Ok, so I’ve just started watching Game of Thrones on HBO Go and am hooked. I’m only through Episode 5 of Season 1 (Ned Stark just resigned as the Hand of the King), but now I’m thinking I want to start reading the series as well. So, a couple of questions:
Are the books worth reading if I’ve already seen the series (I’ll likely binge watch, so will probably be well into Season 2 before I even get a chance to start reading books)?
I understand the books aren’t even finished and the author thinks he might never publish the 6th and final book. For those who have read the existing 5 books, am I going to be frustrated for the rest of my life by questions left unanswered if he never publishes book 6?
Book 1 and season 1 go hand in hand. More depth in the book, but I seem to remember them being more or less the same story. I never made it past book 1, so that’s all I’ve got.
The books are absolutely worth it if you have the time and you want to learn more about Martin’s universe. There’s just way too much going on in the books to put on screen. Reading them will give you a whole different perspective.
Even if you finish the show before you’re done with the first book, I’d still do it. Well worth it.
There are two more books (at least). His next one is rumored to be coming out before the next season of GoT. Then probably another 5-7 year wait for A Dream of Spring.
Read the wiki page. I read up to book 3 or so, then was like, wait a minute, I don’t have time for this. So I rely on all the STL type people who write useful summaries so lazy people can know everything.
