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George R.R. Martin Reveals Ending In Books Will Be Different From Series Finale
Underwhelming, disappointing and confusing are all words Game of Thrones fans found themselves using to describe the ending of the critically acclaimed show. For a show that was hailed for outstanding cinematography, scores and larger-than-life battle scenes the finale went out with a whimper, not a bang.
There was the disappointing story arc end of Daenerys, the frankly unearned position as king of the six kingdoms for Bran and not to mention how Jon’s lineage ended up not mattering whatsoever? Not everyone was disappointed but for those that were, or fans who are just sad about the saga ended in general, GOT author George R. R. Martin has confirmed on his blog that the ending of the HBO series and the end of the book series will be completely different.
GOT author George R. R. Martin has confirmed that the books will end differently than the HBO series
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The Winds of Winter was initially set to be released around 2014, which was extended to the author stating he hoped it would be published before the show’s sixth season. July 2017, he wrote on his LiveJournal that he was “still working on it” and said he had “good days and bad days, and that’s all I care to say.” Martin stayed disconnected from the show during the final season while he worked on the book, but there is yet to be a release date.
The announcement was welcomed news for fans of the books and HBO series
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Michelle Westbrook 5 years ago
Excited he says he is finishing them, I hope that's true. It didn't sound like he confirmed an ending change at all to me. I don't want him to change the ending of this is the result of fans not liking it on HBO- I have faith that GRRM would have gotten to that same ending properly and it would have been great. I'm sure authors change direction all the time but don't mess things up that are already in place for this to be the ending.
Ana Jesus 5 years ago
I think he didn't say it will be equal nor different, but that doesn't make headlines since is it is now fashionable to hate the TV series and the show-runners. (And BTW he endlessly praised the show and its makers of course)
Karen Klinck 5 years ago
Look, it took Roger Zelazny 20 YEARS to write Book 2 of the Amber saga. He's a writer; he gets easily side-tracked.
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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I started reading these books when they first came out. (96?) I've enjoyed them and will finish the series if I live that long although I've forgotten lots of bits and pieces. Game of thrones has taught be a lesson though, never, ever buy a book that has " book one" in its title unless you know the series is finished.
Patrick Kiwan 5 years ago
I usually get the books but wait till the series is finished before I start reading them, because I usually forget the entire story if I wait years between the books. If everybody didnt buy the first books then the series wouldn't do well and the author suffers and might choose not to continue an unprofitable series, so not buying them is not the solution. If you have like the author and have faith in his work then you should just get the books and support him.
Load More Replies... Michelle Westbrook 5 years ago
Excited he says he is finishing them, I hope that's true. It didn't sound like he confirmed an ending change at all to me. I don't want him to change the ending of this is the result of fans not liking it on HBO- I have faith that GRRM would have gotten to that same ending properly and it would have been great. I'm sure authors change direction all the time but don't mess things up that are already in place for this to be the ending.
Ana Jesus 5 years ago
I think he didn't say it will be equal nor different, but that doesn't make headlines since is it is now fashionable to hate the TV series and the show-runners. (And BTW he endlessly praised the show and its makers of course)
Karen Klinck 5 years ago
Look, it took Roger Zelazny 20 YEARS to write Book 2 of the Amber saga. He's a writer; he gets easily side-tracked.
Load More Replies... Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I started reading these books when they first came out. (96?) I've enjoyed them and will finish the series if I live that long although I've forgotten lots of bits and pieces. Game of thrones has taught be a lesson though, never, ever buy a book that has " book one" in its title unless you know the series is finished.
Patrick Kiwan 5 years ago
I usually get the books but wait till the series is finished before I start reading them, because I usually forget the entire story if I wait years between the books. If everybody didnt buy the first books then the series wouldn't do well and the author suffers and might choose not to continue an unprofitable series, so not buying them is not the solution. If you have like the author and have faith in his work then you should just get the books and support him.
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