Brianna’s Comments (group member since Dec 09, 2015)

Brianna’s comments from the Read A Song Of Ice And Fire 2016 group.

thoughts while reading:

I hope Ghost gets there okay!
Ygritte really seems to like Jon. They're really cute together.

thoughts while reading:

"When the red star bleeds and the darkness gathers, Azor Ahai shall be born again amidst smoke and salt to wake dragons out of stone."

I definitely question Ned being Jon's dad since he is so honorable, but I am also hopeful that his mom will be surprise. I think that R+L=J is just too easy/convenient...

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"It was different when there was a Stark in Winterfell. But the old wolf's dead and young one's gone south to play the game of thrones, and all that's left is is the ghosts."
"Old stories are like old friends... You have to visit them from time to time."
I feel like this story is kind of important and something that actually happened.

I feel like there is a lot of evidence supporting this theory so it very well could be true. I feel like GRRM is sneakier than this though so I want it to not be true (if that makes sense).

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I like the translator. We seems smart to not say exactly what he's saying.
"Only lies offend me, never honest counsel."
Its times like these that I remember how young (and not in control of her emotions) she is. < when she slaps Jorah
"Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, Rhaegar fought honorably. And Rhaegar died."

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I kind of like hearing all these ways that Lord Beric almost died.
"I dreamt I saw a shadow with a burning heart butchering a golden stag, aye." < Renly and Stannis!
"I dreamt of a man without a face, waiting on a bridge that swayed and swung. On his shoulder perched a drowned crow with seaweed hanging from his wings." < not so sure about this one...
"I dreamt of a roaring river and a woman that was a fish. Dead she drifted, with red tears on her cheeks, but when her eyes did open, oh, I woke from terror." < not sure of this one either...

thoughts while reading:

So their mother probably knew what they were doing...
and now he kind of wants to push incest into his kids...
It's sad he only wants to return Sansa because it would surprise people he didn't betray his word, not because it's the right thing to do.
Brienne is awesome.
I wonder they didn't listen to Brienne if they were all supposed to be serving the Starks.

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)

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I feel like those who went after the squires are kind of messed up. Why would they go after kids? Their logic is twisted.
I wonder what letter it was that Robb was writing.

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"The game changed while I lay rotting in my bed, and no one will tell me the rules."
lol @ Littlefinger talking about Bolton stabling goats in his hall.
"Tides and brides wait on no man, my lord."
I'm not sure I get why Mace Tyrell has such an issue with the Martell's.
Ooooh... a kraken!!!
"Wildlings, krakens, and dragons." Mace Tyrell chuckled. "Why, is there anyone not stirring?"
I wonder how Littlefinger found out about Sansa and Willas.
Why is Lollys so disliked/made fun of?
"The greatest fools are ofttimes more clever than the men who laugh at them..."

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Poor Sam. :(
"The dead have no mercy left in them..."
I wonder who yanked him off of his horse.

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I love how determined Arya is. She really just wants to get back to her family!

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I find her thoughts of these girls interesting. She was just like them when she first went to the castle and now knows that things aren't like the songs or stories. → "They are silly little girls, even Elinor. They've never seen a battle, they've never seen a man die, they know nothing. Their dreams were full of songs and stories, the way hers had been before Joffrey cut her father's head off."

She's definitely one of the youngest. I think Bran is younger, but I could be wrong.

I think she thought she was making the right decision, but I do think it probably should have been made by Robb and Robb only.

thoughts while reading:

"Old Nan used to tell stories about knights and their ladies who would sleep in a single bed with a blade between them for honor's sake, but he thought this must be the first time where a direwolf took the place of the sword."
"But when the dead walk, walls and stakes and swords mean nothing. You cannot fight the dead, Jon Snow. No man knows that half so well as me."

thoughts while reading:

So the Karstarks serve the Starks and yet they're (mainly Rickard) going against what she is saying. I get their point, but they're supposed to respect their lord (and I'd imagine their lord's mother).
Ugh, when are the Stark kids going to realize they should ALWAYS have their wolves with them!
She definitely sees that Robb has grown up, but makes references to things he's doing/done that she thinks he's not old enough for yet (like getting married).
"It is swords you need, not gentle hearts."
I can't help but giggle that he married her only because they slept together. He seems to be just as honorable as his dad was.
I love that she respects what Grey Wind thinks of the people who are surrounding Robb.
"These wolves are more than wolves, Robb. You must know that. I think perhaps the gods sent them to us. Your father's gods, the old gods of the norht. Five wolf pups, Robb, five for five Stark children." ← And of course she forgets (chooses to ignore) Jon, but luckily Robb calls her out on that.
I sort of feel bad for Edmure. He was only trying to help win battles, but he really should have listened to what his king was telling him to do.
What person could help soothe Frey's pride?

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"Children didn't kill people, and she had." ← She's still so young though!

That's such a cool video! I love Electro Swing music and I've never seen someone dance to it and I love it.
And yes-when he's moving fast it looks like paper!! It's crazy!