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Game of Thrones Question: Readers vs Non-Readers
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:15 am
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:15 am
I have read the first book and, as of last night, finished watching the first season. I love it
Should I read the second book before watching more or just continue onto Season 2?
I am not a fast reader so it takes a while for me to get through an 800 page book
Should I read the second book before watching more or just continue onto Season 2?
I am not a fast reader so it takes a while for me to get through an 800 page book
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Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:24 am to mylsuhat
Since you are well behind in the series anyway, I would recommend reading the 2nd book first. Here's why. Game of Thrones is hard to follow because there are so many characters and story arcs going on simultaneously and then later flipping back and forth over time. Because the books (any book) has more details, it will help you follow what become very condensed and fast switching scenes in the TV series.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:28 am to davesdawgs
quote:ok, glad you said this because this is the main reason I wanted to read the book
Game of Thrones is hard to follow because there are so many characters and story arcs going on simultaneously
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:33 am to mylsuhat
Read the book first. It is the better medium for the story.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:34 am to mylsuhat
I feel like you should read all the books before watching the series.
The books are amazing and just a better medium for the story and watching the series first ruins, or at least cheapens, the reading experience
The books are amazing and just a better medium for the story and watching the series first ruins, or at least cheapens, the reading experience
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:35 am to mylsuhat
The first book and story follow each other pretty closely, but it diverges after that. Reading the books gives you a much greater understanding of the character motivations and history.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:38 am to DestrehanTiger
If you're in a hurry, try the audiobooks coupled with Chapter Summaries
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:38 am to mylsuhat
In an ideal world, read the second book (Clash of Kings) then watch season 2. Then read Storm of Swords and watch season 3. However, once you get to season 3, it's not "one-book-per-season". Book 1=Season 1, Book 2=Season 2. But Season 3 is 60% of Book 3, and goes a small bit into Book 5. And then Season 4 is going to be the last 40% of Book 3, some more of Book 5, and starting to get into Book 4. So it's not that linear once you get into Season 3. Therefore, if I were in your same position, I would watch seasons 2 and 3 and then read the books because I'd be dying to know what happens. 
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:05 am to ladytiger118
Read the books...there are several things the show doesn't go into details on or omits...it will also make it much easier to keep all the characters straight after reading the books.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:05 am to thekid
That's what I'm gonna do
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:22 am to mylsuhat
Read all the books first. Makes watching that much more enjoyable
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:25 am to mylsuhat
I dont think it is necessary to read the book before watching the show, but in order to understand who the characters are and their role in the story reading the book is required.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:36 am to CottonWasKing
quote:
I feel like you should read all the books before watching the series.
The books go into more detail and will make it easier to understand whats going on with all the different characters and plot lines.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:37 am to mylsuhat
Books first, there's a lot more in the books than in the show. The show hits the very dramatic points in the story, but there's a lot of back story that is left out. There's a reason why the crackpot theories thread is over 500 pages.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:40 am to mylsuhat
So
Many
Hodors!
Many
Hodors!
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:41 am to ZacAttack
quote:
There's a reason why the crackpot theories thread is over 500 pages.
Hodors have no idea what they're missing
This post was edited on 1/20/14 at 9:41 am
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:44 am to mylsuhat
IMO, read the books first. They're much more in depth than the show. You'll be able to pick up on a lot of subtle nuances that you would have otherwise missed. I watched the first couple of seasons before I read the books, I wish I would have read them first.
This post was edited on 1/20/14 at 9:45 am
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:46 am to Scruffy
quote:
So
Many
Hodors!
Lots of posters on here have gone from Hodors to Experts in the past year on here; myself included
. And knowing what's going to happen in Season 4 is driving me crazy. 
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:46 am to Cockopotamus
The advantage of not reading the books is that you will not be pissed off when they leave the books (And they will). HBO is not going to wait on the author to finish his work.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:48 am to Palo Gaucho
Read them first. By the time you finish you will have 3 seasons to watch which, along with the time to read, should put you a lot closer to the release of Winds of Winter.
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