Amph A Song of Ice and Fire: Spoilers Allowed Discussion Thread (now with ADWD spoilers)

How many pages do you think she will survive in ADWD?

We should start a death pool. People who think she'll live can gt*o; they're no fun.

 

I think the more interesting question is what happens to the political leadership of the Seven Kingdoms. There won't be any, if things continue down their present course. On the other hand, staging a raid to rescue either (or both) queens would seem to set off a major conflict with the newly-militarized religious order. There aren't any more great generals on any side to make for a decisive confrontation, nor is anyone's fighting force in good condition. It seems were headed for another bout of civil war?

 

Waiting for the new book to arrive in my Kindle. I've never pre-ordered a new book before. Is there a certain time it arrives, like midnight, or anytime tomorrow?

 

I read that the e-books are available at midnight. I'll probably have the physical book in my own hands around 9:15am tomorrow. 22 hours...

As for character deaths, I predict Tyrion. It would be just like Martin to kill him off before he meets Daenerys.

 

Blimey Rolands back!

 

Shhh... I've been in the witness protection program for the past three years and only recently ventured out of my hut.

 

Pretty sure we're heading for Dany's attempt.

 

Oh, just go and get it.

 

If my copy appeared suddenly on my Kindle, then I'd be posting the whole thing line by line for everyone to read.












One.




Word.


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Time.

 

Tantalized.

 

I don't know about rushing. That seems like such a bad word. But I am going to read it ravenously, with an extreme degree of enthusiasm. However, I will be stopping after each chapter to post my impressions here, where I think the story is going, what I think of new and developing characters, etc... I suppose I want a record of my thoughts during the first read, before I know how the book ends.

 

I have never considered pacing consciously before. I just read it as I enjoy it. If, on a particular free weekend afternoon, that means stealing several hours to read, and the narrative keeps me satisfied that long, I'll do it without hesitation. If that means a mere 10 pages before I set the book down to go do something else, I'll do that too. I don't understand how either the "go slow" or the "rush" camp really have any relevance to my enjoyment.

 

I waited a sum total of 16 years from my first entry into Stephen King's Dark Tower stories until he finally reached the the seventh and (not quite) final book in 2003. This was with gaps between each book that could last years!

When I finally picked up my copy of the Dark Tower, I kind of didn't want to read it. I didn't want to get to the end and know that it was all finally over. The many ends and deaths within the novel were painful ordeals as I said goodbye to people I'd known long after my last high school friend disappeared. When I finished I found myself satisfied, yet feeling a little lost. I didn't know where to put my energies into next.

With this series, I have been lucky to come in very late in the game. I read the first four novels one after the other, finally finishing just about two weeks ago. The wait hasn't been so painful. I guess the good part is that we're not quite done as there are more books on the way. Right?

 

People who think she'll live can gt*o; they're no fun.

So you think Tommen and Myrcella are going to die in ADWD? Because we know Maggy the Frog ain't lying.

I'm kind of annoyed that Amazon hasn't shipped my copy yet. I don't know why, since I'm only 200 pages into re-reading AFFC.

Amazing.

 

Am I the first to acquire my hard copy? It's satisfyingly heavy.

 

I pre-ordered the Kindle version as well - can't wait for it to appear at midnight PST.

And I'll probably be one of those people 'rushing' through it too, if only because I am incapable of reading slowly to save my life. I'll likely end up rereading it a few times, which is good too.

 

This is true.

 

Eh, I've got my electronic copy which suits me fine for now.

 

My little boy was up this morning at 2 AM to play. I picked up my Kindle and was happy to find A Dance with Dragons all loaded and ready to go.