OT: Game of Thrones (official thread) (warning: some spoilers) - The Orange Mane

Kaylore · 04-13-2011, 01:12 PM

Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading.

The link is here
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794

I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this.

Quoydogs · 04-13-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading.

The link is here
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794

I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this.

I watched the teaser looks pretty good. I think it starts next Sunday.

Chris · 04-13-2011, 01:22 PM

My bro and I were wondering about this show. Looks interesting. Normally I'd pass this off as some Xena Warrior Princess C grade schlock... but it's HBO...

lostknight · 04-13-2011, 01:33 PM

I've read the book. Martin was one of the big three that ruled fantasy for a while - Jordan, Goodkind and Martin. Martin hit writers block, and there hasn't been a book in this series in five years or so. Goodkind retired from Fantasy, Jordan died.

Word of warning, the Martin books are not happy books. They make the Soprano's look like the Mickey Mouse club.

Quoydogs · 04-13-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lostknight

I've read the book. Martin was one of the big three that ruled fantasy for a while - Jordan, Goodkind and Martin. Martin hit writers block, and there hasn't been a book in this series in five years or so. Goodkind retired from Fantasy, Jordan died.

Word of warning, the Martin books are not happy books. They make the Soprano's look like the Mickey Mouse club.

See this I like

GoHAM · 04-13-2011, 01:34 PM

Easily one of my favorite book series.

So good in fact I am wary of watching the HBO series in case it ruins the books in some way.

Drunk Monkey · 04-13-2011, 01:36 PM

I think I am going to switch back to HBO for this. Was going to wait until the summer for True Blood and Entourage but this has peaked my interest. I like the HBO / Showtime series so much more then the censored channels.

Obushma · 04-13-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading.

The link is here
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794

I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this.

I've read what he's completed in the series, they are some of the best fiction books i've read. They are very adult themed though Kaylore, rape, murder, explecit sex, throughout the books.

Dendave · 04-13-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GoWYO

Easily one of my favorite book series.

So good in fact I am wary of watching the HBO series in case it ruins the books in some way.

Agree, but added HBO today to watch

Man-Goblin · 04-13-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Obushma

I've read what he's completed in the series, they are some of the best fiction books i've read. They are very adult themed though Kaylore, rape, murder, explecit sex, throughout the books.

*setting DVR*

mkporter · 04-13-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading.

The link is here
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794

I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this.

I've read 'em. If you are at all a fantasy fan, they are a must read. It is a little frustrating that he kinda stalled out for a while, but the next book is due in July, so that is the good news. The storyline and world he has created are very well fleshed out and detailed, and the character arcs intersect in clever and surprising ways.

The style of the books is interesting as well. Each chapter follows one character, so sometimes you get really into what's going on with one character, but you don't get back to their story for several chapters. Other times, you get to see the same event from several different perspectives, gaining a more complete picture. It is a pretty complex series, and remembering all of the characters can be challenging at times. Overall, they are engrossing books, and I'm excited to see what they do with the series.

Chris · 04-13-2011, 02:11 PM

So.... what is this about?

elsid13 · 04-13-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

So.... what is this about?

Think very adult mafia style power contest set in middle ages fantasy setting. The books were extremely interesting, but Martin lost his way toward the end and never complete the epic series he started.

lostknight · 04-13-2011, 02:32 PM

Martin kind of wrote himself in a corner (by his own admission). I would guess that the HBO contract included some varient of "you must finish the books" which is why he is getting back to it by now.

He's a great writer - probably the most natural writer of the old big three. I do have to say that the new generation of fantasy writers - In particular Patrick Rothfuss's unbeliavably great series The Name of the Wind, and Brandon Sanderson (who took over the Wheel of Time books from Jordan) are better authors I think then any of the three.

(If you haven't read The Name of the Wind, you need to. It's Tolkein and C.S. Lewis good).

elsid13 · 04-13-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lostknight

Martin kind of wrote himself in a corner (by his own admission). I would guess that the HBO contract included some varient of "you must finish the books" which is why he is getting back to it by now.

He's a great writer - probably the most natural writer of the old big three. I do have to say that the new generation of fantasy writers - In particular Patrick Rothfuss's unbeliavably great series The Name of the Wind, and Brandon Sanderson (who took over the Wheel of Time books from Jordan) are better authors I think then any of the three.

(If you haven't read The Name of the Wind, you need to. It's Tolkein and C.S. Lewis good).

Rothfuss is outstanding writer, no matter what genre you favor. His new books is even better then The Name of Wind.

Natedog24 · 04-13-2011, 02:45 PM

I'm more excited for the next the book in his series which finally has a solid release date. July 12 2011, I hope it was worth the wait.

http://www.georgerrmartin.com/if-update.html

TheReverend · 04-13-2011, 02:56 PM

I own the first book of the same title. Made it 30 pages before passing unconscious, and that's coming from the guy who's read all roughly 15,000 pages of Jordan's Wheel of Time.

TheReverend · 04-13-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lostknight

I've read the book. Martin was one of the big three that ruled fantasy for a while - Jordan, Goodkind and Martin. Martin hit writers block, and there hasn't been a book in this series in five years or so. Goodkind retired from Fantasy, Jordan died.

Word of warning, the Martin books are not happy books. They make the Soprano's look like the Mickey Mouse club.

The guy that's finishing the series for him, Brandon Sanderson, is pretty amazing (though I thought the ending of the last one was pretty Mickey Mouse and stupid -- disclaimer: that ending prob came from Jordan's pre death notes)

scorpio · 04-13-2011, 03:40 PM

Tied with the Dune saga for my favorite series of books.

