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Does the tv series follow the storyline of the books or are they quite different? I realize that game of thrones tv series is based on these books but how well do they match up?
Lady Makaveli The tv series is a disgrace to the book if one were to ask me. Too many unneeded sex scenes which could have been replaced by the books information. T…moreThe tv series is a disgrace to the book if one were to ask me. Too many unneeded sex scenes which could have been replaced by the books information. Too much has changed in the series, I can only watch it pretending it's a separate show from the book as they are that different. Google "differences between Game of Thrones book vs tv series". The show is like fan fiction to me, the books are not only far more interesting and creative but it actually tells a story, not shorten it down for the sake of random sex scenes. The show rarely stays true to the book. I watch the show, but again, only as a separate from of entertainment. The book surpasses the show as books normally do. The main difference is this book vs t.v. show are so different from the other. It honestly makes me mad they've done such a horrible job of putting a great piece of art successfully together on television. Read the book; the show has a mind of its own.(less)
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A Song of Ice and Fire
by George R.R. Martin
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