Why you became a fan of Martin?
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Why you became a fan of Martin?
Hmm, this seems very new, I shall make this post to start up some discussion.
So, I'll say this, what really made me a fan of this series was the scene in which the direwolves are found, when Jon Snow goes back and finds his Albino wolf "Ghost" that is what clinched it for me. Cheers.
So, I'll say this, what really made me a fan of this series was the scene in which the direwolves are found, when Jon Snow goes back and finds his Albino wolf "Ghost" that is what clinched it for me. Cheers.
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The first two chapters, in particular Eddard Stark's handling of the execution, Jon Snow's argument to keep the direwolf pup's, and Catelyn Stark's interaction with her husband. It just snagged me.
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I can't (yet) describe myself as a fan of Martin, as I haven't read any of his books. However, the enthusiasm of members of KW has inspired me to read his work (that many SRD fans can't possibly be wrong!). I'm assuming 'A Game Of Thrones' is the place to start?
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GAME OF THRONES, right, Edge.
I read ASOIAF because Khaliban kept after me to. That gave him a chance to intimidate me with his sophisticated theories about what would happen next.
But why I became a fan? The complicated and often unexpected interplay between all those well-drawn personalities.
I read ASOIAF because Khaliban kept after me to. That gave him a chance to intimidate me with his sophisticated theories about what would happen next.
But why I became a fan? The complicated and often unexpected interplay between all those well-drawn personalities.
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Because it is hard-core gritty fantasy that avoids the standard conventions of archetypal characters and conflicts. Nothing cutesy-poo in these books. It's fantasy for adults, plain and simple.
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Oh, there are plenty of archetypal characters and conflicts at work, just not in the stereotypical patterns. That's what gives the work its power. And you're right, it's definitely not 'cutesy-poo'.Brinn wrote:Because it is hard-core gritty fantasy that avoids the standard conventions of archetypal characters and conflicts. Nothing cutesy-poo in these books. It's fantasy for adults, plain and simple.
I only wish GRRM had a somewhat tighter grip on the story than he appears to have. The sheer number of viewpoint characters makes matters rather confusing, and sadly dilutes the emotional impact of individual storylines (which might otherwise be rather overwhelming). And so far he's taken over a million words to cover what was originally meant to be Volume I of a trilogy. I hope we're not looking at another Wheel of Time here.
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The other thing was the lack of magic in Westeros, particularly in A Game of Thrones. With the exception of the Others right at the start, and the birth of the dragons right at the end, the only thing odd or fantastical about the world that Martin creates is that the seasons, especially summer and winter, are very long, as in years in length.
For some reason I really loved this about the series. It helped me see past the "fantasy" element and connect with the characters I think.
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For some reason I really loved this about the series. It helped me see past the "fantasy" element and connect with the characters I think.
Sum sui generis
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You do not hear, and so you cannot be redeemed.
In the name of their ancient pride and humiliation, they had made commitments with no possible outcome except bereavement.
He knew only that they had never striven to reject the boundaries of themselves.
In the name of their ancient pride and humiliation, they had made commitments with no possible outcome except bereavement.
He knew only that they had never striven to reject the boundaries of themselves.
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LOL . Of course. But when those giant's feet get to dancing, it takes nerve to try following the steps.Khaliban wrote:It takes a plot with the same basic structure as Eddings Belgariad and stomps every insipid page of it into dust with quality, depth, character and, above all, unpredictability.
And I don't intimidate. I suggest with enthusiasm.
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I'm a fan of Martin because he passed what I call the 'aeroplane' test. I was on a flight, no make that a series of 4 flights, from Melbourne Australia to Milwaukee USA, a total trip time of 26 hours. You guessed it, I had A Game of Thrones as my 'book of choice'.
The book ended a little before the journey did, but I couldnt put it down from start to finish. GRRM has a great style - he writes wonderful dialogue and is ruthless with his characters. But most of all, I find his books fun - and thats rare for me.
The book ended a little before the journey did, but I couldnt put it down from start to finish. GRRM has a great style - he writes wonderful dialogue and is ruthless with his characters. But most of all, I find his books fun - and thats rare for me.
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