Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin) - Page 4

Tuf · 05-11-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blorc

There is an art of ice and fire book as well, which I do own. Always fun to see some pics of chars..although I do admit it does sometime not match up to my view/idea of what the characters look like.

+1

That book is pretty cool. It's funny when the image you had in your head is so completely off base. Amok's site is cool too. There's also art from a couple of other series but not as much as the Ice and Fire books.

Ragamuffin · 05-11-2008, 02:43 PM

I've also been a huge fan of the series. I do think that A Game of Thrones was my favorite, mostly because it was the first time I had read a book in which any of the protagonists were "fair game", so to speak. Twists and backstabs abound. You read Martin's books, and everything else in the genre just seems so... fluffy. It's so raw.

I do feel, however, that he's gotten to a point where there are just too many subplots going on. I generally enjoyed A Feast for Crows, but I don't think it was his best work. He's even stated in the preface and on his website that it was a challenge to write with so many things going on. It'll be interesting to see how the final chapter does, how he ties things together.

Requiem · 05-12-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragamuffin

I've also been a huge fan of the series. I do think that A Game of Thrones was my favorite, mostly because it was the first time I had read a book in which any of the protagonists were "fair game", so to speak. Twists and backstabs abound. You read Martin's books, and everything else in the genre just seems so... fluffy. It's so raw.

I do feel, however, that he's gotten to a point where there are just too many subplots going on. I generally enjoyed A Feast for Crows, but I don't think it was his best work. He's even stated in the preface and on his website that it was a challenge to write with so many things going on. It'll be interesting to see how the final chapter does, how he ties things together.

Be prepared to see a lot of people die off, at least that's how I think he'll handle it. One thing I've been contemplating... is that one of the Targaryen bastards (forgot his name offhand, a Blackfyre) fled to the Free Cities after the death of Daemon Blackfyre. He also took with him the sword Blackfyre which hasn't been seen since, which is the sword of house Targaryen. I think Daenarys is in the vicinity, and there is supposed to be 3 heads to the dragon.. a prophecy thing ... which could be her, Jon Snow.. and one that isn't mentioned yet... which also I read that the author has hinted at bringing in some new POV's (new characters) into the story, so that *could* be it.

Ragamuffin · 05-12-2008, 10:41 PM

I'm also anxious to hear more about Daenarys. Martin really set the stage for her conquests. I'm sure we'll see her sights set on Westeros early on, and it'll be interesting to see what becomes of her three dragons as well. I imagine they'll become quite a force, with the main story-line focusing on her. I think there are so many other characters, such as Arya, who have the potential to develop and stand out.

side note: I originally thought that A Dance with Dragons was going to be the final chapter, but it looks like there are 2 more planned after that? Or is this just rumor?

Requiem · 05-13-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragamuffin

I'm also anxious to hear more about Daenarys. Martin really set the stage for her conquests. I'm sure we'll see her sights set on Westeros early on, and it'll be interesting to see what becomes of her three dragons as well. I imagine they'll become quite a force, with the main story-line focusing on her. I think there are so many other characters, such as Arya, who have the potential to develop and stand out.

side note: I originally thought that A Dance with Dragons was going to be the final chapter, but it looks like there are 2 more planned after that? Or is this just rumor?

There are more planned, there is no way he can finish it with that book.

Blorc · 05-13-2008, 02:40 AM

Yeah, Dance is suppose to be like two books I read somewhere as well, it should be rather long I think! I think there are 7 total, but not positive!

ps ragamuffin- Euron's Horn should be interesting with the dragons ...

Kamaul · 05-13-2008, 04:22 PM

Ive been looking for a new series to read in the Fantasy genera, im going to pick the first book of the series up right after this post hehe ^.^

Thanks for the find, ill tell ya what i think of it after a few chapters

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Kamaul · 05-13-2008, 07:04 PM

Gotta say, im only 50 or so pages through it, and its already very interesting

Requiem · 05-14-2008, 12:05 AM

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Gotta say, im only 50 or so pages through it, and its already very interesting

It gets a LOT more interesting towards the end of that book, and the rest of the books. The beginning of A Game of Thrones is a bit calm, but it's to get you into the story imo.

Blorc · 05-14-2008, 01:51 AM

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05-11-2008, 02:43 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ragamuffin The guild's mystical, defensive cape Join Date: May 2008 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 89	I've also been a huge fan of the series. I do think that A Game of Thrones was my favorite, mostly because it was the first time I had read a book in which any of the protagonists were "fair game", so to speak. Twists and backstabs abound. You read Martin's books, and everything else in the genre just seems so... fluffy. It's so raw. I do feel, however, that he's gotten to a point where there are just too many subplots going on. I generally enjoyed A Feast for Crows, but I don't think it was his best work. He's even stated in the preface and on his website that it was a challenge to write with so many things going on. It'll be interesting to see how the final chapter does, how he ties things together.

05-12-2008, 10:41 PM	#34 (permalink)
Ragamuffin The guild's mystical, defensive cape Join Date: May 2008 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 89	I'm also anxious to hear more about Daenarys. Martin really set the stage for her conquests. I'm sure we'll see her sights set on Westeros early on, and it'll be interesting to see what becomes of her three dragons as well. I imagine they'll become quite a force, with the main story-line focusing on her. I think there are so many other characters, such as Arya, who have the potential to develop and stand out. side note: I originally thought that A Dance with Dragons was going to be the final chapter, but it looks like there are 2 more planned after that? Or is this just rumor?

05-13-2008, 04:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
Kamaul Hard as Fuck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 286	Ive been looking for a new series to read in the Fantasy genera, im going to pick the first book of the series up right after this post hehe ^.^ Thanks for the find, ill tell ya what i think of it after a few chapters .

05-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
Kamaul Hard as Fuck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 286	Gotta say, im only 50 or so pages through it, and its already very interesting