Game of Thrones

BlackZeda · 07-20-2013, 10:16 AM

So I just finished A Dance with Dragons (which I call "A Feast for Crows Part 2) and have to say that it gets a solid 3 out of 5 stars. I still love the characters and the story, but the approach he took with AFFC and ADWD is both unfortunate and concerning; the first three books had great characters and story arcs that interwove in such a way that it always kept your interest. The last two books diverged from that only concentrating on a few characters making you wonder what was going on with your other favorites in an unsatisfying way.

The good news is that the show will probably condense and merge the storylines.

I wish GRRM would get it together and get the next book out!

In the meantime I started another fantasy book series: The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss.

wstar · 07-20-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

In the meantime I started another fantasy book series: The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss.

^ The Kingkiller stuff is awesome. Easily one of the best fantasy books to come out in a long time, and very unique in storytelling style (story within a story, sometimes within a story within a story). Well worth reading, but be prepared for the big letdown: only 2/3 of the supposed trilogy has been released, so we're waiting on the author to hurry up and finish the rest, as is the case with GoT. A recent quote from the author says he thinks the last book will be released sometime during 2014.

JARblue · 07-20-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

very unique in storytelling style (story within a story, sometimes within a story within a story)

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ElVee · 07-20-2013, 01:00 PM

I second the Rothfuss comments; excellent books, but not yet finished.

I also mostly agree with the 3/5 for adwd, in fact, I'd even go lower. I dislike all the extra stuff he had to use as filler and the throwaway chapters. It also feels a bit like The Wheel of Time where it just spun and didn't go anywhere after a bit.

BlackZeda · 08-05-2013, 01:09 PM

Indira Varma is a great start for the casting of the Martells, Ellaria and the Sand Snakes:

'Game of Thrones' casts 'Rome' actress for season 4 | Inside TV | EW.com

I loved her in Rome!

Vertigo · 08-06-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Indira Varma is a great start for the casting of the Martells, Ellaria and the Sand Snakes:

'Game of Thrones' casts 'Rome' actress for season 4 | Inside TV | EW.com

I loved her in Rome!

True, she seems like a good choice. I'm not sure if I feel the same about who was casted for the role of Oberyn.

BlackZeda · 12-02-2013, 11:26 PM

Finished The Name of the Wind and A Wise Man's Fear; both outstanding if not frustrating. I just started to read The Way of Kings only to find out it is the first in a series of 10 :|

I think my next series might be The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter just so I can get to the end of a series for once

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07-20-2013, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	So I just finished A Dance with Dragons (which I call "A Feast for Crows Part 2) and have to say that it gets a solid 3 out of 5 stars. I still love the characters and the story, but the approach he took with AFFC and ADWD is both unfortunate and concerning; the first three books had great characters and story arcs that interwove in such a way that it always kept your interest. The last two books diverged from that only concentrating on a few characters making you wonder what was going on with your other favorites in an unsatisfying way. The good news is that the show will probably condense and merge the storylines. I wish GRRM would get it together and get the next book out! In the meantime I started another fantasy book series: The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss.

07-20-2013, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	I second the Rothfuss comments; excellent books, but not yet finished. I also mostly agree with the 3/5 for adwd, in fact, I'd even go lower. I dislike all the extra stuff he had to use as filler and the throwaway chapters. It also feels a bit like The Wheel of Time where it just spun and didn't go anywhere after a bit.

08-05-2013, 01:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	Indira Varma is a great start for the casting of the Martells, Ellaria and the Sand Snakes: 'Game of Thrones' casts 'Rome' actress for season 4 \| Inside TV \| EW.com I loved her in Rome!

12-02-2013, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	Finished The Name of the Wind and A Wise Man's Fear; both outstanding if not frustrating. I just started to read The Way of Kings only to find out it is the first in a series of 10 :\| I think my next series might be The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter just so I can get to the end of a series for once