ASOIAF / Game of Thrones (SPOILERS INSIDE)

[holahouze]

For the McShane/Deadwood fans... And, DO NOT play that video at end in public setting. It does not foreshadow McShane as a septon.

http://grantland.com/hollywood-prosp...=story-twitter

[Sidelle]

So I'm looking for something new to read and I remembered that I've been meaning to check out the Dunk and Egg prequels for a while now. I found them but they're not regular books but graphic novels?? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I downloaded the available sample and the whole comic book/graphic novel format is just not my thing. It appears that some people have used regular copies of these books for sale, but they're ridiculously expensive.

Apparently the prequels are being released as one book in October called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I'm probable just gonna have to wait until then, which sucks. I HATE WAITING FOR SHIT TO BE RELEASED.

Who here has read these and were they standard or graphic novels?

Also... Is anyone else thinking that the show is getting a little sloppy with details? An example: the golden lion pendant that Cercei wears. She said there were only two like it in the world and the other one she gave to Myrcella, which of course is the one that shows up back in King's Landing in the jaws of a viper -- an obvious threat against Myrcella.

But back in season one, Joffrey gave Sansa the same exact necklace when he apologized for being an asshole to her.

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One more thing... I'm confused about the whole poisoning of Myrcella. Part of me thinks Prince Doran knew that Ellaria was going to poison the girl. He even kinda nodded/gestured at her to step forward and say goodbye to Myrcella.

But whether it was known or not, the Lannisters now have Tristayne Martell at their mercy. Wtf is that about? It doesn't make any sense. LOL. Could the Dornish storyline in the show be any more lame and embarrassing to watch? The only good parts were any scene with Oberyn Martell, right up until his head was crushed like a grape by the Mountain. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[holahouze]

Sidelle, I'm interested in reading the novellas, too. And, like you, the comic book format is not working for me. I will tell you that the three novellas are published in novel/short story format in SF/fantasy compilations = Legends, Legends II, and Warriors. As those books contain other authors' works, and run around 700 pages, i have not pulled trigger. Check out Amazon. I'm probably going to wait until Martin's Fall release -- unless someone here can hook a brother up!

Had not noticed the necklace goof -- stray from source and they screw up. I didn't think Doran knew about the poison, as it would have been insane to risk Trystane that way. Not really his style. But, Dorne S5 was such a code 3 dumpster fire -- i'm having commitment issues...

[Tiggles]

Originally Posted by Sidelle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So I'm looking for something new to read and I remembered that I've been meaning to check out the Dunk and Egg prequels for a while now. I found them but they're not regular books but graphic novels?? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I downloaded the available sample and the whole comic book/graphic novel format is just not my thing. It appears that some people have used regular copies of these books for sale, but they're ridiculously expensive.

Apparently the prequels are being released as one book in October called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" so I'm probable just gonna have to wait until then, which sucks. I HATE WAITING FOR SHIT TO BE RELEASED.

Who here has read these and were they standard or graphic novels?

Also... Is anyone else thinking that the show is getting a little sloppy with details? An example: the golden lion pendant that Cercei wears. She said there were only two like it in the world and the other one she gave to Myrcella, which of course is the one that shows up back in King's Landing in the jaws of a viper -- an obvious threat against Myrcella.

But back in season one, Joffrey gave Sansa the same exact necklace when he apologized for being an asshole to her.

[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

One more thing... I'm confused about the whole poisoning of Myrcella. Part of me thinks Prince Doran knew that Ellaria was going to poison the girl. He even kinda nodded/gestured at her to step forward and say goodbye to Myrcella.

But whether it was known or not, the Lannisters now have Tristayne Martell at their mercy. Wtf is that about? It doesn't make any sense. LOL. Could the Dornish storyline in the show be any more lame and embarrassing to watch? The only good parts were any scene with Oberyn Martell, right up until his head was crushed like a grape by the Mountain. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I paid a fortune but I have the original series. You live near philly right? I can let you borrow them if you promise not to rob me.

[Tiggles]

Originally Posted by Mandalore93 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The Ironborn plot is very minor in the totality of things. It's a side story to serve as a plot device to transport characters from different locations pretty much while shedding more light on the world.

Plus the Ironborn are dumb cunts which can't be said enough.

No way.

Euron is going to totally control the dragons and force Danny to be his slave wife and HE is going to sit on the iron throne.

[beyondinfin]

Thanks for reminding me I got the 3 Dunk novellas on my ipod ready to be listened too!

[Sirken]

Sidelle, the books are actual books. i never read the graphic novels. the issue is, they arent available in print right now. you need to wait til october, or listen to them online.

FYI, they arent their own book either. for ex: "The Hedge Knight" (the first dunk and egg story) is in a book with like 10 other short stories by different authors.

[Tiggles]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Sidelle, the books are actual books. i never read the graphic novels. the issue is, they arent available in print right now. you need to wait til october, or listen to them online.

FYI, they arent their own book either. for ex: "The Hedge Knight" (the first dunk and egg story) is in a book with like 10 other short stories by different authors.

Also if you do buy legends you can't buy the paperback version as it only has about half the stories. You have to buy the original hardcover.

I learned that the hard way

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by Tiggles [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Also if you do buy legends you can't buy the paperback version as it only has about half the stories. You have to buy the original hardcover.

I learned that the hard way

so did my nerdpal keith.

fun fact: Lady Rohanne (the red widow from the second Dunk and Egg book) is actually the grandmother of Tywin Lannister and Kevan Lannister

[Sirken]

how dare you nerds let this be on the second page