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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
and it's not like you'd be committing yourself to anything other than the cost of the first book. If it ain't your cup of tea... delete it and move on. You're obviously a bit intrigued or you wouldn't be following the thread. 
So instead of telling us why you think you wouldn't like it... give it shot. Worst case scenario is; you're right back here telling us why you didn't like it. Except that then, you'll also have a pot to pi$$ in.  |
1. I
never read unfinished series (I made such a mistake once, in 1998, since then I created the rule and diligently follow it). So reading ASOIAF now or in the near future (like 5 -12 years taking into the account that the author takes 5-6 years for each book) is not an imminent event.
2. My TBR list is around 150 books. So I am not that desperate
3. I take an opportunity to follow the discussions about the series as long as they are spoilers free in order to make up my mind. That is how I decide what to add to my TBR list.
4. Unfortunately, I have the first 4 brand new hardbacks (1-3 USA editions, 4th the UK edition) sitting on my bookshelves behind a glass door. When I finally start selling books on ebay (if ever, I am planning to start doing it for 2 years now and didn't move a finger about it, stupid/lazy me, never sold a thing in my life) I will sell the books.
5. It is not about wasting money but wasting my time, which far more precious. I am a slow reader. A thick volume like any of the first 4, would take me a whole month of my life time. So, I am very careful about what I choose to read. I must avoid disappointments. Naturally, mistakes happen, but less often with this approach.
Did I answer all the questions?