Thread: A Dance with Dragons has a release date!
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Old 03-12-2011, 05:43 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by Over View Post
I'm torn up.

I've only read the first book of the series, but I enjoyed it very much. But because the author takes ages to release a book, I've decided to wait, so that I wouldn't have to re-read the books by the time the series reaches a conclusion.

Now, with the TV series set to premiére April 17th, I don't know if I should read the books before letting the TV series influence my vision of the characters and landscapes of Westeroos. I've read the first book a few years ago, so I'm a little bit vague about details now, but I know thta I envisioned things differently than presented in the tv series' trailers (which look great in their own merit, btw). And didn't like at all the actress they chose for Cercei.

What woud you do in my place?
I'm re-reading from the beginning. in a way I wish I had never read them and could watch first, but as I have read them, I decided it would be good to freshen up. I just watched the extended trailer, I guess the "about" trailer at HBO. it was very difficult to watch as it was all choppy (and I did try to watch in both chrome and IE, and let it download completely and the start over again... chops in the same places in all instances). from what I could get out of it, it seems they are doing an excellent job. visually stunning and right on as far as I can tell. most of the characters seem pretty good, but I agree, Cersei needed to be more mega bitch + Barbie-ish


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Originally Posted by GreenMonkey View Post
YAY!!

Unlike some of the haters, I'd rather see it done right at his own pace, rather than hurried. I have had no problems waiting.

That said, I'm glad to see a date! I'm afraid too that he won't finish before he gets sick or dies or something. Wishing him the best of health, and hoping he can proceed a bit faster now. Maybe HBO's series will help him get finishing faster!

Try waiting for David Gerrold's War with the Chtorr series. The last one was published in 1993, and the next 3 books have been pending since.
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Originally Posted by astra View Post
Fuss? Nah.

I have heard certain rumours. Looks like people over here have read the books. So, I voice my concern and read the replies. It helps me to make up my mind. As I said, there is no rush. So, why not to take the opportunity and discover things at my leisure time. Typing a few posts while doing something else on a computer is not much of a burden and benefits me in a long run
it's my understanding that the delay is due to a battle with his publisher. apparently the books are written but he refuses to release them until his contract runs out
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