I cut my cord, but still watch the series on delishowsdotcom.
OT: Game of Thrones
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Last: 12 yr ago by BAyers3
CarmelBear;842128099 said:
For those who have not read the books, up thru Book 5, there is much more in store. GRR Martin implied he will have Book 6 by summer 2014, which would be rocket speed for him. He knows the show is catching up to him. Book 5 is my second favorite of the current books. Arya is definitely going to be a bad ass. As is Jon Snow. The killer rumor is that Jon Snow is not, in fact, the bastard son of Eddard. He is the son of another. And I will leave it there...
I'm sorry, but there is zero percent chance Martin gets the book out in 2014. You better prepare yourself to see the end of this story on TV first.
cyrusthebear;842128102 said:
This rumor is definitely an internet fan favorite, which is why I think GRRM will not pursue the plotline. Who knows where he will take us.
R+L=J. I'm 10000% sure about that, and the showrunners have already basically admitted this.
HaasBear04;842128134 said:
R+L=J. I'm 10000% sure about that, and the showrunners have already basically admitted this.
Makes sense. Ned must had put J on the night's watch to prevent him for gaining the throne.
elpbear;842127908 said:
In the books the Hound conking Arya over the head was the ending of the chapter immediately following the RW itself, and the way it was written strongly implied she was killed then and there (he threw an axe at her head).
The Hound whacked her in the head with the flat of the axe.
bearister;842127845 said:
That is what I call Starkocide! I have not read the books but I hope Arya Stark goes all Jedi on those mother f#ckers!
Read the books before it's too late. They are so much richer than the TV series.
Last summer I read all 5 books on a Kindle e-reader in about 2.5 months. The first 50 - 100 pages are a bit archaic, full of strange language and concepts, but help set the scene for the rest of the novels.
The novels are like literary crack.
Like a medieval, fantasy Sopranos. Blood, sex, betrayal and vengeance, though the mob has more honor than the denizens of the Seven Kingdoms.
If I were to start reading the books, after watching the TV series, can I get by starting with book 2 or 3?
HaasBear04;842128134 said:
R+L=J. I'm 10000% sure about that, and the showrunners have already basically admitted this.
source!
cal98;842128162 said:
If I were to start reading the books, after watching the TV series, can I get by starting with book 2 or 3?
I'm sure you could get by, but why cheapen the experience. Book 1 is good, an easy read and gives a great foundation for the rest of the series.
If you like the reading, you will have plenty of time to read books 1-5 before either HBO Season 4 or Book 6 are available.
HaasBear04;842128134 said:
R+L=J. I'm 10000% sure about that, and the showrunners have already basically admitted this.
The author has lead us down this path with a bastard son who's lineage is deducible, and its a kick a** plot twist. So why in gods name would he change it?
I hope Joffrey dies a brutal death.
cyrusthebear;842128165 said:
source!
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/10/arts/television/game-of-thrones-on-hbo-from-george-r-r-martin-novels.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
cal98;842128162 said:
If I were to start reading the books, after watching the TV series, can I get by starting with book 2 or 3?
You wouldn't want to skip the first one..it's really, really good. I'd advise on waiting until Martin gets closer to actually finishing the series before picking up the books. The wait is freaking brutal.
Tedhead94;842128064 said:
I believe you are correct in your analysis. . . .though in the books, Jon Snow gets the opportunity to lead the north from Stannis a little later on. Snow turns down the offer and stays as the leader of the NW. I could be misremembering incorrectly though.
Super uncool. Spoilers are NOT ok if you've read the books or read wikipedia.
grandmastapoop;842128203 said:
Super uncool. Spoilers are NOT ok if you've read the books or read wikipedia.
Co-signed. Please, everyone: do not post spoilers for those who are show-only viewers. Show some class. And if you do post something that turns out to be a spoiler, please go back and edit your post to remove it.
SchadenBear;842128147 said:
The Hound whacked her in the head with the flat of the axe.
Fair enough; yet my point stands. Many many people (myself included) thought she might be dead, it was very ambiguous. Not ambiguous in the show at all, which is a change I liked.
SchadenBear;842128150 said:
Read the books before it's too late. They are so much richer than the TV series.
