George R.R. Martin's A GAME OF THRONES (No Spoilers)

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  • @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy
    @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy ปีที่แล้ว +10

    After the 8th (somewhat disastrous) season of the HBO show, and as the years after the 5th book's release kept accumulating, it felt more and more like bringing up one's enthusiasm for ASOIAF risked some angry and scornful responses. I am happy to see more and more people openly embracing their love for Martin's masterful series. Though I doubt we'll ever find out how the series ends, I'm still very happy to have read the books. It was great to hear your thoughts on this one, Johanna!

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been surprised by how positive the response has been to this read-along, which consists of new readers and old fans! I guess there's been enough space since the show, and maybe there's been a surge of new fans since House of the Dragon, which I have not yet watched. I would love to hear more of your thoughts on this book since I know you used to teach it in your course! Thanks, Philip!

    • @Jistarii
      @Jistarii ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a very good point Philip. Do you think though that it's over blown praise due to the fact the intricacies of the world building and plot will never come to final fruition? I wrestle with this question. I don't think that it necessarily deserves the attention it gets. Due to the sole fact that reading it demands your attention and theory pondering that won't ever get answered. It's a great idea of a series but without any true finality and explanation of the plot threads does it deserve to be treated as a successful book series? I enjoyed it, don't get me wrong but left a sour taste in my mouth after the show and Martin selling certain book rights. Thoughts?

    • @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy
      @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jistarii My main thought is that I’m glad I read the five published books in ASOIAF, but that it is indeed seriously flawed as a series because it’s unfinished. There are unfinished works of literature that we still study and admire, such as The Canterbury Tales, so it wouldn’t be a first.

  • @BaldBookTuber
    @BaldBookTuber ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a fantastic way to start my day! Awesome breakdown of an all-time favorite and cherished book my friend!

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, Scot! I love sharing the love of this book and series!

  • @MagusMarquillin
    @MagusMarquillin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah, a fellow tree/house climbing enthusiast! Something I still indulge in sometimes, and I'd totally be doing what Bran was if I grew up in a castle!
    I know I'll love this series when I get to it - I loved the show even to the end - only my internal time organizer won't let me start it until Winds of Winter has a publishing date...and who knows on that score.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว

      Bran's chapter is one of the best in the book! There's also a great one of Arya running around the castle at King's Landing. I hope that the publishing date arrives so you can start enjoying the books!

  • @BookishChas
    @BookishChas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a wonderful breakdown Johanna. This is one of my favorite books, in my favorite series of all time.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine too! You have such great taste, Chas! 😁 Thank you so much!

  • @RekindledReader
    @RekindledReader ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such a good video, I loved hearing you articulate what makes this books so awesome!

  • @aliciaguzman
    @aliciaguzman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Review Johanna! Im a first time reader of GoT but I did watch the show through its entirety. I think because of that I'm not feeling this sense of suspense because I can expect what's coming down the road but there is this sense of dread. I'm also able to just sit down and enjoy Martin's beautiful writing. Can't wait for the discussion.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's fantastic! It's making me think of Bookborn's video about spoilers not spoiling the fun. It's wonderful to be able to appreciate what Martin offers even if you know what's ahead. Thanks, Alicia!

  • @curtjarrell9710
    @curtjarrell9710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Johanna. Heartbroken to have missed out on this read along. I'm overdue for new glasses and have had vision challenges for the past two months. I've had to delay buying new ones as my current insurance won't cover them. Funds will be available soon. I'm about to finish The Labyrinth of the Spirits by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (a five-star experience for me). February is devoted to Black History Month, this year the autobiographies of Frederick Douglass. GRRM will have to wait, darn it. Glad you loved it, again.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sorry to hear about your glasses! I've had some eye struggles since last year, and that's no fun at all. I hope you enjoy whatever your February reads and ASOIAF when the time is right!

  • @francoisbouchart4050
    @francoisbouchart4050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GRRM was the first author I read who played with my emotions; loving characters that I had originally hated, as well as the other way around. Thanks for another great video review 🙏.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much, Francois! I had the same experience, and I'm still fascinated by all the emotions this series makes me feel!

