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BooBoo! (original poster member #33195) posted at 5:14 PM on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Just finally caught on to this series on HBO demand
then I realized it was a series of books,
Has anyone read this book? or the series?
What did you think?
Emerald Eyes ( member #7977) posted at 7:36 PM on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Don't start these books if there are children, pets, laundry, shopping, cooking or chores of any kind that require your attention.
Once you start them, nothing else will matter. 
sadnmad ( member #34847) posted at 7:46 PM on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
I haven't started reading the books but have heard they are great! I'm so excited the HBO series starts back up next month!
JanaGreen ( member #29341) posted at 8:55 PM on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
I like the show (DH is obsessed), and I really want to read the books now.
Fighting2Survive ( member #28410) posted at 11:01 PM on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
I'm rereading now. DH is on the 3rd book (finally convinced him that the books are better than the show) and he's been driven to distraction by them.
I'm not-so-patiently waiting on the 6th book to come out. The series is won-der-fullllll.
Me: BW, 40.......Him: FWH, 40
D-day: 3-22-10
DS1: 11, DS2: crawling
Status: R going well
"When you can tell the story and it doesn't bring up any pain, you know it is healed." - Iyanla Vanzant, Broken Pieces
JandAandE ( member #34988) posted at 1:46 AM on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
DH is on book 4 and I'm halfway through book 3. I never would have considered the series if he hadn't started reading it, but I LOVE it!!
One night DH asked me to read aloud to him, so I agreed to do so while he gave me a backrub. Unfortunately the chapter had Vargo Hoat in it....just about pissed myself tryingto read the lisp out loud!! 
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Him: Madhatter
My affair: 2007 for 3 months; confessed in 2010
His affairs: 2009 (ONS) and 2010 (3 months); I caught him.
Us: Married since '05; 3 kids ages 9, 6, and 18 months & another on the way.
LosferWords ( member #30369) posted at 2:39 AM on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Unfortunately the chapter had Vargo Hoat in it....just about pissed myself tryingto read the lisp out loud!!
Haven't seen the HBO series yet, but I just started the fourth book. Really enjoying the books so far, although I disagree with some of the characters he has decided to kill off. Won't go into any further detail, so as not to create any spoilers. 
OnceInALifetime ( member #26023) posted at 3:08 AM on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
I'm in book 2. I'd describe them as a mix of fantasy (barely, even though that's probably the genre they're considered to be), medieval political intrigue and soft porn.
I'm kinda neutral about them. They're just good enough to keep me reading.
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 3:52 PM on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
I've read the series several times and am eagerly awaiting the next book.
They are fantastic!!
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
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BooBoo! (original poster member #33195) posted at 9:58 PM on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Just bought the fist two books last night, thank you for your responses
I already liked the series but I always like a book better ...now I can't wait!!! 
tatters ( member #34187) posted at 10:07 PM on Monday, March 26th, 2012
Love the books and love the show!
Me - BW 37
Him - WH 36
15 years
DDay 12/9/11
RDay 1/16/12
Trying to R
"I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough."
BooBoo! (original poster member #33195) posted at 2:41 PM on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
I just finished the first book and I wish I would have read it before watching the series ( what a great job they did on the show comparing it to the book)
now I can't wait to read the second book hopefully I finish it before the new season starts
KeepCalm_CarryOn ( member #33374) posted at 4:58 PM on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
I've read all the books that are written (there are supposed to be two more coming) but I haven't seen the HBO series.
I LOVED the books!! And they definitely do not always go where you think they'll go.
Maybe I'll look into the HBO series...is the first season on DVD yet?
You are not dealing with rational people or situations. Normal thought processes won't work...story of my life.
Me- BW, 30
Him- fWh, 36
Mostly R'd, minus a few scars...bought a house and got a puppy...And baby makes 3! She arrived August 2013
BooBoo! (original poster member #33195) posted at 5:41 PM on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
is the first season on DVD yet
yes
Fighting2Survive ( member #28410) posted at 6:43 PM on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Maybe I'll look into the HBO series...is the first season on DVD yet?
It's worth it. The first season did an excellent job of staying true to the books. Of course, they couldn't capture every scene in "Game of Thrones" but there are no major departures either.
Me: BW, 40.......Him: FWH, 40
D-day: 3-22-10
DS1: 11, DS2: crawling
Status: R going well
"When you can tell the story and it doesn't bring up any pain, you know it is healed." - Iyanla Vanzant, Broken Pieces
BooBoo! (original poster member #33195) posted at 2:10 PM on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
I know I shouldn't go ahead of myself BUT .....does the author ever explain who Jon Snow's mom is and why Ned never wanted to talk about her?
Meadhbh ( member #23087) posted at 9:19 PM on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Yes.
"Sometimes your knight in shining armor is just an idiot in tin foil."
formerlyteflon ( member #16725) posted at 9:36 PM on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
This is one of the few movies/television shows I liked better than the books. I stopped halfway through book 3 because I just wasn't into it any longer.
Homeboy needed a stronger editor.
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kevmo ( member #32906) posted at 10:35 PM on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
The books are phenomenal but I read the first one 10 years ago or thereabouts and George RR Martin takes such a LONG time to write each book that it has been difficult to keep track of who is who. He also doesn't mention some of the main characters in some of the books in the series, so it's easy to lose those plot threads.
Can't wait for April 1!!
BW -me 44
WH 51
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Opheliapain ( member #33596) posted at 11:32 PM on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
I agree that the main drawback to reading the series is that it is not done. And he takes forever writing each book.
However, they are fantastic. I started in 2001. And I didn't want to read an unfinished series.
Me - BW 38
Him - WH 33
Don't fuck with me fellas! This ain't my first time at the rodeo!
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