Is Game of Thrones Still Exciting Fans?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the excitement and engagement of fans with the "Game of Thrones" series, particularly in relation to its television adaptation and the original book series "A Song of Ice and Fire." Participants share their experiences with the series, express their anticipation for upcoming episodes, and reflect on the challenges of reading the books.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement for the upcoming episode, while others mention logistical challenges, such as not having cable.
  • Several participants discuss their experiences with the books, noting that while the series has been loyal to the source material, the books can be difficult to read and contain abrupt story arcs.
  • One participant suggests that reading the books may enhance the viewing experience of the series, while another shares their mixed feelings about the pacing and satisfaction of the story arcs in the books.
  • There is mention of the length of the books and the challenge of keeping track of characters and plots, with some participants indicating they need supplementary resources like wikis to follow along.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a mix of excitement and apprehension regarding the series and the books, with no clear consensus on the overall quality or satisfaction derived from the story arcs. Some express enthusiasm for the adaptation, while others highlight their struggles with the source material.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the difficulty of reading the books due to their length and complexity, as well as the abruptness of certain story arcs. There are references to personal reading experiences that may influence their perspectives on the series.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of "Game of Thrones," readers of "A Song of Ice and Fire," and those interested in discussions about adaptations of literary works may find this exchange relevant.

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So, thrones is coming tomorrow night. Anyone excited about that?
 
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I would be if I still had cable, anyone have a spare spot in their living room I could borrow?
 
I have yet to get into this series. Soon though! Maybe I should read the books first?
 
The series has been quite loyal to the books so far. The books are good but I found them hard going. Last year I read the first 5 but sort of gave up. I intend to go back to them at some point, maybe this new Tv series will prompt me. I won't spoil anything but with the books the hardest thing I found was that story arcs would end very suddenly and often in unsatisfactory ways, at the same time new ones would pop up from nowhere and it would be hard to care about the new ones. This was especially true when these new arcs also dropped flat.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I have yet to get into this series. Soon though! Maybe I should read the books first?

The five books so far published (in the mooted series of seven) average 838 pages each. So it's a daunting task to read them all. Being retired, I raced through them once to satisfy my curiosity about the general plot and what happens to my favorite characters, then reread them more slowly to more thoroughly enjoy Martin's storytelling abilities, and to spot clues and foreshadowings scattered throughout. I'd say if you have enjoyed Dickens or Proust in the past, you would be right at home with GRRM.

The first two seasons of the HBO production are available on Xfinity on Demand, or DVD. To jump cold right into tonight's first episode of the 3rd season could be a little confusing. Previewing critics are saying it keeps on getting better. For a series of epic fantasy novels that has sold maybe 15,000,000, and a runaway cable TV phenomenon that is entrancing so many more, your entertainment ticket is well and truly punched with A Song of Ice and Fire.

Respectfully submitted,
Steve
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
The series has been quite loyal to the books so far. The books are good but I found them hard going. Last year I read the first 5 but sort of gave up. I intend to go back to them at some point, maybe this new Tv series will prompt me. I won't spoil anything but with the books the hardest thing I found was that story arcs would end very suddenly and often in unsatisfactory ways, at the same time new ones would pop up from nowhere and it would be hard to care about the new ones. This was especially true when these new arcs also dropped flat.
"A Feast for Crows", in particular, was a loong slog. "A Dance with Dragons", fortunately, was much better.
 
arildno said:
"A Feast for Crows", in particular, was a loong slog. "A Dance with Dragons", fortunately, was much better.
I've just started DWD after not reading the series for nearly a year. I'd said above I've read 5 but I'm mistaken. I'm having to read with a wiki open to remember who some of the characters and places are :-p
 

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