Game of Thrones

[Luna Guardian]

Well, the new series has gone underway and from what I can judge by the first episode, it's going to be good. Like, really good.
I've never read the books so I can't say how the series compares. What I can say however is, that the acting's top-notch and the story has me hooked. I'm very interested in learning more about this world and seeing where this series will go to, having no knowledge about the books what so ever. Although from what I can tell, the Lannisters are bad.

Anyone else seen it yet?

[StepLaugh]

No I havent seen it yet, going to check it out today. This might make me finally start reading the books. They are huge and kinda daunting.

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

What the heck are you two waiting for? Read the gosh darned series! Sheesh! Best Adult fantasy series ever! Just don't get attached to any one character!
The first episode was pretty damn good. I loved the "White Walkers" look. They need to CGI the wolves a bit later because of their size.
The sucky part is knowing who gets it, how, when and why. It's one thing to read it, but now it's going to be up close and personal.

[StepLaugh]

OK OK I'll pick it up next time I go to the book store! haha

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

LOL.. dammit, that's why they have Amazon!
um, be prepared for a massive volume though. The reading is very good and it flows well. You don't have to worry about any Robert Jordanist extended descriptions of cloth or tree bark!

[Luna Guardian]

Hehe, if I ever get the time to read books unrelated to economics, marketing or other business-related subjects, I promise I will read the series :D. For now though, I have a bazillion books kindly asking me to read them, but I have to say no to each one. No time :( .

I also liked to look of the White Walkers, whatever the hell they were (I'm thinking some kind of undead/demon/cursed folk, but can't say for sure. And I ain't about to ruin anything by reading about anything from anywhere)

[COsurvivor]

This series looks great... I saw the specials HBO created for each family and even specials on behind the scenes and much more... I love that Sean Bean is the Lead Actor of the series!

[j0be]

I guess this will have to be added to my Queue. Anyone know if the book series has an audiobook format?

[COsurvivor]

I guess this will have to be added to my Queue. Anyone know if the book series has an audiobook format?

look that up on amazon...

[janet963]

Very nice tv series this is, I really love to have this one with me.

[shric debar]

i am loving GoT so far

Death to the Lannisters

[Ctatyk Frost]

I'm going to avoid reading the books until after each is brought into the series. I know that HBO has opted for book 2 after the first episode. So, once they complete book one, I'll read it. I don't want to know who is going to die & the like. This is one of the few series that I've not read or at least attempted to read (can't force myself to read more than about 50 pages of Tolkien before I'm sick of his writing style...).

[Ctatyk Frost]

LOL.. dammit, that's why they have Amazon!
um, be prepared for a massive volume though. The reading is very good and it flows well. You don't have to worry about any Robert Jordanist extended descriptions of cloth or tree bark!

Are you sure that you don't have Jordan confused with Tolkien? I had no problem reading the entire Wheel of Time series by Jordan....

[Magrat]

Most shows I watch, after an episode or two I skip the opening credits. With GOT I've been loving the hell out of the opening credits each episode. It helps that the thing changes depending on what's in the episode. Awesome stuff.

[Tandem25]

I recently caught the first episode. It was pretty good. I shall be adding this to my list of shows to watch.

[shric debar]

after watching the latest episode i have one thing to say.


GEOFFREY MUST DIE!!!!!!

[badhead]

just got into it. Great stuff

[Lavitz]

I watched it over my last break, I really love it.
I've heard it doesn't compare to the books, which is awesome cause I'll have to check them out when I'm done with the show.

[Arthur LaMarche]

Hmmm....

Maybe Baldiing Fat Guys over 40 are not the target audience. (8 I can not remember seeing any commercials.

[Bullethead]

Not sure if anyone is going to bring this back up but who saw the finale!?

[ClearSights]

I just watched the microsoft E3 press conference and am going to start watching this now

[Bullethead]

Season 2 won't disappoint. Was an epic final 2 episodes imho. I won't reveal any spoilers I guess. Perhaps someone can make a GoT Spoiler thread or in the future I'll preceed my comments with a spoiler alert

[Litmaster]

Hi Guys,

I was going to start a "Game of Thrones" thread, but saw there were already several so I'm reviving this older thread instead. Being a fantasy enthusiast in general (most recently with Joe Abercrombie's First Law series), I have known about the reputation of George R.R. Martin and the Song of Fire and Ice series, but have avoided it until now because I generally don't like to read a series that isn't finished (I'm doing enough waiting around for the final installment with We're Alive; I don't need to do it in my reading as well).

But recently I had some time available and decided, "Screw it." I'm currently about halfway through Game of Thrones, which I am enjoying. I have purposely avoided any spoilers so I have no knowledge of what happens later in the plot, but it mainly strikes me as a political thriller blown through a fantasy lens. I also know that HBO has a series based on the book series, which I also haven't seen because I don't have HBO and always choose to read the book before the movie/tv upon which it is based.

Quick question for those of you who have been watching Game of Thrones on HBO:
1. Does it follow closely with the plot of the books, or does it take liberties?
2. Does it follow the chronology of the books, or does it re-arrange events for television?
3. It is worth watching?


I'm not sure yet whether I should start on the TV series, so anyone that can give me some input would be appreciated in the form of a Lit-REP.
Oh, and no spoilers, please. :)