[Magixion]

Don't take everything at face value.

[sithius92]

Since a lot of people here think highly of this series, would it be better to read the books first?

[NeoTifa]

Yes. There's a lot more symbolism and detail that the show couldn't possibly tackle that makes it all the better.

[Magixion]

I highly recommend reading the books first. It will make you appreciate all the scenes that they put in the show a lot more. Plus, you get a lot better feel for the characters in the books.

It will take some time to read all the books, though. They are hefty buggers.

[NeoTifa]

Also, don't get attached to the characters. They all die. However, if Jon or Dany dies I'm ragequitting the series. I'm going to go all Misery on his ass [insert lulz-you-look-like-kathy-bates-anywaysjoke by supersloth here]. I'm 2/3 of the way through ASOS, and I just read my 3rd fav char "dying". Also, another hot guy. And his mom. That is all. I'll say no more.

[xclite]

Yep I'm pretty much prepared for my favorite characters to meet a tragic end. Hoping at least one of them breaks the mold, though.

[KYA]

Dance with Dragons ends on a shitty cliffhanger for a couple characters.

[Atli]

I like the books, but Amazon kind of ruined them for me. They sent me this fantastic offer to pre-order the new book, complete with a completely unavoidable two line summary of how the previous book ended

I have to say, though, Arya is a brilliant character. If she is killed at some point, that's when I stop reading.

[NeoTifa]

...

I heard the 6th book should be out some time this year, or at least that's what George was saying at the book signing last summer.

[strawhat89]

Which means, it'll probably come out in 2015 or something...

Must say I agree with you Atli, Arya is one of the best female characters I have ever read and I'll probably quit the series if he kills her off. ADWD made me angry enough with its ending.

[NeoTifa]

Wait, so Arya is still alive?! Well, that's a relief. I just read yesterday that she took an axe to the back of the head.

[xclite]

KYA, on 29 March 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

Dance with Dragons ends on a shitty cliffhanger for a couple characters.

Oh goody.

[Magixion]

Yeah, prepare yourself for what Dance with Dragons will do to you. I was not ready for it.

[bonyjoe]

NeoTifa, on 30 March 2012 - 02:23 PM, said:

Wait, so Arya is still alive?! Well, that's a relief. I just read yesterday that she took an axe to the back of the head.

Spoiler

She's a zombie

edit: erm spoiler

This post has been edited by supersloth: 30 March 2012 - 01:42 PM

[supersloth]

hey, use a spoiler tag you piece of shit