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Originally Posted by dickon25
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I'm just about to start Game of Thrones, 1st in the Song of Fire and Ice series by George Martin. I haven't read any of his stuff yet so wish me luck!!
I wish you joy, actually. George is an old friend, and you have a treat in store.
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Dennis
Well, you were right Dennis!! A third of the way in and can't put it down.
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Out of interest, did Mr Martin ever discuss with you the inspiration for the story? I only ask because it has startling similarities to the Edward IVth/Richard III and Elizabeth Woodville situation from English history?
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I don't know. It's not something we discussed. George lives in Tuscon, AZ, these days, and I'm in NYC, so we run into each other at the occasional SF con. His lady, Parris, is another old friend from the days we were all on the East Coast. "The Game of Thrones" dates from well after he moved West.
It's entirely possible George did use that as the inspiration. He writes nuanced stuff that isn't simple good vs evil tales. His characters are all behaving as they feel they must given the situation. Unfortunately, it puts them in conflict with each other.
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(Apologies if this has been discussed at length elsewhere but I've just arrived at the books!)
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Not that I'm aware of. Discuss away!
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Dennis