HBO's "Game of Thrones"

[vader]

The fifth book is being released on July 12.

I am going to be quite disappointed if he doesn't get the series finished.

[buckeyevol23]

Yeah the 5th book comes out this summer and I think he has two more planned to finish the series so who knows when they'll come out. Just saw that the show was already renewed for a 2nd season. It'll be based on the 2nd book, A Clash of Kings.

[MystifyingVol]

Originally Posted by vader

The fifth book is being released on July 12.

I am going to be quite disappointed if he doesn't get the series finished.

Got it pre-ordered. Wanted to reread the others though before I started it.
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[orangeblooded2]

Second Season confirmed:


HBO renews 'Game of Thrones' for second season | Show Tracker | Los Angeles Times

[vol4eva]

That was quick, but makes me happy.....

[vader]

Originally Posted by vol4eva

That was quick, but makes me happy.....

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[Vercingetorix]

According to the internet -- so it must be true -- part of the delay in the upcoming book was that Martin was heavily involved with the HBO production. Let's hope he doesn't have to spend quite so much time on season two.

Definitely going to wait to see how long it takes him to get book six out before I read anymore though. I don't want to have six books down, one to go, and then be waiting on a 72 year old guy to finish a 1200 page finale.

[hohenfelsvol]

Like the show. Finally caught up today. Going to get interesting quick.

[govols182]

Originally Posted by hohenfelsvol

Like the show. Finally caught up today. Going to get interesting quick.

The cliffhanger for the first episode was pretty good. I'm intrigued so far.

[MystifyingVol]

So far, so good. Going to be interesting to see how they deal with the massive influx of characters throughout this show.

For those of you that haven't read the books, how easy is it to follow?

[volinbham]

The beheadings were way down in the second episode...

To answer MystifyingVol - it would be easier to follow without the accents. I'm sure I've missed some important details but I didn't miss the blondie getting the doggy style.

[cotton]

Originally Posted by vader

Well, I am excited about the show.

I thought the books were entertaining. I enjoyed the narrative and the character development.

DVRing it until I finish Camelot.

The books are, IMHO, second only to Tokein in epic fantasy writing. If the series is anything like them, though, be prepared to wait a looooooooong time between seasons as it progresses. At least there is a pretty solid publication date for the next installment, though.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing it on the screen.

[vol4eva]

Another good episode....Tyrion Lannister is quickly becoming my favorite character.

[MystifyingVol]

Originally Posted by vol4eva

Another good episode....Tyrion Lannister is quickly becoming my favorite character.

Yep, one of my favorites as well. Episode last night condensed a LOT of the book material into a small space, I was impressed that they were able to keep the overall arc intact while having to take liberties to shorten the story.

I can't imagine the issues with trying to get this book condensed down into 10 episodes.

[vol4eva]

Will be interesting to see how Tyrion gets out of this one.....