Read A Song Of Ice And Fire 2016 discussion

It is hard not to discuss the tv show on the book threads so I have set this up for tv show discussion.

*****SPOILER ALERT******

IF YOU ARE NOT CAUGHT UP TO WHAT HAS CURRENTLY AIRED YOU MAY BE SPOILED HERE!!!

As much as I hated King Joffrey's character that actor was amazing.

That kid (I don't even know his name) did such a great job at making you hate him. Same with Cersei.

Most definitely! That actor was able to pull of Joffrey so well. I think most of the casting is pretty spot on.

That Joffrey kid (I really should look up his name but nah) likely got treated like crap when out in public. Fans can be really awful.

I mean if I ever run into the actors who play Jaime Lannister or Jon
Snow security may need to get called in to pull me off. A night in jail and a restraining order would be worth it. Lol

Do you guys think Jon is dead or alive?

Oh gosh... that's a hard one. I want to hope he's alive and there's a lot of sightings that could support that, but everyone was so adamant that he wasn't so idk!

Definitely alive, in the book Mellisandre is not at the wall and thus could not bring Jon back. But the powers of the red god have brought men and women back to life before and i believe thats what will happen with Jon.
not only this but now that he is dead, he is relieved of his vow to the nights watch and can now take vengeance.

The way a major character like Jon was killed was too simple for GRRM. Important people like Robert, Ned, Robb, Catelyn, Joff - they all go out with pomp and show. Even Lysa Arryn's death scene had more to it than Jon's. Plus its time GRRM brought back a major character to life. I vote for Jon Is Alive!

I read this and thought it was weird to read in this order?????

I have not yet read all the books but who would suggest to start with that? Thoughts?

My two favorite shows:

I am not watching the tv show but I saw this online. I don't ever watch stuff I read because I feel they should follow the book. I just don't like when things are out of order. I may binge watch it when I am done reading.

http://joeltronics.github.io/got-book...

I heard about that spreadsheet from your link and could never find it. Thanks. It seems after season 2 they show and book separate in a big way.

I think after I read book 2 then I will re-watch season 2 then put a hault on the re-watching till the last book is done. All weekend I re-watched season 1 and I loved watching after having just finished reading book #1.

Roseanne wrote: "I am not watching the tv show but I saw this online. I don't ever watch stuff I read because I feel they should follow the book. I just don't like when things are out of order. I may binge watch it..."

That's actually kind of a cool list to look at. It's crazy to see just how much they've strayed!

It is interesting to look at. I am very curious how they will handle not having the next book in time. I don't see George giving them anything in advance of the book release.

George already told producers basically the whole story. He did that because he wanted them to have the story in case he died. So they know his endgame, but their paths to it may be different-butterfly effect and all.

He drives me crazy! Why would anyone bother to buy the book when it comes out if he gave them the ending? I also don't trust him. He will end up changing his mind and changing the ending. I want to go to lunch with him so I can tell him all my issues.

lunch, lol Have your people talk to his people and get it set up.

I wish I had not heard some of the theories (spoilers) out there about the ending. You know what I am talking about most likely.

How fascinating would lunch with him be? I have heard several theories about the ending. I also have some of my own.

Roseanne wrote: "He drives me crazy! Why would anyone bother to buy the book when it comes out if he gave them the ending? I also don't trust him. He will end up changing his mind and changing the ending. I want to..."

He's even said because of the butterfly effect the books will still be different. I am curious to know how much he deviates from what he told them just to be able to sell books. Keep in mind too that there are characters in the books not in the shows. I think there will be plenty material to warrant reading the book after the show.

Roseanne wrote: "How fascinating would lunch with him be? I have heard several theories about the ending. I also have some of my own."

I bet he would order a huuuuuge steak with a baked potato and all the fixings! And beer. A huge mug of beer too. But the foreign kind like German beer or something out of the norm.

Brianna you seem to have read up on GRRM a fair amount. Cool.

Do we know when the book is supposed to come out?

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "Brianna you seem to have read up on GRRM a fair amount. Cool.

Do we know when the book is supposed to come out?"

I love the show and have been reading most of his updates about the next novel. It doesn't help that he lives about an hour north of me so he's always in the news.
I have no idea when the next should be out. He did have deadlines, but kept missing them so he decided to write without deadlines and let the show pass him. Deadlines apparently give him a writing block. lol I hope this year. That would definitely be ideal.

Thanks Brianna. It really sucks that everyone has to wait but I do think that the finished product will be worth the wait.

I mean he doesn't need the money. If the book were to be published and sold 1/2 assed to meet a deadline, we all lose.

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "Thanks Brianna. It really sucks that everyone has to wait but I do think that the finished product will be worth the wait.

I mean he doesn't need the money. If the book were to be published and s..."

Definitely. I'm glad he has stuck to his guns about this series. He knows it's his legacy and he doesn't want to deliver a sad one.

I'm currently reading the 2nd book and I have watched the series (all 5 seasons) but I can't see any differences in the plot.. Of course the books are much better in my opinion. I have heard that the TV series plot deviates a lot from the book storyline.. Am I missing something??

I am not watching the tv show but my understanding is season one followed the book closer than other seasons.

