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#4078345 - 02/13/15 10:52 PM Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left?  
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I mean for instance, they say that there are this many stories out:
A Game of Thrones (1996)
A Clash of Kings (1998)
A Storm of Swords (2000)
A Feast for Crows (2005)
A Dance with Dragons (2011)

And that two more novels are due:
The Winds of Winter (forthcoming)
A Dream of Spring (forthcoming)

Is this the way of it? More or less?


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#4078447 - 02/14/15 07:21 AM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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It is what is planned, but given we're talking GRRM so if he overwrites again, it might spread into yet another book.

It was originally planned for 3 books, then 4, then 6 and now 7. biggrin

#4078623 - 02/14/15 05:43 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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So the only character we don't want killed off is GRRM. smile


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#4078842 - 02/15/15 02:40 AM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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#4078905 - 02/15/15 10:21 AM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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Maybe (hopefully) GRRM did like Robert Jordan and has someone primed and up to speed on his notes & vision who will finish the series if R'hllor or The Seven come for him before he finishes.


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#4079058 - 02/15/15 06:39 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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The two producers of the HBO series knows how it ends. I know a couple of other people have been told it (like his assistant and editor, IIRC).

One of the risks is that the TV series will get ahead of the books smile

#4079345 - 02/16/15 12:48 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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Lately he has been busy with some sideline (or not related?!) stories:
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#4101203 - 04/03/15 01:55 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Originally Posted By: EAF331 MadDog
The two producers of the HBO series knows how it ends. I know a couple of other people have been told it (like his assistant and editor, IIRC).

One of the risks is that the TV series will get ahead of the books smile


Entertainment magazine* wrote that the producers know where the show is going and will no longer be tied to the books - so expect a divergent season 5 and even more in seasons 6 & 7. Can't say I blame them as the last Thrones book was all over the map.


* Entertainment magazine is a US weekly that reviews what's in the movies/on TV/books/music, etc. The mag has a penchant for breathlessly cheer-leading every damn thing; for example a show like Glee is put on the same level as Breaking Bad. I guess they care more about access than critical honesty.


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#4101633 - 04/04/15 03:45 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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Actually, the showrunners have said they will arrive at the same place as GRRM plans, but they might deviate some along the way (just like they have done so far, like dropping locations because it would be too expensive with so many of them).

#4101890 - 04/05/15 02:30 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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Will GRRM live long enough to finish the series?
I'd rather have his version of events in the books than the cheaper and tackier TV series frown

#4101968 - 04/05/15 06:43 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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Don't see why he shouldn't. He's only 66. He should have another good 20-30 years left to finish it. smile

#4102033 - 04/05/15 10:06 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: Trooper117]  
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Originally Posted By: Trooper117
Will GRRM live long enough to finish the series?
I'd rather have his version of events in the books than the cheaper and tackier TV series frown


If I could choose, I would rather have his next novel(s), but I don't find the TV series so bad. I like the series as companion pieces. On the other hand, your view is completely understandable.


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#4102562 - 04/07/15 10:46 AM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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In his books, his way of portraying and describing events gives me a complete picture in my mind of what is going on... unfortunately the TV series, even with CGI etc, comes nowhere near what I was seeing.
Many films suffer from this of course if you have read a book or novel on the subject beforehand... The only films that have come close are the Lord of the Rings, but even they missed out sections of Tolkiens epic as the content was so immense...

#4107111 - 04/16/15 12:48 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Originally Posted By: EAF331 MadDog
Actually, the showrunners have said they will arrive at the same place as GRRM plans, but they might deviate some along the way (just like they have done so far, like dropping locations because it would be too expensive with so many of them).


Umm...after watching S5 E1 I stand by my comment.


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#4107313 - 04/16/15 05:58 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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They can only cram in so much into the TV series, so they have to omit some things to keep the story going.

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Mance dying has about zero impact on the main story line. His role late can easily be handled by anybody.

#4112546 - 04/27/15 09:56 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Originally Posted By: EAF331 MadDog
They can only cram in so much into the TV series, so they have to omit some things to keep the story going.

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Mance dying has about zero impact on the main story line. His role late can easily be handled by anybody.



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#4112899 - 04/28/15 04:30 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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#4159303 - 08/19/15 03:32 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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He'll definitely die before finishing it. I'm pretty much expecting to see it every day when I read the news.

4 years since the last one, and he averages 2-5 years per book... I'd say he gets one new book out, and carks it, or has to quit writing before the last one.


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#4159648 - 08/20/15 05:31 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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I had the same problem with Robert Jordan passing away before he finished The Wheel of Time.


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#4160066 - 08/21/15 11:55 PM Re: Game of Thrones - Is it pretty much a known fact how many stories are left? [Re: letterboy1]  
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George Martin is only 66, so if he remains healthy, he might still have a good 10 to 15 years in him.


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