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Originally Posted by Phantom Limb
Oh my god this series is fucking AWESOME. I'm about 100 pages from the end of the 3rd book, but I can already tell that this is gonna be my favorite series of all time.
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The second half of the third book is probably the best imo. The battle between Gregor Clegane and the Red Viper is epic.
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
Next to Terry Pratchett, Martin is fast becoming my favourite fantasy writer. He has really managed to create a living world that absorbs you into it. I read all five novels in a little over a month, foregoing homework and other responsibilities in order to read just another hundred pages. I actually ended up watching the TV series first, mostly so I could enjoy it for what it was without having to compare it to the source material (something I learned from Alan Moore adaptations). Having a visual aid made picturing the settings a bit easier, but I was really impressed by how well the TV series followed the novel, even going as far as including a lot of original dialog.
After viewing the second trailer for the second season, it appears as though they're going to be including some elements from A Sword of Storms, particularly scenes involving Robb and his transgression against the Freys. As far as I can remember, Robb was only mentioned throughout the whole of A Clash of Kings as he was off fighting the Lannisters in the Riverlands. I also hope that they actually show the Battle of King's Landing, as we didn't get to see Tyrion kick ass in The Battle of the Green Fork in the first season.
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I've not read anything by Terry Pratchett but plan to correct that asap, like you I read the first 4 books non-stop but plan on having a gap before starting the fifth (which is in two parts here) I've actually just started reading the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan which has about 13 books!!!
I'm already just over half way watching the first season and loving it, it really helps though knowing the books really well, as the series for obvious reasons can't give the depth and background like the books can.
I'll be interested to see how they do big battle scenes, as TV series often have economic restraints compared to budgets allocated to films in general.
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Originally Posted by James
I think the series is great, I have only read the first book so far but I think it's a good interpretation. It always looks beautiful, full of great actors to portray the characters. I am beyond excited for the new series and I plan on reading the other books once exams end.
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In general I'm impressed with the actors chosen, as whenever reading a book, the reader often visualizes the actors in a certain way. I envy you in that you have most of the books to read as book two is one of the very best and covers so much stuff.