Wheel of Time and Goodkind's stuff is very dry compared to A Song of Ice and Fire imo.

scorpio · 04-13-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mkporter

It is a pretty complex series, and remembering all of the characters can be challenging at times.

The character list in A Feast for Crows is 70 pages long

shaunroach · 04-13-2011, 03:46 PM

It's an awesome series because no one is safe. Any character can die at anytime. I don't have HBO, but I'll probably plow through the DVD set like the Wire.

I have not read Brandon Sanderson, but did you know he was room mates with Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings?? TRUE FACT.

Also I agree about Rothfuss, he pretty good too.

Jay3 · 04-13-2011, 03:50 PM

It's very well written, and I recommend it. I'm not much for all that epic fantasy stuff, but so many friends recommended this one as "the best," I thought I'd try it with the series coming up. It reads well and was enjoyable.

Jay3 · 04-13-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

I own the first book of the same title. Made it 30 pages before passing unconscious, and that's coming from the guy who's read all roughly 15,000 pages of Jordan's Wheel of Time.

You've got it backwards. Wheel of Time is murder.

TheReverend · 04-13-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay3

You've got it backwards. Wheel of Time is murder.

Books 8-10 were rough.

I have my suspicions that his wife (an editor at Tor) made him drag it out since the series is such a cash cow. After all, it was intended to be 12 books long and we're finally hitting the end when they release #14 at the start of next year

Boobs McGee · 04-13-2011, 04:15 PM

wow. After hearing about everyones positive reviews, I decided to check the books out. Every copy in the Denver area (except for the bookmobile, and I don't know if I can just show up at one of the elementary school locations to check one out there) is either checked out or on hold.

Looks like I'm gonna have to wait a little while

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04-13-2011, 01:12 PM	#1
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,009 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	OT: Game of Thrones (official thread) (warning: some spoilers) Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading. The link is here http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794 I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this. Last edited by Old Dude; 05-07-2013 at 08:53 AM..

04-13-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,497 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	My bro and I were wondering about this show. Looks interesting. Normally I'd pass this off as some Xena Warrior Princess C grade schlock... but it's HBO...

04-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
lostknight In The Arena ohwaitwtf Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,362 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	I've read the book. Martin was one of the big three that ruled fantasy for a while - Jordan, Goodkind and Martin. Martin hit writers block, and there hasn't been a book in this series in five years or so. Goodkind retired from Fantasy, Jordan died. Word of warning, the Martin books are not happy books. They make the Soprano's look like the Mickey Mouse club.

04-13-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
GoHAM Ring of Famer The Defense is Back! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: County 5 Posts: 1,177 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Unrein	Easily one of my favorite book series. So good in fact I am wary of watching the HBO series in case it ruins the books in some way.

04-13-2011, 01:36 PM	#7
Drunk Monkey Mars b****es!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,591	I think I am going to switch back to HBO for this. Was going to wait until the summer for True Blood and Entourage but this has peaked my interest. I like the HBO / Showtime series so much more then the censored channels.

04-13-2011, 02:11 PM	#12
Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,497 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	So.... what is this about?

04-13-2011, 02:32 PM	#14
lostknight In The Arena ohwaitwtf Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,362 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	Martin kind of wrote himself in a corner (by his own admission). I would guess that the HBO contract included some varient of "you must finish the books" which is why he is getting back to it by now. He's a great writer - probably the most natural writer of the old big three. I do have to say that the new generation of fantasy writers - In particular Patrick Rothfuss's unbeliavably great series The Name of the Wind, and Brandon Sanderson (who took over the Wheel of Time books from Jordan) are better authors I think then any of the three. (If you haven't read The Name of the Wind, you need to. It's Tolkein and C.S. Lewis good).

04-13-2011, 02:45 PM	#16
Natedog24 Ring of Famer Win The Day Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,186 Adopt-a-Bronco: JeremiahJohnson	I'm more excited for the next the book in his series which finally has a solid release date. July 12 2011, I hope it was worth the wait. http://www.georgerrmartin.com/if-update.html

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TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,966 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	I own the first book of the same title. Made it 30 pages before passing unconscious, and that's coming from the guy who's read all roughly 15,000 pages of Jordan's Wheel of Time.

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scorpio Cubicle Pimp Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,498	Tied with the Dune saga for my favorite series of books. Wheel of Time and Goodkind's stuff is very dry compared to A Song of Ice and Fire imo.

04-13-2011, 03:46 PM	#21
shaunroach Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 51	It's an awesome series because no one is safe. Any character can die at anytime. I don't have HBO, but I'll probably plow through the DVD set like the Wire. I have not read Brandon Sanderson, but did you know he was room mates with Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings?? TRUE FACT. Also I agree about Rothfuss, he pretty good too.

04-13-2011, 03:50 PM	#22
Jay3 Sad Elway Ah . . . no. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,367 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It's very well written, and I recommend it. I'm not much for all that epic fantasy stuff, but so many friends recommended this one as "the best," I thought I'd try it with the series coming up. It reads well and was enjoyable.

04-13-2011, 04:15 PM	#25
Boobs McGee I promise to stay alive till the day that I die Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale Posts: 5,014 Adopt-a-Bronco: CassiusVAAAUGHN	wow. After hearing about everyones positive reviews, I decided to check the books out. Every copy in the Denver area (except for the bookmobile, and I don't know if I can just show up at one of the elementary school locations to check one out there) is either checked out or on hold. Looks like I'm gonna have to wait a little while