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Date Posted: 15:20:33 05/12/11 Thu
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jayn
Subject: Game of Thrones

I've been reading A Game Of Thrones, finding it verra addictive. I will admit it took me a wee bit to get into but now that I am, wow.

Each chapter deals with the viewpoint of one person, in the third person, there are about 8 different 'story-tellers'. Some of them are main characters to each other (for example, there is a husband and wife combo) and some of them are strangers to the rest, although obviously known. I particularly enjoy the story line of Dany & Drogo, and admit I skipped the rest of the book to about the middle, to solve their cliff-hangers. That did cause mnor spoilage, but only very minor.

The book is billed a fantasy, but it really isn't. It is set in a late-medival type time-frame, all the characters (so far, anyway) are human and everything that has happened is perfectly plausible. The only fantastical element is the fact the winters and summers each last scores of years, rather than 6 months. The book starts as summer (which is the only season many of the characters have ever known) is coming to an end. It is quite symbolic as the theme is the possibility of the end of years of peace and prosperity under a good king. (this isn't spoiler, it's all on the jacket). There are references to mythical or magical creatures, but no more than the 'boogie men' of real life - we don't know (yet) if these creatures are real or legend.

Great read, not beach fluff, but worth it the effort. If you like the length and depth of an Outlander, you'll like this.

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I am watching the series on cable and am really enjoying it, eventhough I haven't reaad the book. (NT) -- CarolSR, 17:17:29 05/12/11 Thu
- I am going to try watching this week. Apparently the series is very true to the book. (NT) -- jayn, 17:19:14 05/12/11 Thu
Addictive, yes thats one word for the books - although I think I slipped into obsessive *g*. They did have a medieval feel, and I've heard he somewhat patterned them after The War of The Roses period in England. If you think of all the Yorks & Lancasters, brothers, cousins etc, who came to violent ends...well, I'm just saying readers be prepared for some unhappiness George Martin will throw your way! (NT) -- HollyC, 06:32:32 05/13/11 Fri
This book, and the series, has kept me spellbound, shocked, angry, and thrilled for quite a while now. I definitely recommend it (NT) -- Margy, 12:27:01 05/13/11 Fri
I'm listening to it right now. I'm really enjoying both the audio of the book and the series. (NT) -- Cherie, 12:36:38 05/13/11 Fri
I just bought this last night for DH's nook (which I share : ). can't wait to dig in! (NT) -- MaryJ, 18:49:53 05/13/11 Fri
I've read the series 3 times and loved every page. Keep reading it is an awesome series.Sometimes it can get confusing but worth the struggle. And so far the series is very true to the book. (NT) -- Lynda J, 20:18:24 05/15/11 Sun
The episode this week was fantastic! Shocking! Violent! Surprising! I loved it. (NT) -- CarolSR, 06:32:41 05/17/11 Tue
- Poor horse!! And the bit when Bronn told Tyrion that he needed a woman, and Tyrion looked at Catelyn and said, "I'm game if she is" surprised a guffaw out of me. (NT) -- Nifty, 07:23:56 05/17/11 Tue
  - Just a note, here we get the show on Wed, so, while I'd love to discuss it, can we avoid possible spoilers - I know some places it's on Sun. (Actually I think it used to be on Sun here but not this week). (NT) -- jayn, 14:22:50 05/18/11 Wed
Yes, I am also watching and enjoying it on TV. I have not read the book(s) but they've been on my TBR for a long time. Now that I'm watching, I might make it my next Kindle purchase. I'm sure I'll want to continue with the other books in the series. (NT) -- brendaw, 04:30:09 05/20/11 Fri
I am loving this series, I just finished A Feast for Crows, I can't wait until July. Actually the very first scene in the book does involve the White Walkers who are dead creatures. When you see the map of the lands it obviously is very similar to Great Britain, I see the Wall being the seperation from what is Scotland. Interseting that the Wildlings live up there, hmmmm barbaric Highlanders maybe? (NT) -- LisaW, 09:04:05 05/21/11 Sat
- LOL on the Highlanders Lisa - I am in the middle of Clash of Kings and, while I'm not loving it as much as Game of Thrones, certainly worth the read >>> -- jayn, 17:02:09 05/24/11 Tue
Another great episode this week! (NT) -- CarolSR, 06:33:58 05/23/11 Mon

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