What are some books like A Song of Ice And Fire?
Anything from Robin Hobb.She is incredibly talented author. To what extent?Here is her on equal level in an interview with Martin and herself:In the fantasy book community they are considered of equal talent.Also The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrence“When they killed him, Mother wouldn't hold her peace, so they slit her throat. I was stupid then, being only nine, and I fought to save them both. But the thorns held me tight. I've learned to appreciate thorns since. The thorns taught me the game. They let me understand what all those grim and serious men who've fought the Hundred War have yet to learn. You can only win the game when you understand that it IS a game. Let a man play chess, and tell him that every pawn is his friend. Let him think both bishops holy. Let him remember happy days in the shadows of his castles. Let him love his queen. Watch him loose them all.”
What should I read after A Song of Ice and Fire?
There are a few spin-off stories to read -- shorter ones, but quite good -- and a couple of them even have IMPORTANT FIRE + ICE HINTS in them.-- Dunk + Egg: The Hedge Knight-- Dunk + Egg: The Sworn Sword-- Dunk + Egg: The Mystery Knight-- The Princess and the Queen-- The Rogue PrinceOf these, Hedge Knight is far and away my favorite. You'll see what I mean about "future hints" being concealed in a few of the works aforementioned.If you want something completely different, try The Laundry Files (series) by Charles Stross. Not even remotely the same tone or genre, but still a fun read.
All books related to a song of ice and fire?
There are five novels (so far) - A Game of Thrones A Clash of Kings A Storm of Swords A Feast for Crows A Dance with Dragons Of these, Swords and Dragons are very large, and most editions break them down into two sub-volumes (Swords into Steel and Snow & Blood and Gold; and Dragons into Dreams and Dust & After the Feast). In addition, GRRM has published a few novellas under the general title Tales of Dunk and Egg, which are early tales of a couple of characters from the same world, but are not true prequels to the main series.
Should I read the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series before watching the HBO series “Game of Thrones”?
I slightly prefer the show in most regards. (And I say that as someone who usually agrees with the goat, that 'the book was much better.')(OK, to be honest, it was my dogs who did that. I don't have a goat.)Style: Martin's prose can be a bit plodding, while the sets and costumes of the show are mostly a delight.Characterization: The acting of the show is good, so you essentially have the actors helping you to understand the motivations involved. Also, as the show develops, the screenwriters have a chance to play up what works, and thus actually improve the characterization over time. There are several characters I prefer in the show, and only a few I like better in the books.Plotting: I prefer the plot parsimony forced by the show format. Some tertiary characters and plot arcs are cut out entirely, and I'm happy with that. In a certain sense, the show is a 'later draft' of the plot, with the kinks more ironed out. Of course it's a matter of preference; others may prefer the more byzantine original version.There are a few things to recommend the books, though.Budget: Martin is not constrained by budget, so he can set even the most one-off scenes in grandiose settings. Certainly that has its attraction; the show does well with what it has, and very extremely well compared to anything else on TV and a lot of what's in the theater, but still even millions of dollars aren't enough to fully build Martin's world of grandeur.On a similar note, none of the actors in the show are malnourished enough for a true medieval setting. (Yes, this really does detract from things for me. I live in the third world, and notice these things.)Sexposition: There are a few scenes in season 1 that are just embarassing. The Dothraki wedding springs to mind. This seems to be improving in season 2.Even in the areas where I favor the show, the books occasionally win.Of course, by nature books leave a greater scope for the imagination. I certainly sympathize with that; for instance, for LoTR, even though Peter Jackson did a great job, I still without hesitation would prefer and recommend the books. So the books naturally began with a head start for me; but the show won me over.
Books like song of fire and ice series?
I'm fond of three series by fantasy writer Robin Hobb. The books are still pretty long, but nowhere near the Ice & Fire novels' lengths. The Farseer trilogy (starting with Assassin's Apprentice), the Liveships trilogy (starting with Ship of Magic), and the Tawny Man trilogy (starting with Fool's Errand) all take place in a fantasy vaguely-medieval world something like Martin's. She has a fourth series, but I haven't read it.
What are some books similar to Dune or A Song of Ice and Fire?
(Our son also likes only the Timothy Zahn books of the Star Trek series. He took them with him when he moved out.) Most people who like Game of Thrones et al. enjoy Robin Hobb's many trilogies. Start with The Assassin's Apprentice. Lots of people who've enjoyed Dune like Tad Williams' Otherland series.
Where can I read Song of Fire and Ice online?
i'm at university right now and don't have access to any local libraries...does anyone know if i can read this series online? i realize i could buy it...but seeing as its FREE in a library and i simply don't have access to one...i was trying to save time and money