny moments is a gem.

Martins work is very interesting.

We used to refer to people who wanted a fresh start at the Org to have taking the black in reference to this series

[edyzmedieval]

When I read the first time the mention of Ser Sandor Clegane I thought immediately of our own Ser Clegane.

[edyzmedieval]

Advancing through the third book, getting all the more muddled (in a good way) and captivating.

I will probably stop after the fourth book and wait for the others to be released before I continue, I don't want to finish the books and then wonder a couple of years what will happen until the next book comes out.

[Hooahguy]

5th book is fantastic.

[The Stranger]

Season 2 YEAH

[Hooahguy]

First episode was great, loved it!

[rajpoot]

Yup. First episode was full of win. Many great moments.

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Tyrion's meeting with Cersei, Robb and Jamie's little chat and finally Littlefinger's scene with Cersei

Although I'm afraid the whole thing felt a bit disjointed. Which going by the books will probably become a common norm for all the episodes.

[Hooahguy]

Yeah, it felt a bit disjointed, but thats to be expected.

[Beskar]

It feels more like a "Catch Up" episode. It is as if they are trying to cram in elements of the book in as little of time as possible, so it is moving very fast.

The budget constraints are quite hilarious though. Joffrey's tournament was very laughable, it is a couple of guys fighting on a wall with people crammed in around them. I know in the books it was meant to be a complete joke, but not -this- bad.

[Arjos]

They have 50 mins to put all together, imo was masterly done...
Yes was sad not seeing more of Cressen or charas like Patchface, Shireen or Brynden, but again they have lots of limitations to deal with...

In the future though, like ASoS, I can't see it covered in just 10 eps...

[rajpoot]

They'll probably cram scenes from the book together and remove the relatively unnecessary once entirely.

For instance I think that the bit about Daenerys

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Stopping in the ruined city in the middle of the Red Waste will be removed entirely and next she'll be shown at the gates of Qarth.

[CountArach]

The budget constraints are quite hilarious though. Joffrey's tournament was very laughable, it is a couple of guys fighting on a wall with people crammed in around them. I know in the books it was meant to be a complete joke, but not -this- bad.

Their budget is massive though. They got a 15% increase on the $50-60 Million that they had from last year.

[Beskar]

Some of the scenes are really shoddy though and poor Stannis.. he is depicted as a big child who will kick and scream if he doesn't get his own way. Those "corrections" are also silly, they come across as rushed and a little highpitched. I imagined him slower and a little more demanding, forceful. A far more calculated and powerful character, only limited by his strong lawful morality.

[CountArach]

Some of the scenes are really shoddy though and poor Stannis.. he is depicted as a big child who will kick and scream if he doesn't get his own way. Those "corrections" are also silly, they come across as rushed and a little highpitched. I imagined him slower and a little more demanding, forceful. A far more calculated and powerful character, only limited by his strong lawful morality.

I love Stannis and I was quite happy with the way that he was portrayed. I imagine after a couple more episodes the actor will sink more into the role. As has been said, they were in a rush to get everything into there.

[Arjos]

Yeah, far too early to tell...
But so far I agree with Beskie, I expected more pauses and "clenched teeth" :P

[Hooahguy]

Well they had to fit a lot in so I expected it to be a bit rushed when it came to the Stannis scene.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Bought the entire book series.. must say the books are just as captivating as the tv serial..

[rajpoot]

Bought the entire book series.. must say the books are just as captivating as the tv serial..

Wait till they get longer and you start having the urges to skip over a few pages of rambling now and again.

[Centurion1]

Wait till they get longer and you start having the urges to skip over a few pages of rambling now and again.

So good i never wanted too!!!

[johnhughthom]

So good i never wanted too!!!

I approach every Bran chapter not knowing if I'll have the strength to read it all...

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Who are the most favourite characters to you?

Since I saw the tv series first then I really like Tyrion Lannister. Funny little man.. And I like Jon Snow as well.

[rajpoot]

Episode 2.
Nice enough. Lot of gratuitous stuff.....again.
Minor plot changes, (as I suspected)

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Like Bron being named the commander of the Gold Cloaks. And they actually showed an Other taking away Craster's child.
What I did not like was Tyrion's meeting with Janos Slynt. It was very short...that scene had a lot of malicious potential. Rest of Tyrion's scenes, specially the one with Varys, were good. Nice to see the little man throwing his weight around on the screen.