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Game of Thrones Newb(Sort of) Minor Spoilers
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:39 pm
I finally got around to watching Got, and holy shite this is awesome. I watched all 3 seasons in about a month. I am very good about spoilers, so everything was a shock to me(Red Wedding good lord).
My question to book readers. Without giving me spoilers is it necessary to read books 1 and 2 before 3. Are the books much different from the series to where I would be lost if I started 3? I can't stop obsessing over this and I know the books must be much better.
PLEASE NO SPOILERS
My question to book readers. Without giving me spoilers is it necessary to read books 1 and 2 before 3. Are the books much different from the series to where I would be lost if I started 3? I can't stop obsessing over this and I know the books must be much better.
PLEASE NO SPOILERS
This post was edited on 3/15/14 at 3:06 pm
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Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:46 pm to UncleBlazer
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My question to book readers. Without giving me spoilers is it necessary to read books 1 and 2 before 3.
Absolutely. The first one you'd be ok, but the second one diverts. Start from the beginning though.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:49 pm to UncleBlazer
Yes. Read the books in order beginning with book 1. It is worth your while.
Besides, one day you'll find yourself finished all the books and having to wait interminably to find out when (and if) the next book will ever come out. By starting at the beginning you can put that day off as long as possible.
Besides, one day you'll find yourself finished all the books and having to wait interminably to find out when (and if) the next book will ever come out. By starting at the beginning you can put that day off as long as possible.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:59 pm to UncleBlazer
If you don't read all the books. you'll miss out on all the background information not given in the show.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 2:03 pm to UncleBlazer
quote:
My question to book readers. Without giving me spoilers is it necessary to read books 1 and 2 before 3. Are the books much different from the series to where I would be lost if I started 3?
Yes and no. The books are much better than the show and there's so much background stuff you catch in the books that you don't in the show.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 2:10 pm to UncleBlazer
One of the most important things about reading the books is that you get to read what Ned's thoughts are and there are other things that give pretty large hints as to who Jon Snow's parents are. I haven't read books 4 or 5 yet and I already have a pretty strong assumption as to who his parents are.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 2:25 pm to UncleBlazer
Change you title to say minor spoilers just so no one sees the red wedding thing and gets spoiled for them. I know you didn't say anything but still better to be safe for others.
And yeah read the first ones. It gets a little boring because you know what's going on but it's great for learning backgrounds and stuff. There are things in the book that make you form theories that you never would have come up with by watching because they don't show you.
Also I suggest watching the season again. You will pick up on so much stuff.
And yeah read the first ones. It gets a little boring because you know what's going on but it's great for learning backgrounds and stuff. There are things in the book that make you form theories that you never would have come up with by watching because they don't show you.
Also I suggest watching the season again. You will pick up on so much stuff.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 2:57 pm to UncleBlazer
Read them all in order
Season 1 and book 1 are very similar but there's some important info in The book that's not in the show
Season 1 and book 1 are very similar but there's some important info in The book that's not in the show
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:19 pm to Cockopotamus
Thanks for the replies. Looking forward to reading the books. Don't know if I can refrain from watching the new season though 
It's just hard for me to read recreationally durung the semester
It's just hard for me to read recreationally durung the semester
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:30 pm to OMLandshark
Two Ole Miss fans with quick responses in this thread. Nice
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:36 pm to UncleBlazer
Don't wait to watch the show. Watch because 1 it might get spoiled for you and two it's what you have been doing and you have enjoyed it
I'm so stoked for new season. I'm still on book 3 haven't had time to read in awhile
I'm so stoked for new season. I'm still on book 3 haven't had time to read in awhile
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:46 pm to OMLandshark
This.
OP should read all 5 books in order
.
OP should read all 5 books in order
.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:47 pm to UncleBlazer
Man up and read them all
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:49 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:
One of the most important things about reading the books is that you get to read what Ned's thoughts are and there are other things that give pretty large hints as to who Jon Snow's parents are. I haven't read books 4 or 5 yet and I already have a pretty strong assumption as to who his parents are.
I remember when I read someone's dream and was like holy frick I know who the mom is!
I texted my buddy who read the books before there was ever a show and he was like yeah that's a theory a lot of people believe.
I'm so ready for the new season
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:54 pm to UncleBlazer
I started with book 3 but read chapter summaries of the first two online... I then went back and read book 1&2 after 5.
I was okay.
I was okay.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 3:57 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
You were not okay. You were transformed into a book reading bastard.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 5:17 pm to Methuselah
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Yes. Read the books in order beginning with book 1. It is worth your while.
Besides, one day you'll find yourself finished all the books and having to wait interminably to find out when (and if) the next book will ever come out. By starting at the beginning you can put that day off as long as possible.
This is pretty much it. I thought I was in a race knocking out book after book until I finished and there is no 6th book in sight yet. I really thought that by the time I finished them up he would have had the last couple book together and one of them out at least.
Here is a tip for you if you decide to read all the books, download one of the pay apps for your phone or tablet to help you keep up with all the names. This is especially true up front when they start throwing a ton of names at you that you need to know.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 8:04 pm to UncleBlazer
The first season and book are extremely close but it deviates more and more as the show progresses.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 9:02 pm to UncleBlazer
My rice loving roommate can hook you up with the books
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