Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie)’s Comments (group member since Jan 02, 2016)

Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie)’s comments from the Read A Song Of Ice And Fire 2016 group.

Brianna wrote: "Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "books to read based on your favorite GOT character"

There are some books on that list I feel like I definitely need to read now! (or reread in some cases lol)"

Me too. Almost all looked really good Brianna,

books to read based on your favorite GOT character

Caprice wrote: "
Have you read Rowling's novels she wrote as Robert Galbraith? If so, what did you think of them? .."

Not me. Has anyone else?

Terry wrote: "This may be obvious, but I think Margery tricked the big sparrow into thinking she was converted, then convinced her gulible husband to convert also. What makes it more convincing is that her grand..."

I like your thinking Terry. I really did not know where this is all going but you can guarantee Margery knows what she is doing.

Alex Farrand wrote: "

2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

The Princess Bride..."

I really should read this. Thanks for mentioning it Alex.

LENA wrote: "What an episode!!! I think this is the best season so far.



I can't believe I'm saying this but I prefer Jof to Tommen. At least Joffrey's scenes were interesting and kept me on the edge of my seat! But this boy is so... bland! He reminds me of my diet crackers! .."

Yes this season is excellent.

And I would have to agree with you about diet cracker boy. Sad, but true. This story line needs something deceitful to happen. Margery and Cersei are involved with Tommen so the chances are good.

Vishakha wrote: "Exactly may be benjen was serving the Raven.

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Oh, maybe so.

Vishakha I still am not a fan of the Danaerys story line. I mean the dragons are cool but that is my least favorite story line.

One thing I just thought is if Benjen can so easily ride up on a horse and kill a bunch of walkers why has he not returned to the Wall and let people know he is alive???

Alex Farrand wrote: "

She has to kill that chick first then she will be all set.haha..."

Yeah I am sure her name will go on Arya's list.

The return of Benjen was freakin' amazing! I had no clue who that was under the hood. I had thought we would see him as a white walker one day.

Could Samwell's Dad be any more of a Dick? I don't know who is worse him or Frey?

Pretty good episode..

Alex Farrand wrote: "I am soo happy for Arya. FINALLY, following her true self."

Yes! And she has Needle. She will be good to go now!

before and now>

Caprice wrote: "4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.

The Casual Vacancy, JK Rowling. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews for this one, but personally I loved it...."

Thanks for mentioning this book Caprice. I have been a little afraid to try this book because of the mixed reviews. I will have to consider it.

LENA wrote: "Oh this was fun!!! Did I get it right Leslie??"

You did it exactly right Lena. And as far as Twilight don't worry. Lots of people loved it and still do. I really cannot comment because I was not a reader when it was popular so I have never read it. My brother told me that if I dare read it he will disown me. One day I will likely bite the bullet and read it secretly. But a good friend told me to stop at that and don't read the rest of the series. What do you think?

Terry wrote: "Not a pretty sight! Especially for the political debates here in the US."

LMAO! Because we get a lot of your TV channels, we see it here. Fire fighters would get lots of overtime hours.

nobody want to play????

I went to my city library and noticed they did have A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . Yay! Now let's hope it is still available when this book rolls around.

But I did get myself on the waiting list for the audio book. Once it is my turn I can save the mp3 to my computer and will have it for when it is time. Audiobooks are not my favorite but one way or another I will get this book This book is so darn expensive - $37 here. Is that expensive or am I just being cheap? ☹☹

Why do you think Stannis is wrapped up in Melisandre? He doesn't seem the type to get lured in, even by a pretty face.

- I really don't know. Maybe he knows deep down that his chances to get the throne are slim to none and is grasping at anything that may help him in his quest.
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This book deals with the other side of politics- marriage. Do you think GRRM did a good job of showing just how important this facet can be in the political realm?

Absolutely! In Westeros marriage is definitely not about love.
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What did you think of Mance Rayder? Is he a hero or a villian (or a little of both)?

-I have seen the tv show so I won't answer this.
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The White Walkers make a much bigger appearance in this book. What do you think of them?

-They are scary and dangerous. But they make the story very interesting.
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The Red Wedding- Why GRRM? Why?!?

This was so much fun to read!

Did any of your opinions on the characters change or change again after this book?

-I already liked Jaime but now I love him mainly because of his reason for killing the King
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In A Clash of Kings, Catelyn's chapters end with a cliffhanger on the fate of Jaime Lannister. Did you think that she would free him? Did she make the right/best choice?

-I don't think she made the right choice but only because it caused problems between her and her son Robb. She did not really have the right to make those types of decisions.
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Sansa seems to get the short end of the stick all the time. Do you think there's anything she can do to change her situation or is she too weak to do so?

-The shit she has been and is going through helps harden her and turn her into the strong person she needs to become. There is hope for her.
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Do you think that Jon was/is/could be a turncloak and join the wildlings for real?

-I have seen the tv show so I won't answer this.
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Why do you think GRRM made Jaime Lannister a narrator in this book and not the ones before it?

-Before, he never had as much going on and there were several other characters with interesting story lines for us to follow. Now he has a lot more going on in his travels with Brienne. Also his background regarding the Kingslaying needed to be brought to the surface. The reader is also shown the love for Tyrion that he has.