Should I read Game of Thrones books after watching the show?
Originally Answered: Should I read George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire even though I watch Game of Thrones? If you are satisfied with the show’s depiction of the characters, the history and the culture, then the books are optional.
Does Game of Thrones series follow the books?
The Game of Thrones series’s storyline closely follows the story of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, but there are still some differences between books and series, especially in recent seasons.
Is Game of Thrones book hard to read?
It is easy because GRRM’s writing style is fairly straightforward. You will not find difficult metaphors or long sentences. 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.
How long would it take to read Game of Thrones?
I read the first book, A Game of Thrones, after devouring Season 1 of the eponymous HBO show, but never bothered reading books two through five….
| Title | Approximate Reading Time |
|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | 12 hours and 14 minutes |
| A Clash of Kings | 14 hours and 44 minutes |
| A Storm of Swords | 17 hours and 13 minutes |
What books would you like Tyrion Lannister to read?
Tyrion’s a big reader and as Tyrion has some of the best judgment on the show, I want to emulate whatever he would do. So join me in reading Martin’s A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons and truly prove your devotion to the glorious TV series that is Game of Thrones.
Can you keep up with the Game of Thrones fandom?
You can keep up with the Game of Thrones fandom and world for a long time even after the show ends if you read the books — it’s not like Martin will be finishing them anytime soon. 12. Enter A Deeper Level Of This Fascinating World
How many more seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’ are there?
There are only two more seasons left of Game of Thrones, so you know you’re grieving. You can keep up with the Game of Thrones fandom and world for a long time even after the show ends if you read the books — it’s not like Martin will be finishing them anytime soon.
What is Melisandre’s prophecy on ‘Game of Thrones’?
Game of Thrones showed a young Cersei having her future told and Melisandre is always going off about “the prince that was promised,” so prophecies are important on the show, but they are even more robust in the books — like that Cersei was told that, along with all of her children dying, she will be killed by her younger brother. 3.