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Is Daenerys Targaryen alive in the books?
Certainly, the most controversial end for a character was that of Daenerys Targaryen. As she sought to claim the Iron Throne, she turned mad and burned the city to the ground, killing countless innocent people. Ultimately, she was killed by Jon Snow. In the books, Daenerys’ darker side shines through more often.
After Ned’s death, Robb became the patriarch of House Stark, whereas the death of Viserys made Dany the last known scion of House Targaryen. A marriage between the young monarchs could have united their two Great Houses following the bloody rift caused by Robert’s Rebellion.
Is Game of Thrones hard to read?
You will not find difficult metaphors or long sentences. It is also divided into relatively short chapters, which I find makes it easier. But, as others note, it’s hard to read because there are a lot of characters to keep track of, and you will not always know exactly what is going on.
What age is OK to watch Game of Thrones?
Originally Answered: What is the appropriate age to watch Game of Thrones? Keeping in mind what Game of Thrones is known for which is adult themes, graphic violence, nudity, adult themes and brutal main character deaths, the appropriate age to watch the show is 14.
What is the Song of Ice and Fire in Game of Thrones?
The eponymous song of ice and fire is mentioned only once in the series, in a vision Daenerys sees in A Clash of Kings: “He is the prince that was promised, and his is the song of ice and fire”, spoken by a Targaryen (probably Daenerys’s dead older brother Rhaegar Targaryen) about his infant son named Aegon.
Are the Starks and Lannisters based on real families?
Two of the principal families in A Song of Ice and Fire, the Starks and the Lannisters, are seen as representing the historical House of York and House of Lancaster, respectively. A similar reality-inspired conflict is the succession struggle called the Dance of the Dragons between two children Aegon II and Rhaenyra.
What happened to the Targaryen family in Game of Thrones?
House Targaryen was deposed by Robert Baratheon in the War of the Usurper, fifteen years before the events of A Game of Thrones, killing most of the family in the process. Surviving heirs Viserys and Daenerys fled into exile across the narrow sea.
How many books are in the ice and Fire series?
Originally planned as a trilogy, the series now consists of five published volumes; a further two are planned. In addition there are three prequel novellas currently available, with several more being planned, and a series of novella-length excerpts from the main Ice and Fire novels.