A Song of Ice and Fire - Blu-ray Forum

BluLobsta · 01-13-2011, 06:38 PM

Well, since HBO is airing an adaptation of the first book in this series in April, I thought I would create a thread to discuss the books:

A Game of Thrones
A Clash of Kings
A Storm of Swords
A Feast for Crows

SonOfArathorn · 01-13-2011, 07:55 PM

You may want to take those last 3 off as they're not even out yet and likely will never be at the current rate GRRM is going, add in his recent poor health and it seems like we'll see a repeat of WoT.
I used to love these books but the amount of time between, the fact that he puts a ton of time into other projects that have a much narrower fan base and that I actually think he'll die before we see the end of it makes me not really care anymore. Sure, I'll watch the series and I'll pick the next book up if it ever comes out (going on 6 years since the last one) but seeing as he had the bulk of it written and it's still taken him this long I'll not hold my breath for it.
I can't even stand to read his blog anymore.
I understand that these things take time and such but it's a joke to think people's interest can be held for this long between novels, good story or not, I just don't care anymore.

BluLobsta · 01-13-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonOfArathorn

You may want to take those last 3 off as they're not even out yet and likely will never be at the current rate GRRM is going, add in his recent poor health and it seems like we'll see a repeat of WoT.
I used to love these books but the amount of time between, the fact that he puts a ton of time into other projects that have a much narrower fan base and that I actually think he'll die before we see the end of it makes me not really care anymore. Sure, I'll watch the series and I'll pick the next book up if it ever comes out (going on 6 years since the last one) but seeing as he had the bulk of it written and it's still taken him this long I'll not hold my breath for it.
I can't even stand to read his blog anymore.
I understand that these things take time and such but it's a joke to think people's interest can be held for this long between novels, good story or not, I just don't care anymore.

ok

Never give up hope! Getting discouraged will rob you of your passion...not a good thing

SonOfArathorn · 01-13-2011, 09:43 PM

Well I never was all that passionate about this series so I think I'll be ok. They're good books, great at times, but 6 years is a joke. There are plenty of other good books out there to be read by authors who have something called a work ethic. Now, I don't know GRRM personally but all signs point to him being a bit of a lazy ass, just read the things he does with his time other than write the books that got him where he is.

Still, I'm not his boss and none of us can presume to tell him when his creation is good enough for publication. But we can make our displeasure known, and I have, frequently. He doesn't even respond to my comments at his blog anymore. Apparently I ask too many questions that he doesn't like. Boohoo George, it's called fame.

CYMBOL · 01-13-2011, 10:14 PM

I was VERY disappointed in Feast for Crows. Loved all the others.

Storm of Swords is one of my favorite books ever.

Deke Rivers · 01-16-2011, 10:38 AM

way too much time since the last one that i have forgotten who all the players and plot points are..the series of books are dead for me at this point even if they continue at some point..
i am looking forward to the HBO adaption though

Go Blue · 01-17-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cymbol

i was very disappointed in feast for crows. Loved all the others.

Storm of swords is one of my favorite books ever.

+1

Go Blue · 01-17-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deke Rivers

way too much time since the last one that i have forgotten who all the players and plot points are..the series of books are dead for me at this point even if they continue at some point..
i am looking forward to the HBO adaption though

I'm looking forward to it too, but what if it is a success? They can only do so much, but can't finish the whole story since GRRM can't either!

CYMBOL · 01-18-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

I'm looking forward to it too, but what if it is a success? They can only do so much, but can't finish the whole story since GRRM can't either!

NO kidding - it's getting to be ridiculous.

SonOfArathorn · 01-19-2011, 02:23 AM

I love the look of the HBO series, surely has potential. I share the same worries that it will eclipse the books and we'll end up waiting years in between seasons. The actors will all age and move on and they'lll be forced to recast all the key parts... it just sounds like a huge gamble for HBO, most expensive series they've ever produced.

BluLobsta · 03-04-2011, 04:17 PM

"A Dance with Dragons" was officially announced yesterday for release on 7/12/11...

Dragon Time

Go Blue · 03-04-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluLobsta

"A Dance with Dragons" was officially announced yesterday for release on 7/12/11...

Dragon Time

Wow...FINALLY!

Gaius Marius · 03-10-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluLobsta

"A Dance with Dragons" was officially announced yesterday for release on 7/12/11...

Dragon Time

Looking forward to it! About time

Re-reading the series now, and I am looking forward to the HBO series

BluLobsta · 07-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Some Amazon employee in Germany sent out 180 copies of A Dance with Dragons early. Martin and his publisher are furious...understandably. He has threatened to "mount his head on a spike" ouch

George RR Martin threatens to decapitate spoiler

kpkelley · 07-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Some Amazon employee in Germany sent out 180 copies of A Dance with Dragons early. Martin and his publisher are furious...understandably. He has threatened to "mount his head on a spike" ouch

George RR Martin threatens to decapitate spoiler

1,000 pages

Is that the largest in the series? I might have to forget re-reading a feast for crows and instead begin working out.

