Game of Thrones

[kittycats_delight]

Bumping this one up. I just got hubby to watch the first season and he was hooked right from the 1st episode. He is actually starting the first book of the series now because he CAN'T wait until April of 2012 to see season 2. I just finished Book 4 of the series and am dying cause I have to wait 2-3 weeks for Book 5 A Dance with Dragons to get delivered. I order my books online in english as it is not easy to get them at book stores here.

[Sowa]

I read the first book, then watched the first season. I really liked it, especially the book. (So much better, of course) I started the second one but put it down for a while.

[kittycats_delight]

I read the first book, then watched the first season. I really liked it, especially the book. (So much better, of course) I started the second one but put it down for a while.

The books are quite long. The third one is the longest at 1100+ pages. I like the overall way the books are laid out. With each chapter dedicated to a particular character & what's going on with them but I don't know about anyone else who has read them but there are certain chapters you can't wait to read while others are not so 'interesting' for lack of a better word. Of course that all has to do with the characters you like the most or dislike or could leave or take. I have really enjoyed them so far and can't wait to get my hands on A Dance with Dragons. I know that once I read that one I am going to be climbing the walls waiting for the next one The Winds of Winter. There is no mention as of yet as to when it might be out. I am hoping in not too long. As of June of 2010 he had 100 pages written. That was over a year ago but it was a long time period between book 4 A Feast for Crows & book 5 A Dance with Dragons, 6 years to be precise. I hope he doesn't take that long between book 5 & book 6.

[finn's mom]

I can't wait for season 2! I'm undecided if I want to start reading the books right now.

[kittycats_delight]

I can't wait for season 2! I'm undecided if I want to start reading the books right now.

I couldn't wait for season 2. The same day I watched the season finale I ordered the first 4 books in a box set. LOL

My adore Jon Snow. He has to be my favorite of all the characters. Tyrion is awesome as well. So is Arya, Danaerys & a few others that are introduced later on in the series.

There are some pretty 'shocking' things to come. This is going to be one fantastic show if they stick to the books like they did the first season. I can't wait to see what they do with it.

[smokey the elder]

Unfortunately, Martin is pulling a Robert Jordan and taking his sweet time writing the books. Jordan died and his series had to be picked up by another author.

Be warned! Don't get attached to any character.

[kittycats_delight]

Be warned! Don't get attached to any character.

Don't I know it!!! He is pretty original in the fact that no character is SAFE!!! Hubby just about flipped after the second last episode...he was stunned. I LOL and warned him telling him don't be surprised by anything that happens with the 'what you think are' main characters. I am just waiting for book 6 to arrive and wondering which of my faves will make it through until the end.

[finn's mom]

I couldn't wait for season 2. The same day I watched the season finale I ordered the first 4 books in a box set. LOL

My adore Jon Snow. He has to be my favorite of all the characters. Tyrion is awesome as well. So is Arya, Danaerys & a few others that are introduced later on in the series.

Haha awesome! I will probably get the books. I LOVE Jon Snow. And the others you listed! I know full well already that I cannot think anyone is safe. That second to last episode had both my husband and I reeling! He kept saying "I'm not watching any more episodes, I'm not watching any more." He really really really liked that character. He's a Braveheart/Gladiator/300 kinda guy, so that honorable, steadfast warrior type character always has his vote. BUT, I can guarantee we'll both be glued to the TV when it comes back on haha.

[smokey the elder]

I think my favorite character is Samwell Tarly. He reminds me SO much of Neville Longbottom. (from Harry Potter)

[kittycats_delight]

I think my favorite character is Samwell Tarly. He reminds me SO much of Neville Longbottom. (from Harry Potter)

I really like Sam too. Don't know a thing about Harry Potter though so I couldn't make the comparison. I know I am probably the only one in the world who hasn't either read the books or watched the movies. I watched the first one with my mom cause she insisted I would love it but I just couldn't get into it and so never ever bothered.

Haha awesome! I will probably get the books. I LOVE Jon Snow. And the others you listed! I know full well already that I cannot think anyone is safe. That second to last episode had both my husband and I reeling! He kept saying "I'm not watching any more episodes, I'm not watching any more." He really really really liked that character. He's a Braveheart/Gladiator/300 kinda guy, so that honorable, steadfast warrior type character always has his vote. BUT, I can guarantee we'll both be glued to the TV when it comes back on haha.

Hubby was the same as your man. He said 'that's it. I'm not watching any more. Why did they have to kill him off? I really liked him.' He was also rather upset about the khal as well. He wanted the khal to be the one to take out Joffrey. I adored the khal as well. And really hated to see him go. Am excited to see who will be playing some of the new characters. One in particular....one word for those who have read the books and that won't mean anything to those who haven't....'TARTH'. No it is not someone's name, so no give away unless you go looking. hehehhe