  • @TheBookCure
    @TheBookCure ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so much fun to watch! My sister was also a tree-climber, so I couldn’t help but think of her as I read those scenes. Your passion really shines through in this discussion, Johanna! I’m looking forward to watching the Live Shows; full series discussion book by book sounds so fun!

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Sarah! That's so cool about your sister! I once broke my arm falling out of tree 😅. I remember imagining the tree was a castle though, so I think those scenes really spoke to me! 😁

  • @rumpelRAINS
    @rumpelRAINS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Johanna. I remember hearing about the series around the same time and loving the books. It's been along time since I first read them but maybe a re-read is in order in the near future.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I felt ready for a reread, and I had the best time revisiting this book! Hope you enjoy returning to ASOIAF when the time is right for you.

  • @thefantasythinker
    @thefantasythinker ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! I read this back in 2000 the first time and really picked up on the character point of view you mentioned. It wasn't that it hadn't been done before, but it was always a bit more omniscient in other epic fantasy books. Martin really focused in on the character and slammed that character's POV right in your face. He forced you into that character's head with his deft use of chapter breaks. It was unique enough at the time and definitely kept my interest throughout. Looking forward to the live streams...

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Jarrod! That's such a great point about the closeness Martin makes the reader feel with the characters! I wonder if Martin was responsible for making that writing trend popular in present-day fantasy-we take it for granted nowadays. That's a fantastic observation!

  • @vaughnroycroft999
    @vaughnroycroft999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I clearly recall the day I found this series, too. Must've been about 2006. I had gotten far enough in my own writing journey that I thought I'd better check out what was hot in my chosen genre (I was pretty clueless for a guy attempting to write a fantasy series). I drove to a large chain bookstore at nearby Notre Dame University and asked the clerk in the SFF department what she recommended (as being new and hot). She did not hesitate. Without a word, she spun and led me straight to GoT and put a copy in my hands. I considered her decisiveness to be a good sign, and it was!
    It's funny how often I've heard over the years that meeting Bran was when acquaintance readers got hooked. Good thoughts about the female perspective in the series, as well as on mercy, family, empathy, and morality. Excellent video essay! Guess it's getting to be time for a reread.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a cool story about how you first came in contact with A Game of Thrones! I do wonder if it affected audiences more back then since we didn’t see as many main protagonists killed off in the first book. That was such a jaw-dropping moment back then, and I’m surprised when I see modern readers not as shocked by that. It still gets to me!
      I didn’t realize that Bran’s chapter hooked many other readers as well. My husband is reading the book for the first time and his favorite chapter was one when Arya was running through the castle at King’s Landing. Nothing like being a kid in a castle! Haha! Thank you so much, Vaughn!

    • @vaughnroycroft999
      @vaughnroycroft999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Johanna_reads Same here in regard to being shocked! As well as being surprised by the lack of shock these days. I remember the moment so well. I happened to be home sick, reading on the couch. I actually threw the book across the room (something I'd never actually done before). Of course I almost immediately retrieved it and kept reading, because... Martin! I think I read him for about two months straight after that, catching up with what was out at the time.
      My other sick feeling came with finding that GRRM had utilized lion and wolf sigils representing powerful families. I'd done the same, based on the powerful Amal and Wulthi families of the Goths, and I was positive that everyone would think I'd "copied" Martin. Over 15 years later, even after the popularity of the show, I've never had a single reader mention it. Funny, the things we writers get twisted over. :)

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vaughnroycroft999 I love that you threw the book! 😂 Have you read any Malazan books? Allen has a fun story about throwing Deadhouse Gates, book 2, across the room on his first read. I wonder if you would have the same reaction. 😂
      I can understand having that feeling, but I think many readers could understand lion and wolf sigils being a thing. I know my family has a sigil from Spain, and now I'll have to check if there's an animal on it. Haha!

