Game of Thrones - A Song of Ice and Fire series

[[deleted user]]

Anybody interested in reading this? I believe there are five (maybe 6) in the series that has already been released. WARNING - The first book is something like 835 pages. Don't know about the others yet. Haven't looked. Plan to start tomorrow. May 18th.

[Malina]

I'm currently reading A Dance with Dragons which is the fifth one, yes they are all massive and you need to take a break in between them IMO, so many plots and characters in each one ....

[Cheryl]

There are five books currently released in the A Song of Ice and Fire series.

A Game of Thrones
A Clash of Kings
A Storm of Swords
A Feast for Crows
A Dance with Dragons

I won't be re-reading with you this time but I thoroughly recommend these books. As you have mentioned they are all very long, but they are also incredibly addicting.

[[deleted user]]

Well thank you Malina and Cheryl. I will definitely be taking my time with them.

[Holly]

I'm still reading A Game of Thrones. I'll read them with you Cindy!

[[deleted user]]

Awesome. You might have to let me catch up a little because I haven't even started A Game of Thrones yet. How far are you into it?

[Sam]

I just brought this and was going to give the first book a try soon. If I like it I will go on and buy the rest. Am addicted to the series.

[[deleted user]]

I started reading it today Sam but I'm not very far into it. Like 40 pages or so. Join in :D

[Cheryl]

I hope you enjoy it Cindy! Are you going in unspoiled? I hope so..

[[deleted user]]

Yep

[Cheryl]

:)

[Nikki]

I want to read it, its on my list, but I have a lot of other books on my list as well.

[Sam]

Sounds good Cindy I have a review book I am reading as well so might be a little slow but would be good to read it with someone. Have you seen the series?

[[deleted user]]

I haven't made hardly any progress on this book with all that's been going on. I'm babysitting now M-F and losing Angie as a moderator hurts. She really put some work into this group. Guess I'm going to need to read for a long time tonight before bed.

[Sam]

I read quite a bit of this last night paid for it this morning though. Let me know if I can do anything to help with the group. Take care of yourself Cindy.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks Sam. I just now got caught up with posts, polls, etc. If we need any help, I will definitely keep you in mind. I appreciate the offer. Hopefully, tonight will be a "reading night". Ate leftovers so I'm not cooking tonight. Nothing really to do now but read :D.

[Sam]

Excellent enjoy your downtime.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks!

[Natasa, co-moderator]

Guys, if you ever manage to finish the first book lol then count me for the second part :)

[Sam]

I am hoping to get there if my life stops interrupting my reading.

[Natasa, co-moderator]

I know what you mean...my today's tourists have arrived almost at midnight and I had to wait for them at the road in the total dark (yes, I live in a village, we have an occasional street light lol)

When I was younger we had no lights...the walk from the bus stop used to be like from horror movies with all the bushes etc :)))

[[deleted user]]

Sam I've been having trouble also. Starting a babysitting job for a nine month old and thought I would have time to get some reading in but NOT. It is truly a full-time job. I had to work today but I'm off Sun and Mon so (fingers crossed), I'll get caught up without a bunch of interruptions at home.

[Diane]

I will get on-board with the first one. If I am not enthralled, I will stop there, but have me and to read the first book awhile

[Diane]

How long do we have to read this. I started it and then took a nap. Grand kids are here for the fifth night in a row and I was informed by six year old Sevina that they plan to spend the summer. LOL.

[[deleted user]]

Sam gave us a challenge of two weeks as of yesterday. Should be doable by most people's standards I think :D.

[Sam]

Have really got into this today. Was wondering whether you guys had seen the series or are you reading the books fresh. I have seen the first couple of series and it has really helped me keep track of who is who in the early stages. Wondered if you had the same advantage?

[[deleted user]]

No, I haven't seen any of the series. We don't even have cable or satellite. Just Netflix and Hulu. It's getting a little better with the characters and such the further I read.

[Adam]

I wish I could muster the nerve to reread these, they are really amazing books. I want to wait until I know the new one is imminent though. I think it took me four months to read them through the first time.

[[deleted user]]

God, I hope not. I don't have four months to spare. Unless, I just keep going as is and read three or four books at a time.

[Adam]

I don't know, Cindy. When I read this series, I had to dedicate all of my reading time to it. There was no room for anything else.

[Gregor]

Yeah, it takes me about 3 weeks to get through one of these suckers. Reading speed-wise, I'd say I'm about average.

[Adam]

Same here, Gregor. I usually have a couple books going at once, a paperback at work, and ebook most anywhere else, but I have never been a speed reader. I like to savor every word.

[Gregor]

Adam, how many of these did you read back-to-back? All five?

[Adam]

Yes, all five.

[Diane]

I am in the hospital since this evening, nut will try to read some of this. I will try to catch up but do not wait for me.

[Leah]

I read all 5 back-to-back last year. Finished in 3 months (its about 4,500 pages overall). I was reading other books at the same time (just looked at last years stats and I finished 10 other books during the three months as well). I had seen season one of the HBO show and loved it so much I wanted to read the books. I will probably wait until the 6th book is ready to be released before re-reading the series.

[Sam]

At the moment I am loving the first one. Not sure I can read them all one after another though was thinking of reading them mixed with others.

[Malina]

Sam wrote: "At the moment I am loving the first one. Not sure I can read them all one after another though was thinking of reading them mixed with others."

I had to take a break in between, they can be overwhelming!

[Gregor]

Adam wrote: "Yes, all five."

Wow. I couldn't do that. I'd OD.

I almost never read two books back-to-back by the same author.

[[deleted user]]

Sorry folks. I know it gets really high ratings but it just wasn't my bag. Felt like I was in a college history class once again. Too much to keep track of.

[Nikki]

I finished it the other day. Seemed to be a lot of set up. Introducing characters, then killing them. But I thought the 3 mains of Jon, Tyrion, and Dany were interesting. Jon's character has me interested. I have a theory of who his mother is...but I haven't read the rest of the books yet. Tyrion, he he really a Lannister? And Dany...WOW! Brutal.

[Nikki]

Catelyn, bored me. I liked Robb. I want to know more about Bran...he seems to have some sort of "visions"? And Rickon? Poor Rickon.

WOW! What a piece of work Lysa is...

Can we just chop off Joff's head while we're at it...

And Jamie and Cersi? Really?!

What will book 2 bring?? oh dear.

Arya?