A Song of Ice and Fire

[BluLobsta]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Storm of Swords is one of my favorite books ever.

[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

[Go Blue]

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

[Morsoth]

So... I don't think Winds of Winter will be anytime soon... Maybe near the end of 2017...

http://www.nme.com/news/tv/george-rr...lcvSWCJiX05.01

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by Morsoth

So... I don't think Winds of Winter will be anytime soon... Maybe near the end of 2017...

http://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/th...apters-1942288

Lol nope.