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“Put GoT to shame”
hmmm…well I know nothing of the books but if it lacks relationships and characters that engage me it will be just like every other failed next big thing that failed to deliver let alone get close to GoT
Here’s hoping it matches…we need another epic!
Apart from the prose, the characters, the intrigue and the world-building.Wheel of Time is vastly superior to GoT in every way (IMO)
Apart from the prose, the characters, the intrigue and the world-building.
Be prepared for this series to suck.
Compared to WoT?I disagree but like I have said on multiple occasions, I find ASoIaF to be massively overrated. This isn't the place to get into it so tl;dr, IMO, Martin's prose is crap, the characters are largely bland and boring (outside a couple of main ones), there is hardly any intrigue since it is pretty obvious what is going to happen, and I don't think his world-building is really anything to write home about. It is probably his strongest point but is very standard medieval inspired fantasy. Granted, I haven't read it since A Dance with Dragons came out but it was the final straw for me. I have no plans on reading any of the series again, nor do I plan on reading any future books.
Fine, in that case don't watch it and leave the rest of us in peace.Apart from the prose, the characters, the intrigue and the world-building.
Be prepared for this series to suck.
…..unmmm right ^^^, wow
I'll file this with the other requests.Fine, in that case don't watch it and leave the rest of us in peace.
Consider this a demand. If youre not going to contribute other than to rag on the series without even watching it then youll be banned.I'll file this with the other requests.
Fine. I'll let you know my thoughts after I've seen an episode or two.Consider this a demand. If youre not going to contribute other than to rag on the series without even watching it then youll be banned.
Last warning.
I will watch a show based on a book I've read, but very very rarely will I read a book if I've seen the show first.Is it worth reading the books as the show comes out? I've never read it before but this seems a reasonable motivation. Not interested in the above shitflinging, more whether it's worth reading or just watching the show.
Is it worth reading the books as the show comes out? I've never read it before but this seems a reasonable motivation. Not interested in the above shitflinging, more whether it's worth reading or just watching the show.
Agreed. That would be my recommendation as well.I will watch a show based on a book I've read, but very very rarely will I read a book if I've seen the show first.
So my recommendation is give the first book a go. If you like it, then watch the show. if you don't like it, don't bother with the rest and just watch the show.
I will watch a show based on a book I've read, but very very rarely will I read a book if I've seen the show first.
So my recommendation is give the first book a go. If you like it, then watch the show. if you don't like it, don't bother with the rest and just watch the show.
Too detailed is often what being bland is.Which series do you like?
Robert Jordan known as one of the deepest writers of fantasy around. If anything he's criticised for being too detailed, rather than bland... interesting take.
Hope it's not a spoiler, but have to say I found the first book to be little more than another 'Fellowship' clone/rehash. It got away from that after the first book but I personally found it super hard to get through it because of how derivative the plotpoints felt.
The thread isnt just for fans. Its for people to give their critical assessment to help others who havent seen it make up their mind to watch it.Ok. No need for you to post here then.
“Looks boring personally” ads nothing to the discussions. It is not even remotely a critical assessment.The thread isnt just for fans. Its for people to give their critical assessment to help others who havent seen it make up their mind to watch it.