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Originally Posted by Sirtel
I gave up on Martin years ago. Clearly he's not interested in finishing the series and I very much doubt he'll ever do so. Luckily for me I like the TV series, so I'll be satisfied with that.
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A lot of people are upset with George Martin, and I cannot deny I was one of them too.
Eventually though, I made excuses for him. As clever as he is, he did some dumb stuff, and paid a heavy price ... if not financially ... the rich bugger.
He tried to be too clever, took on too much, and paid the price. He had competing obligations, and frankly put himself under too much pressure. He was clearly an idiot to do so, but I forgive him.
I might feel differently if he never produces more books to complete the series. Especially if he refuses to go the Robert Jordan route, like he has said he would never allow. We have bought into his universe, we have made him rich, and in a way he owes us completion ... if he is capable of it. He may no longer be capable, and that is life.
I intend to re-read his series at some point, and I don't want that over-shadowed by a grudge. What he has written so far, has given me great joy.
Just for the record, I have only ever watched the first episode of the first season of the TV series. I enjoyed it, but didn't want to watch more until I had read all the books first. I don't want the TV visual super-imposing itself upon my imagination ... not without seeing everything my way first.