by George R.R. Martin
Having been an avid fan of Game of Thrones on HBO, I’m finally getting around to reading the books. It’s super interesting—kind of like watching a Greek tragedy where you know how it ends but you need to see how everyone gets there.
I find that this time around I’m not that impressed by the villainousness of the villains—Lannisters gonna Lannister, after all—but I am often shocked by the way the show runners yanked the audience around. Turns out Daenerys had a perfectly pleasant wedding night, thank you very much. Also, since the pace of reading is slower than watching, I’m noticing lots of details I missed in the show: gems, every one.
10/10, highly recommend.