Last summer I read all 5 books on a Kindle e-reader in about 2.5 months. The first 50 - 100 pages are a bit archaic, full of strange language and concepts, but help set the scene for the rest of the novels.
The novels are like literary crack.
to get all the nuances of the books on TV
Cal Panda Bear;842128189 said:
I hope Joffrey dies a brutal death.
I hope one of the giants develops a crush on him and goes all "behind the candelabra" on him.
bearister;842128265 said:
I hope one of the giants develops a crush on him and goes all "behind the candelabra" on him.
Joffrey's kinda kinky. He might like it.
Cal Panda Bear;842128142 said:
Makes sense. Ned must had put J on the night's watch to prevent him for gaining the throne.
If this were true, how would JS have a claim to the throne? He would still be a bastard, since R was married to another woman.
Sorry dudes. Just conversating on the story . . . I was sure to leave out the hows and whys though ;-)
HaasBear04;842128195 said:
You wouldn't want to skip the first one..it's really, really good. I'd advise on waiting until Martin gets closer to actually finishing the series before picking up the books. The wait is freaking brutal.
I started reading from the beginning and it's making things make sense. You miss much detail
The show picked a very good looking Danerys Targaryan. Also Team read-the-books.
GranadaHillsBear;842128321 said:
The show picked a very good looking Danerys Targaryan. Also Team read-the-books.
GOT actress with most va-va-va-voom factor: Esme Bianco (character now deceased).
elpbear;842128258 said:
Fair enough; yet my point stands. Many many people (myself included) thought she might be dead, it was very ambiguous. Not ambiguous in the show at all, which is a change I liked.
They gave up a chance to rip what little was remaining of our hearts out! I remember reading that part after the Red Wedding and it was really depressing to think she was dead, they passed on a possible cliffhanger.
bearister;842128329 said:
GOT actress with most va-va-va-voom factor: Esme Bianco (character now deceased).
Freaking Joffrey...
TheDudeSF;842128285 said:
If this were true, how would JS have a claim to the throne? He would still be a bastard, since R was married to another woman.
Having a son who is well liked is the cleanest transition. A review of European history reveals lots of folks have can have claims to the throne, and the strength of that claim is proportional to the strength of the claimant's supporters, not the closeness of the relation. For instance, William the Conquer was a bastard, but was able to secure his duchy of Normandy by winning a few battles against the other claimants.
running bear;842128352 said:
Having a son who is well liked is the cleanest transition. A review of European history reveals lots of folks have can have claims to the throne, and the strength of that claim is proportional to the strength of the claimant's supporters, not the closeness of the relation. For instance, William the Conquer was a bastard, but was able to secure his duchy of Normandy by winning a few battles against the other claimants.
Longshanks: Who is this person who speaks to me as though I needed his advice?
Prince Edward: I have declared Phillip my high counselor.
Longshanks: Is he qualified?
Phillip: I am skilled in the arts of war and military tactics, Sire.
Longshanks: Are you? Then tell me, what advice would you offer on the present situation?
running bear;842128352 said:
Having a son who is well liked is the cleanest transition. A review of European history reveals lots of folks have can have claims to the throne, and the strength of that claim is proportional to the strength of the claimant's supporters, not the closeness of the relation. For instance, William the Conquer was a bastard, but was able to secure his duchy of Normandy by winning a few battles against the other claimants.
More important you need a wife with a nice a$&. Hopefully, he gets the ginger back
bearister;842128379 said:
Longshanks: Who is this person who speaks to me as though I needed his advice?
Prince Edward: I have declared Phillip my high counselor.
Longshanks: Is he qualified?
Phillip: I am skilled in the arts of war and military tactics, Sire.
Longshanks: Are you? Then tell me, what advice would you offer on the present situation?
and then, yet another defenestration ..
GB54;842128380 said:
More important you need a wife with a nice a$&. Hopefully, he gets the ginger back
Jon Snow's ginger looks like she could be Caroline Kennedy's daughter:
bearister;842128399 said:
Jon Snow's ginger looks like she could be Caroline Kennedy's daughter:
Amazing how fit she is under all those furs and rags ....
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