Game of Thrones

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.