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03-04-2004, 12:52 PM | #1 |
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G.R.R. Martin
Has anyone been reading the "Fire and Ice Series"? If so I was wondering what the opinions are/were? It has been a popular topic of discussion with some friends of mine.
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03-04-2004, 02:57 PM | #2 |
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Love it, next to Tolkien's work and Tad Williams Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire is one of my favorite reads, fantasy or otherwise. I can not wait for A Feast for Crows.
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03-04-2004, 07:46 PM | #3 |
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Speaking of " A Feast for Crows" have you heard a relese date other than Spring 2004? I am dying for it to come out.
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03-05-2004, 10:14 AM | #4 |
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His website still says Spring 2004. But there is a sample chapter at hiis sight.
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03-06-2004, 12:11 PM | #5 |
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Coool, thanks for the info. I really can't wait for it to come out. I want to know where Jon goes from here. Do you think Rob's efforts to have him legitimized will have worked?
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03-08-2004, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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I just finished A Storm of Swords, and really have to agree with Melko Belcha about the series. Er, Vilya, what do you mean about Jon and Rob getting him legitimized?
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03-08-2004, 07:04 PM | #7 | |
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03-11-2004, 03:28 AM | #8 |
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i am loving this series it is ****ing incredible, it wont touch Tolkien in my mind (but nothing will) definately the second best world ever... ive got about 150 pages to go in Blood and Gold and im about to go finish it soon. Gregor just killed the Red Viper im hoping Gregor wont die so he will have to face Doran sorry i wont be able to put spoilers everywhere im just too lazy, firstly Lysa is a whore much like Sansa but Arya is sick, prefer Tyrion to Jaime and Sandor to Gregor unlike my friend... Martin is a genius and his characters just rock, i love the way the book is set out with Character chapters, i could go on and on. We bought my friend the Game of Thrones board game which also rocks (mainly coz i always get the Starks ) and where gunna order some cards this weekend (i also get the Stark deck yay)
enough for now but im sure ill have plenty more to say for later
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03-11-2004, 11:05 AM | #9 |
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Nothing is as good as Tolkien in my mind. But this is some of the best stuff written that I have read in the past few years. What's this boardgame? Where did you get it? etc....
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10-22-2005, 06:06 PM | #10 |
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You know, I feel really stupid. I started a thread without knowing of this one and now there are two of the same threads. How idiotic. Someone should merge them.
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10-24-2005, 07:02 AM | #11 | |
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ohhhh its ssoooooo good, dont wait BoP, **** exams
im only about 350 pages into it, and i wont say to much about it but ill spoilerise it anyway...
anywho ill finish the book and then write a bit more...
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10-24-2005, 03:04 PM | #12 |
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Last time I did that, I almost failed... It'll be my reward for all this crap work. Which reminds me, better get back to it.
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10-24-2005, 03:10 PM | #13 |
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At least you got it, BoP. Still a week until I can even think of affording to get myself a copy. :-/ Must...resist...spoilers...
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12-27-2006, 01:21 AM | #14 |
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Aha! Found you, elusive GRR Martin thread! And only for the sole purpose of saying...
I'VE READ THE FIRST BOOK, AND I LOVE IT!!
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12-27-2006, 11:39 AM | #15 |
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It's an awesome series with the potential to be the best among modern fantasy series. A talented writer with the ability to self-edit in a way you don't find too often among even good writers. Very few dull moments.
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03-11-2004, 11:15 AM | #16 |
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I've been considering reading that series for some time now, a lot of people have reccomended it..
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03-11-2004, 11:37 AM | #17 | |
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03-11-2004, 01:59 PM | #19 |
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I am reading the third one right now. I really like his style and am really enjoying the story. Peace.
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03-11-2004, 05:28 PM | #20 |
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Well, I've finished all three and I still don't understand your meaning, so if you could explain? Sorry, I'm a little dense.
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