Game of Thrones - Page 7

BetteDavisEyes · #1 06-25-2011, 09:13 AM

I'm with the first theory about his parentage. Can't wait for more on his story in the 5th book which I've already pre-ordered.

Some info about my theory & though not a spoiler per say, only highlight if you're interested.

This totally makes me happy if he would be the son of Ned's sister & Rhaegar. I believe he is older than Dany so that gives him a legitimate claim on the Iron Throne though he's a man of the Wall now but we'll see what happens. FYI, as Drolefille pointed out to me, not once in the books did Ned ever say Jon was his son. He always says something along the lines of "You are my blood" and stuff like that. Hmmm...

IndianaSigKap · #2 06-25-2011, 05:58 PM

My box set arrived today. Putting off opening it so that I can catch up on the household chores. Going on vacation next week, so I should get a chance to really read for long periods of time.

BetteDavisEyes · #3 07-03-2011, 11:42 AM

There was a big OOPS by Amazon in Germany. They accidentally shipped some copies of A Dance With Dragons a few weeks early before they caught their mistake.

Websites are publishing spoilers as to what the books say but I'm avoiding those sites. I prefer to wait for my book another week.

In casting news, Natalie Dormer, star of The Tudors (played Anne Boleyn) has been cast as Margaery Tyrell.

I actually liked this casting. I know Margaery is supposed to be 16 years old but Natalie does look like my mental picture of what Margaery looked like in the book. Sooo looking forward to Season 2!

victoriana · #4 07-03-2011, 12:12 PM

I LOVE Natalie Dormer. The Tudors is another one of my favorite TV shows, and her character (Anne Boleyn) was definitely my favorite on that show. She brings such passion and intensity to her acting. They couldn't have cast Margarey more perfectly! I heard that they have picked an actress to play Brienne, but haven't announced it yet. I'm curious to see what she looks like.

I'm eagerly awaiting ADWD. I pre-ordered it from Amazon, so it will arrive bright and early on the 12th. I got it for a good deal too. The original price was $35, but I got it for $18. For a hardcover of this size, that's a steal. I'm so excited to read though. Dany and Tyrion are two of my favorite characters, and I can't wait to read what happens to them next.

BetteDavisEyes · #5 07-03-2011, 03:50 PM

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I heard that they have picked an actress to play Brienne, but haven't announced it yet. I'm curious to see what she looks like.

That should be interesting! I really hope they don't get some pretty young actress to play her. Brienne should be portrayed exactly as she is written in the books.

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I'm eagerly awaiting ADWD. I pre-ordered it from Amazon, so it will arrive bright and early on the 12th. I got it for a good deal too. The original price was $35, but I got it for $18. For a hardcover of this size, that's a steal. I'm so excited to read though. Dany and Tyrion are two of my favorite characters, and I can't wait to read what happens to them next.

Same here! $18 is a steal for a hardcover. Love it! I'm looking forward to reading more about Dany, Tyrion, Jon & oddly enough, I want to hear more about Stannis & Melisandre. That storyline intrigues me.

victoriana · #6 07-03-2011, 04:43 PM

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That should be interesting! I really hope they don't get some pretty young actress to play her. Brienne should be portrayed exactly as she is written in the books.

I really hope they won't, but I'm pretty sure that she won't be as ugly as she should be. Even the "ugly characters" are good looking in HBO's rendition.

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Same here! $18 is a steal for a hardcover. Love it! I'm looking forward to reading more about Dany, Tyrion, Jon & oddly enough, I want to hear more about Stannis & Melisandre. That storyline intrigues me.

Me too. I had a looong conversation with my dad about what's going to happen with Melisandre. The next part is spoiler-ish for anyone who hasn't read the books, so I'll put it in white for anyone who doesn't want to know. We were thinking that the white walkers will make an attack, and Melisandre's fire magic will fail to defeat them, but then Dany will come in with her dragons and defeat the white walkers, putting her further on her path to become the rightful Queen.

BetteDavisEyes · #7 07-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Brienne of Tarth has been cast.

The author himself posted on his livejournal about the casting of British actress Gwendoline Christie.

Ummm...so NOT what I had in mind or even what the books described Brienne looking like. I guess we will have wait to see her on the show & see if they can make her look like what Brienne is described as. Maybe lots of makeup & padding?

BetteDavisEyes · #8 07-13-2011, 03:57 PM

IT'S HERE! It arrived! WOOHOO!

victoriana · #9 07-08-2011, 01:43 PM

I'm happy with all of the season 2 casting so far. I think that they can ugly up the actress who plays Brienne with no problems. As for Margaery, I couldn't be happier with her casting!

Drolefille · #10 07-08-2011, 06:18 PM

So question, I'm reading a re-read of the books, (on Tor.com) and something has been pointed out. Renly is REALLY obsessed with Margery. And keeps pointing out how much she looks like Lyanna.

Knowing about his relationship with Loras, was his goal ousting Cersei and the Lannisters and getting Robert to marry Margery? I won't post about the later books and what happens, but nothing there contradicts that...

BetteDavisEyes · #11 07-10-2011, 01:22 PM

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So question, I'm reading a re-read of the books, (on Tor.com) and something has been pointed out. Renly is REALLY obsessed with Margery. And keeps pointing out how much she looks like Lyanna.

Knowing about his relationship with Loras, was his goal ousting Cersei and the Lannisters and getting Robert to marry Margery? I won't post about the later books and what happens, but nothing there contradicts that...

Huh. I'm going to look at it & read through the re-read since that's something I haven't noticed before nor have I read anything about that particular that struck me regarding Renly being obsessed with Margery. Hmmm...

Right now, I'm reading theories as to where Tyrion will continue his path (maybe find Dany?) & what Jon's role will be in the new book. Woohoo! It's almost here!

Drolefille · #12 07-10-2011, 02:43 PM

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Huh. I'm going to look at it & read through the re-read since that's something I haven't noticed before nor have I read anything about that particular that struck me regarding Renly being obsessed with Margery. Hmmm...

Right now, I'm reading theories as to where Tyrion will continue his path (maybe find Dany?) & what Jon's role will be in the new book. Woohoo! It's almost here!

It's more that he's really focused with getting Margery to the attention of Ned/Robert/etc. I really hadn't picked up on it until the re-read (technically it's a 'read' it's an entirely new person reading the series, so spoilers are a nogo in the comments. Very well done if a bit slow paced.

BetteDavisEyes · #13 07-12-2011, 11:20 AM

Damn you Amazon! I checked the status of my book & it will ship sometime between the 15th and the 19th!

Noooo! I want my book NOW! Maybe I'll be surprised & get it today or even tomorrow.

victoriana · #14 07-12-2011, 02:05 PM

Awww! That sucks. If you picked standard shipping, they said that they wouldn't guarantee that it would arrive on the release date. I got two day shipping, and it still hasn't arrived yet. Oh well. I'm still beyond excited to read it!

AOII Angel · #15 07-12-2011, 02:32 PM

My husband preordered it on kindle so I just checked my archive, and there it was! Too bad I'm not done with A Feast for Crows yet. I'm about 60% done. I love Kindle for iPhone/iPad!