PERFECT! Thank you! The thought of a kiss from Hamster has given me sufficient motivation to get my ass out of here, get off-line and go play some XenoBlade!
...then, later, I will play some Trials Evolution and curse Steel for beating every time of mine by a tenth of a second!
Laterz!
Dvader said:I have not read a novel in years, this is so exciting to me right now, I forgot how magical books are. I love Martins writing style, be paints a great picture but keeps things simple. What is really surprising me in this book is the role of the children, it is a different dynamic than something like LOTR. it really makes me want to see the casting of these children in the show, they deal with some very adult situations.
It's a JRPG.
Dvader said:phantom_leo said:Let's not lose our heads though!
What a bunch of jokers.
Let's press on and on and ON!
Dvader said:I love that the majority of this story has been realistic, they speak of magical things but for the most part it has all been normal men and a normal world... Then the crazy shit explodes all over. Great build up.
I know, I'm glad that it doesn't go overboard. I think that the realistic tone is apart of it's appeal and a big reason I care for the characters like I do. Without spoiling much, where are you at in the book?
phantom_leo said:Let's not lose our heads though!
I actually picked this particular quote 'cause I thought he reached a certain point in the book...
Travo knows what I mean!
Done with the book 1 and I started to watch the show. The show does a good job following the book but man so much is lost in the translation. You understand the characters so much more when you are in their head, knowing their every feeling. I can watch the show and know what they are thinking but my dad who has not read the book I fear is not getting the same experience. Plus they really failed with the wolves, they are a major part of the childs life after they get them which makes the death of Lady so big. Also having Bran's first word back from the coma be Summer is supposed to be a big moment, that is ignored. Also the relationship between Sansa and Arya is not explored, and you miss out on Sansa's moronic thought process with Joffery. Tyrion is perfect, best casting of the show.
Yeah, the series is best enjoyed after reading the books IMO. Currently past the halfway point of the third book, which has amazed me with its consistency. You guys are in for a treat when you start with it.