Game of Thrones Book/Show

[Minor Axis]

I did not see a thread on this so...

I just started reading Game of Thrones after watching the First Season on HBO. I am really pleased with how the show follows the book. For anyone just starting out who wants a quick history lesson, which I found very helpful, read the page on Game of Thrones Wiki regarding The Mad King Aerys II Targaryen, then the relationships between the royal houses becomes more clear and why there is a character named Prince Viserys Targaryen who is raving about his throne. However, some of you might consider some of the Wiki Page article as spoiler territory.

I also found this Game of Thrones Family Tree to be most helpful.

This image is on the large size so I've just got a link for this one: GOT Family Trees 2

 

[retro]

I just started reading the first book in the series... I'll probably get around to watching the TV show sometimes after the second season airs.

 

[Brujahpriest]

Im on book three now. Picked up the books after catching season one.

 

[Demonicpixie]

My boyfriend introduced me to the books a few years ago and I instantly fell in love with them. We don't have television in our home, so I have yet to see the show. My boyfriend saw some of it at a friends house and told me that I'll be impressed so I am really exited to see it! I purchased Martin's latest book and plan on starting it once I finish what I'm reading right now.

 

[Minor Axis]

Still working on Book 1. I read now and then so typically it takes me a while to finish a book. The deeper I get in, the more I'm liking it.

 

[Minor Axis]

My boyfriend introduced me to the books a few years ago and I instantly fell in love with them. We don't have television in our home, so I have yet to see the show. My boyfriend saw some of it at a friends house and told me that I'll be impressed so I am really exited to see it! I purchased Martin's latest book and plan on starting it once I finish what I'm reading right now.

You might be able to stream it on your computer... btw your avatar is truly disturbing. I'm sure that is the effect you were going for.

Ok, so I've watched Season One of Game of Thrones, just finished the Book and am now rewatching Game of Thrones HBO On Demand. The show is excellent and true to the book, but the book is incredible. The ending of the book awed me even though I knew what was going to happen.

Don't, don't read this if you plan on enjoying this book!)

Spoiler

Daeny Targaryen sitting among the ashes of her husband's funeral pyre with baby dragons suckling at her breasts.

Has this person just become the major threat to the Seven Kingdoms and they are oblivious? Astounding! I have at least 4 more books to go. I believe the author originally planned a total of 7 books. If the follow-on books follow suit, this could be just as awe inspiring as the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings trilogy of which I've read 3 times over the years.

What surprises me is the story in book 1 is left so opened ended and unfinished. Nothing is concluded. Can you imagine if the author decided to quit writing after the first book? The gnashing of teeth, lol! It's like I can't wait for the smack down in book 2. The treachery! It is rare to find a fantasy novel with characters this rich and complex. Originally I was thinking I'd wait, but the book is going to be better. I think I'll launch into A Clash of Kings...

 

[retro]

I just finished reading A Game of Thrones, though I watched the TV show partway through reading it. I'm planning on digging into the rest of them soon, but I have to read the two books I got for my birthday before I do that.

 

[CaptainTurtles]

I got into the series after hearing a lot of friends talking about it and I just love, love, love it.
I've been wanting to read the books since getting into it. Actually, I have a LOT of free time from now until Christmas thanks to the Mr going to camp so, I might just go pick one of these up...