A Short History of Progress, it was for a course, it was BOOOOORING, you want the good stuff
last read: A Dance with Dragons - George R.R. Martin
currently reading: A Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin
The books are a million times better than the show. A Game of Thrones is the first fiction book I've ever started re-reading. It's THAT good. There is so much detail and history not seen in the show that I was able to read A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings after seeing the show and I didn't get bored at all.
For people who don't know, here is my attempt at explaining the novels: Game of Thrones (or A Song of Ice and Fire as the book series is called) is set in an alternate universe, not unlike our own medieval times (except there is magic). The King dies and many people lay claim to the throne so there is a huge struggle and the book series basically follows that. Each chapter is told through the point of view of various characters. The story has a huge backstory and thousands of minor characters, some not as minor as they seem. As for its content it is extremely violent and philosophical.
Last edited by PhilM : 03-04-2013 at 06:03 PM.
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