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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,724
    is 1st season ends?read that renew for second ,but that was all in 1st season?
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    We were out of town last week so we just watched the finale last night. Loved it. Started reading book one and I can't put it down. We were at a family camp thing and one of the dads there has read all the books so far and says - 1. They're addictive. 2. Don't get attached to any one character. There are lots of surprises. He also smiled and said, "Winter is coming."

    The first book is fantastic, I can't wait to read all of them.
  • merkinball
    merkinball Posts: 2,262
    Enkidu wrote:
    We were out of town last week so we just watched the finale last night. Loved it. Started reading book one and I can't put it down. We were at a family camp thing and one of the dads there has read all the books so far and says - 1. They're addictive. 2. Don't get attached to any one character. There are lots of surprises. He also smiled and said, "Winter is coming."

    The first book is fantastic, I can't wait to read all of them.

    Just finished book 3. The dad is absolutely right.
    "You're no help," he told the lime. This was unfair. It was only a lime; there was nothing special about it at all. It was doing the best it could.

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  • EZ1221C
    EZ1221C Posts: 2,645
    So I am about 250 pages through the book, anxiously awaiting when I can start watching the show! The book is phenomenal.
    PLAY THE SOUTH
  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    mca47 wrote:
    intodeep wrote:
    The first dragons being born in 300 years is nothing?? :?

    Just kidding i know what you mean. For me the end epic moment of the first book was Rob being crowned King of the North. That was awesome when i read it like a rallying cry its time to go kick som lannister ass, but it all goes down in the next book.
    The last episode is kind of a epilogue of sorts we get the main characters ready for the next season. Jon is headed out beyond the wall to find out more about the wildlings and the white walkers
    Arya is in a very dangerous position traveling with some harsh folks
    Rob is brining the fight to the lannisters and has crowned himself King of the north
    Sansa is stuck in bed she made and she is finding it to be very uncomfortable.
    Tyrion is headed to kings landing to run shit (so fucking cool)
    and oh Dany has 3 dragons.....

    so not a lot of action but a hell of a set up for A Clash of Kings aka Season 2

    Don't get me wrong, I thought it was a great episode and certainly left me wanting a lot more, I just thought the previous episode could have easily been the season finale.
    That said, it did allow for almost every main character to show a transition, or a set up for the next season.
    I'm not a patient person, and waiting for next season is going to drive me crazy!! :D

    This happens a lot on HBO shows (The Wire, Sopranos). The penultimate show is where something huge happens and then the last episode is more mellow.
    I finally saw the last episode last night. I enjoyed it. Still working through the third book. I seem to have hit a wall with it.
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  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    intodeep wrote:
    smarchee wrote:
    just watched the last episode tonight

    Book 1 is sitting on my book shelf pulling me towards it
    If you have the time you should check it out. Obviously you know the main points of the story but their are a lot of layers the show did not get to touch on (ok maybe a lot is an exageration but their are some) that add depth to the story.

    Be aware it is addictive. I read the first 4 books like a madman.

    I don't think it is an exageration about the extra layers in the book. Dany's transformation is much more fleshed out in the book, as is Sansa and Arya's relationship, and there is much more in depth about Bran in the book. And that's just off the top of my head.
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    I was afraid reading the first book would be a little boring after seeing the HBO episodes. But I agree - I love reading about all these characters, getting more into their heads. Like - Tyrion's so great, but even better in the books.

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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    I'm about half way through book one. After watching all of the the first season before starting the book, I find that it is a very easy read knowing who the main characters are already. So far, I agree with a lot of what they had to cut out, which I assume were for budgetary reasons. I do wish the wolves had more time in the show that they had in the book.The book does add a lot of background and more in depth knowledge. But I will say I thought the scenes that were done just for the show were excellent now that I can see which ones were not in the book. And soem of the other little tweeks they did for the show I think were well done. Overall, I feel it has stayed very faithful to the book. Looks like Season 2 starts filming next month.
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  • merkinball
    merkinball Posts: 2,262
    rrivers wrote:
    Still working through the third book. I seem to have hit a wall with it.

    That happened for me getting through the middle. Then you hit a point where it kicks into high gear and you can't put it down.
    "You're no help," he told the lime. This was unfair. It was only a lime; there was nothing special about it at all. It was doing the best it could.

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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    igotid88 wrote:
    Season 1 Blu-Ray

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y5 ... B003Y5HWMW
    I will own this.

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  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    merkinball wrote:
    rrivers wrote:
    Still working through the third book. I seem to have hit a wall with it.

    That happened for me getting through the middle. Then you hit a point where it kicks into high gear and you can't put it down.

    And it's not even that I am bored with the story, I think I just might need a break from Westeros. I just finished "Clash" in a month and with the TV show, it's just a lot of time in that world. My plan was to plow through the 3rd and 4th book in time for the 5th but I think I might take a break after Swords.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    2 weeks till dance with dragons!
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Fans awaiting the 5th book beware it has shippped by the German Amazon. Many folks got their books today two weeks early.

    what this means is people are going to be jerks and start posting spoilers all over the internet so be careful where you read!

    And if you find a pdf file of it floating around....... pm me! :D :? :oops:
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    ONE WEEK!!!!
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  • theserialthrilla
    theserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    deep breath

    my brother in law's wife's brother :? :? :? has just got a job as prop maker for the second season :D
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  • jervin007
    jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    deep breath

    my brother in law's wife's brother :? :? :? has just got a job as prop maker for the second season :D

    Very cool! That would be such a sweet job because of the unique props that are made for this series. Next season has some great location that I can't wait to see in HD!!
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    deep breath

    my brother in law's wife's brother :? :? :? has just got a job as prop maker for the second season :D

    Thats awesome. I just fnished the first book. Taking a little break and will start book 2 next month.
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  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,000
    i bought the first book yesterday. 832 pages for $5.75....i think that is enough to keep me busy for the next 2 years or so :lol:
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    I'm halfway thru book two and loving it although - good lord there are 2,000 characters.
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    Next week, book 5!!
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