Question: I feel like reading through the books would be less enjoyable because I already know what happens in the show. If I wanted to start reading the books and know everything from the show, should I still start at Book 1? Book 2? Even Books 4 & 5? I know that Season 4 ends at the end of Book 3, but how big of a chunk would I be missing if I just, say, started reading the combined chapters of Books 4 & 5? I really just want to get through 4 & 5 as quickly as possible because I don't want to be spoiled. What do y'all think?

This post was edited on 6/22/14 at 4:42 pm

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Posted by wildtigercat93

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Posted on 6/22/14 at 4:31 pm to TigerSaintInDallas

Think about it this way:

Imagine instead that you have read the first 2 books but have never seen the show....would you just start watching the show for season 3 and never watch the first two seasons?

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Posted by PsychTiger

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Posted on 6/22/14 at 4:31 pm to TigerSaintInDallas

Most people seem to find reading the books the show has already passed rewarding, due to the extra depth you get via the written medium. You can get through them all before the show resumes as the first three are especially addicting. Hopefully some of those who have more recently started reading can give you their feedback. I just know Book 4 would not be the best one to start with.

eta: thanks for editing

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Posted by jefforize

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Posted on 6/22/14 at 4:36 pm to TigerSaintInDallas

Read all the books.
Things are different, better.

The point of views from the characters add a lot. Even in book 1, ned has thoughts and dreams omitted from the show that are crucial to the overall story

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