re: Crackpot ASOIAF Theories SPOILERS

Is the companion book formatted like an encyclopedia? Am interested in reading it, but was hoping for quick ref type format.

Yeah, Martin likes to cloud issues/ even contradict them when he can, based on POV.

Very little about this story can be stated as fact, to those who have eyes to see. Belief or faith in what we want to be true...well, we can shite in one hand...

Let me know if you come across anything about the rift. My tendency to want to know why Martin says certain things drives me batshit - he's VERY careful with what he says, no wonder he takes forever to publish anything. I know (believe) he plays with our heads at times with no intention of clarification, but some of his breadcrumb trails must lead somewhere.

Case in point: The Tower of Joy. We, myself included, tend to assume it is an accurate memory, even though we are told its a dream. It would suck for Martin to exploit this "loophole", and i dont think he will, but he has shown even memories can't be trusted - recall Sansa thinks The Hound kissed her. Didn't happen, sweetling.