I have the DVD set of season one and I watched some of the bonus content. It is great stuff.

I almost feel bad for not liking Cersei because the actress seems like such a nice woman. I guess that just means one thing - great acting!

The actor who Plays Tyrion surprised me when he spoke without an accent!

I just finished rewatching season one and I love it! I see why it was so easy to get hooked. I think the casting was pretty spot on.

Just saw this video concerning the God of Many Faces. AWESOME VIDEO!!! enjoy!!!

http://youtu.be/YaZA6ik2ESk

LENA wrote: "I'm currently reading the 2nd book and I have watched the series (all 5 seasons) but I can't see any differences in the plot.. Of course the books are much better in my opinion. I have heard that t..."

If I remember correctly, tv series starts veering off slightly from the book in season 3 & 4 (book 3).

Terry wrote: "LENA wrote: "I'm currently reading the 2nd book and I have watched the series (all 5 seasons) but I can't see any differences in the plot.. Of course the books are much better in my opinion. I have..."

Yes I have read that too Terry. I have the discs for seasons 1-4 and I don't think I should re-watch 3 and 4 for quite some time. But season 2 I will re-watch after I finish my read of Clash.

Has everyone seen the new season trailer yet. It looks so good

Omar wrote: "Has everyone seen the new season trailer yet. It looks so good"

No, can you download it here somehow? I will try!

This may be a dumb question, but what chapter of Clash of Kings are we supposed to be on by Monday 3/14/16?

You really don't need to be anywhere at any certain time. It is totally read at your own pace within the 2 month period. However I had set myself up a schedule (and shared as requested) of what I was planning to read each week in order to not get too far behind and finish way on time.

week 1 (beginning March 1) I was going to start with:
0 ~ Prologue
1 ~ Arya I
2 ~ Sansa I
3 ~ Tyrion I
4 ~ Bran I
5 ~ Arya II
6 ~ Jon I
7 ~ Catelyn I

week 2 (beginning March 8) I was going to start with:
8 ~ Tyrion II
9 ~ Arya III
10 ~ Davos I
11 ~ Theon I
12 ~ Daenerys I
13 ~ Jon II
14 ~ Arya IV
15 ~ Tyrion III

week 3 (beginning March 15th) I was going to begin with:
16 ~ Bran II
17 ~ Tyrion IV
18 ~ Sansa II
19 ~ Arya V
20 ~ Tyrion V
21 ~ Bran III
22 ~ Catelyn II

So if you are wanting to stick to that "schedule", then March 14th you should be just finishing ch 15.

I am way ahead of what I had planned to do because I could not wait to start and said screw it and started when I felt like it. lol

the trailer

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "the trailer"

Just got chills watching this!!

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "So if you are wanting to stick to that "schedule", then March 14th you should be just finishing ch 15.

Thanks Leslie!

You are very welcome. I have not watched it. I am trying to not watch season six till I have read all the books out so far but I doubt I will make it. I will likely crack.

My husband will make me watch season 6 with him. Or spoil it if I don't. I think it'll be fine to watch since they will be going down a different path than Martin will in the books. There's so much more to the books, it may help with understanding what's going on by having a bit of a preview so to speak.

Hello everyone! I'm currently reading the second book of GOT. I've got about a 100 pages left... I was a fan of the TV series and I decided reading the books may be a good idea. Of course now I am totally addicted. I usually hate films and series once I have read the books. So I should say this is the second time (the first was with Lord of the rings) that I have read the books and watched the TV versions and I really don't know which one I like more. It's amazing actually. When I read the books I forget what happens in the series so I relive the story all over again. Then I watch the reruns with this amazing soundtrack and the beautiful scenery and they are completely different from what I picture in my head when I read! Does anyone else feel the same???

By the way I found this...Probably most of you have seen it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Babsg...

I couldn't stop laughing...

That youtube thing was funny! A few others involving the cast from Game of Thrones popped up after that was done and they were good too.

LENA wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm currently reading the second book of GOT. I've got about a 100 pages left... I was a fan of the TV series and I decided reading the books may be a good idea. Of course now I am ..."

I read books 1, 2,3 and part of 4 and watched the tv series up to season 5. I think this one case where the tv series is as good as the books.
This group has encouraged me to go back to reading the books. It is so much better to have people to discuss with as you go along, with big involved books like these.

Lena that Youtube video was great! Thanks for posting.

Kit must have been having a hard time not cracking up while recording that.

I just re-watched Pompeii. I saw it in the theatre in 3D long before I knew who Jon Snow was and I remember thinking that dude it a hottie!

A few weeks ago I realized it is Kit Harrington/Jon Snow and made a mental note to watch this movie again. Wow, he does a great job and some scenes he has no shirt!!!!

Oh yeah and the movie is quite good too. Anyone seen it?

No, but I will now -

Terry wrote: "No, but I will now -"

Haha! Yep do it!

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "I just re-watched Pompeii. I saw it in the theatre in 3D long before I knew who Jon Snow was and I remember thinking that dude it a hottie!

A few weeks ago I realized it is Kit Harrington/Jon Snow..."

Watched the movie last night!!! Oh Kit was so cute!!