Game of Thrones

LoveToStack · 07-06-2012, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by samsaBEAR

I'm definitely gonna get the books, but because I watched the show before the books, I might only read the first two, I like how the story is paced in the series and I don't really wanna 'ruin' it for myself.

You might want to consider skipping the first book, A Game of Thrones, since the first season of the show is a completely faithful adaptation. There's very little new information gained from reading that book although there are a few allusions to who Jon's parents are which were cut from the show.

Season 2 is a different beast entirely. There are a lot of changes from the book and the showrunners have made it clear that the show is it's own thing and that viewers shouldn't be surprised for it to take it's own direction. Bearing that in mind you might want to reconsider not just reading all the books.

Besides the books are a good deal better than the show, as is true for any adaptation. You're missing out by withholding the books for the sake of the show.

**DPS** · 09-06-2012, 11:54 AM

After my friend Tala kept buggin me for ages... i decided to watch Game of Thrones and was hooked from the pilot!

I watched season 1 yesterday back2back, and just waiting for season 2 to finish downloading to go back2back again!

**DPS** · 09-06-2012, 10:23 PM

This is what i call epic...

Camy · 11-06-2012, 04:12 AM

I decided to watch GoT, when i was on holiday from work, after weeks of it being spammed on twitter and i loved it. I watched the first season in a day, and half the 2nd season the next day to be fully caught up. Only thing about it is it seems a bit slow at times/I cant be bothered waiting a week for the next episode cos its soo good!