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After reading how easily Littlefinger swayed his challengers when his leadership of the Eyre was questioned, especially after Corbray pulled out a sword, I was wondering if Corbray had already been "bought", before the confrontation. It seemed to me that Littlefinger, through payment, etc...

Can someone help explain to me how Cersei allows Taena to enter her circle of trust so easily? In my mind, even Cersei would see Taena as a possible spy, in fact, I would be shocked if she didn't. I kept trying to see how Cersie was using Taena instead of the other way around, but try as I...

Before I was able to read AFfC, I was very skeptical about how Martin was going to pull off the split story-line. I was one who felt Martin should have divided the book chronologically and not regionally. After finishing book four, I feel even stronger about my previous position. It would have...

Martin was/is a screenplay writer and producer. He also loved the new HBO shows such as Rome and Deadwood. With the success of these shows, as well as shows such as 24 and Lost...I dream someday ASoI&F will be an HBO or television show. I can see it easily being a 3 - 5 year runner. Martin has...

Martin's series is brilliant to me in various ways. First of all, up until discovering ASoI&F, I had never read a fantasy novel which didn't conform to the standard good vs evil mold. In fact, Martin does just the opposite, he successfully paints these colorful characters in his novels, not...

Yes, I have purchased the RPG game book, which will be personally signed by George himself. I was one of the first 500 to buy the book. Because of the lateness in getting the book to market as promised, Guardians of Order have provided for free a PDF cop of the entire book. What a treat! Being...

Culhwch, After reading your reply, I went back and re-read Martin's update...you are absolutely correct. My bad. I mis-read his statement below. "We decided not to do that. It was my feeling -- and I pushed hard for this, so if you don't like the solution, blame me, not my publishers -- that...

Miss AryaUnderfoot, Don't get me wrong. I will enjoy the books and read them as soon as I can get my hands on them. I was just trying to express my displeasure with the decision on how they broke up the book. I would have much rather preferred a chronological break as opposed to by region/POV...

The decision to split the book, not chronologically (as Martin has stated he preferred), but based on region/POV, I believe puts too much pressure, even for a genius like Martin. Here is an author who has completed a book, albeit, too big. Instead of a clean cut, the publisher convinces Martin...

Yes Red, your sane. I purchased a downloadable copy of AGoT, ACoF & ASoS from Amazon.com. The beauty of an electronic PDF version is the ability to search for words/phrases. Want to learn more about the nameless ones, a simple search will reveal all there is to know. I've purchased copies of...

Ned is dead. Martin has done some interesting, clever and unexpected things. However, if Martin planned to have Ned saved for some future role, you would think hints to his well-being and or location would have been given in books 2 and/or 3. I highly doubt Martin will suddenly introduce Ned...

Let's not forget exactly how Dany came to have her dragons. They were a wedding gift to her from Ilyrio....who most likely received them from Varys. With the Dragon remains located under King's Landing, it is not far fetched to think Varys came to obtain the dragon egss there. Also, that makes...

Has anybody re-read the martin books, one POV at a time? It sounds as if Duff may have done this. I have only read through the novels once and listened to the audiobooks over the past month or so in preparation for the upcoming Feast novel.

Arya, Is she the only living Targaryen with a claim? If Jon is Rhaegar's ******* child, wouldn't he have a better claim? Although taking the oath of the Black Watch and the honor Ned instilled in Jon, probably rules him out of a claim of the Targaryen empire. Also and perhaps more of a...

Tyrion, Jon & Dany....the three heads of the dragon. All three are very likeable and would please thousands if they end up ruling Westeros, re-establishing Targaryen rule!

I remember when the Night's Watch were with Caester sp.? and his wives, he mentioned making sure to burn the dead and not just leave them out for fear of them returning as an Undead.

At the end of Storm of Swords, Stannis' army helps the Night's Watch defeat the wildlings. What I don't remember is whether or not we learned what was done with all the Wildling casualties beyond the wall. Did the book end before we learned what was done about all the casualties? Were the bodies...

Since Jon is likely a Targaryen, as of course is Daenerys, and because Targaryen incest is not uncommon, it is possible that Jon and Dany will somehow get together....... however, in the end like in fine Shakespearean fashion, I still feel Jon will only realize she's a relative after having...

Theory regarding Daenerys.... I know Daenerys is much beloved, most of us are rooting for her to return to Westeros with her dragons and re-establish Targaryen rule, but.... I think Martin has a much darker role for Dany to play. Throughout the first three books, Dany seems to have evolved...

All, Here's my problem....I have read many SF&F titles over the years and some were really good, others not so good but readable. Ever since I've read GRRM's ASOI&F books, I am having a very difficult time finding other fantasy-based or historical (middle ages through 17th century) fiction...