re: Game of Thrones - new trailer

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I didn't read the first book until the first season was over. I was told it was very true to the book, you just got more of the back story, which was true. I just decided I don't want any spoilers for season 2 of the TV series. Wanna enjoy it as it happens.

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I guess that makes sense, but I don't see how you can not read the book after reading the first one. I'd be too anxious. To me, I'd rather be spoiled while sitting through a television show that takes 0 effort to finish instead of spoiling a book that requires me to read 900 or so pages.

Also, saying that reading the book gives just more backstory is a bit of an undersell. Reading the books makes everyone's motives clearer, the culture clearer, and basically creates a world that the show just can't replicate.