BluLobsta · 07-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpkelley

1,000 pages

Is that the largest in the series? I might have to forget re-reading a feast for crows and instead begin working out.

Dunno...I want to watch the rest of the HBO series before reading the books. The shock value so far has been well worth it. Sounds like a behemoth though

Go Blue · 07-05-2011, 07:39 PM

I've waited this long, might just wait for paperback!

JHav · 09-17-2011, 09:26 PM

I have a question about A Clash of Kings.

[Show spoiler]

Stephie_is_a_dork · 09-18-2011, 11:49 AM

Wow, 6 years between books?!?

I kinda wanted to read this, since I heard it was like the English history of the Wars of the Roses meets Lord of the Rings, but not if I have to wait a decade or two for the series to be complete, assuming the author lives that long. Maybe I'll try waiting to see if he ever finishes it...and read it when I'm middle-aged.

Blu-Benny · 09-18-2011, 11:56 AM

i'm reading the 1st book right now....only get to read it when i'm on break @ work.

maybe by the time i get through the 1st 5, he'll have the next couple released.

01-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#1
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	A Song of Ice and Fire Well, since HBO is airing an adaptation of the first book in this series in April, I thought I would create a thread to discuss the books: A Game of Thrones A Clash of Kings A Storm of Swords A Feast for Crows Last edited by BluLobsta; 01-13-2011 at 09:14 PM.

01-13-2011, 09:43 PM	#4
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Well I never was all that passionate about this series so I think I'll be ok. They're good books, great at times, but 6 years is a joke. There are plenty of other good books out there to be read by authors who have something called a work ethic. Now, I don't know GRRM personally but all signs point to him being a bit of a lazy ass, just read the things he does with his time other than write the books that got him where he is. Still, I'm not his boss and none of us can presume to tell him when his creation is good enough for publication. But we can make our displeasure known, and I have, frequently. He doesn't even respond to my comments at his blog anymore. Apparently I ask too many questions that he doesn't like. Boohoo George, it's called fame. Last edited by SonOfArathorn; 01-19-2011 at 02:21 AM.

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01-13-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	You may want to take those last 3 off as they're not even out yet and likely will never be at the current rate GRRM is going, add in his recent poor health and it seems like we'll see a repeat of WoT. I used to love these books but the amount of time between, the fact that he puts a ton of time into other projects that have a much narrower fan base and that I actually think he'll die before we see the end of it makes me not really care anymore. Sure, I'll watch the series and I'll pick the next book up if it ever comes out (going on 6 years since the last one) but seeing as he had the bulk of it written and it's still taken him this long I'll not hold my breath for it. I can't even stand to read his blog anymore. I understand that these things take time and such but it's a joke to think people's interest can be held for this long between novels, good story or not, I just don't care anymore.

01-13-2011, 10:14 PM	#5
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	I was VERY disappointed in Feast for Crows. Loved all the others. Storm of Swords is one of my favorite books ever.

01-16-2011, 10:38 AM	#6
Deke Rivers Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Chi-Town area Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:30	way too much time since the last one that i have forgotten who all the players and plot points are..the series of books are dead for me at this point even if they continue at some point.. i am looking forward to the HBO adaption though

01-19-2011, 02:23 AM	#10
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I love the look of the HBO series, surely has potential. I share the same worries that it will eclipse the books and we'll end up waiting years in between seasons. The actors will all age and move on and they'lll be forced to recast all the key parts... it just sounds like a huge gamble for HBO, most expensive series they've ever produced.

03-04-2011, 04:17 PM	#11
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	"A Dance with Dragons" was officially announced yesterday for release on 7/12/11... Dragon Time

07-05-2011, 01:27 PM	#14
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Some Amazon employee in Germany sent out 180 copies of A Dance with Dragons early. Martin and his publisher are furious...understandably. He has threatened to "mount his head on a spike" ouch George RR Martin threatens to decapitate spoiler

07-05-2011, 07:39 PM	#17
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I've waited this long, might just wait for paperback!

09-17-2011, 09:26 PM	#18
JHav Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Atlanta, Georgia	I have a question about A Clash of Kings. [Show spoiler]

09-18-2011, 11:49 AM	#19
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	Wow, 6 years between books?!? I kinda wanted to read this, since I heard it was like the English history of the Wars of the Roses meets Lord of the Rings, but not if I have to wait a decade or two for the series to be complete, assuming the author lives that long. Maybe I'll try waiting to see if he ever finishes it...and read it when I'm middle-aged.

09-18-2011, 11:56 AM	#20
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i'm reading the 1st book right now....only get to read it when i'm on break @ work. maybe by the time i get through the 1st 5, he'll have the next couple released.

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