    • @thefantasythinker
      @thefantasythinker ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vaughnroycroft999 Vaughn, you're so right about getting twisted up over stuff like that. I felt the same way back when I used to write. I'm glad you stuck with it though! 😀

    • @vaughnroycroft999
      @vaughnroycroft999 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thefantasythinker Thanks, Jarrod! Wonderful to hear from a fellow writer who's read the story. Talk about perspective. 😅

  • @RodgersReads
    @RodgersReads ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an interesting breakdown of AGOT. Always fascinating to hear what scenes stick out to different readers and why. Loved the random anecdote about you connecting with Bran's love of climbing things.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Rodger! I think Martin is brilliant with everything he does in this series, but at the end of the day, I just want to be a kid exploring a castle! 😄

    • @RodgersReads
      @RodgersReads ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Johanna_reads couldn’t agree more can’t wait for may when you guys catch up so I can continue 🤣🤣

  • @jeremyfee
    @jeremyfee ปีที่แล้ว

    I also liked to climb trees when I was a little kid. I can't imagine doing it today though, LOL. Yes, the dramatic irony was great. Great discussion here.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me neither! 😅 I'm so clumsy these days. Thanks, Jeremy!

  • @jennthebookwyrm5484
    @jennthebookwyrm5484 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video! I enjoyed listening to your breakdown of what is great about this book. I'm happy to be reading along!

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Jenn! I'm so happy you're participating!

  • @johanna_The_Reader
    @johanna_The_Reader ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently reading book 2 I’m enjoying the series I’m not stopping

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! I'm so happy you're enjoying it!

  • @SarahAsYouWish
    @SarahAsYouWish ปีที่แล้ว

    I just finished A Game of Thrones a few weeks ago and really loved it. I’ve managed to avoid almost all spoilers over the decades. Despite my hesitation about starting another series which may never be finished, I decided now is the time, and I’m very much looking forward to continuing on with the rest.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic! I hope you won't regret the decision. I never have because I think the five books released are so worth reading. Enjoy!

  • @JAKandtheBookStack
    @JAKandtheBookStack ปีที่แล้ว

    I love hearing how you heard of the series and what made you pick it up. The part that hooked you is the first glimpse of what we get with corruption/betrayal and it’s a great scene! Good perspective on the blind spots too… I feel like if I ever had kids I would want them to read this to show “see look at Sansa and think of her next time you feel like you know everything!”

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It wasn’t even the crazy thing that happened at the end of that chapter that hooked me, but it certainly shocked the heck out of me! We’re going to have to have a huge talk about Sansa in the second live show. I half considered subtitling it: What is wrong with Sansa? 😂 I have some thoughts about that character!

  • @TheSassyLibraryFox
    @TheSassyLibraryFox ปีที่แล้ว

    I've read the first book but I never got to the second one. The entire series is so intimidating, but I really want to continue reading it. Thanks for this video, you made me want to pick it up again. =)

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow! I didn’t realize you had read the first book! They are very chunky books with many points of view, so I can understand if that builds some intimidation. I hope you enjoy it if you pick it up again!

  • @MattonBooks
    @MattonBooks ปีที่แล้ว

    [girl throwing cake GIF]
    Great review Johanna! 😀 I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed re-reading it this month. SUCH a great book. It’s been funny though - since Martin writes quite a few shocks and twists into his stories, it’s very different on a re-read.
    Can’t wait to start Clash soon! 🤘🏻😀🤘🏻

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha! I never tire of that GIF, and it's appropriate for this great series! 😂 I'm excited for Clash as well!

  • @curtjarrell9710
    @curtjarrell9710 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Johanna. I just got to the chapter of Bran on the roof. I think I'm hooked!

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad to hear this! I hope you enjoy the rest, Curt!

  • @andrewhanson405
    @andrewhanson405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waldenbooks at the mall and B&N used to have little flyers in their fantasy sections hyping up all the new releases. When this book came out it got crazy hyped in those newsletters, but I was a broke teenager and didn't want to shell out all that dough for a hardcover. So I waited it out for about a year until I stumbled across it at my local library in Vegas. I thought Martin was an interesting writer but I kept wondering where the hell are all the wizards at.
    I'm currently almost finished with reread of A Feast for Crows and I can honestly say Martin writes the best dialogue in fantasy. Abercrombie has some witty characters but the Lannister's are on another level. I look forward to watching your discussion video on this book soon.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember Waldenbooks! That preceded B&N at my local mall. How amazing to remember that release, and I understand the hesitation to pay for a hardcover. I don't own any of the physical books except my husband's mmpb. I was in grad school when I read the books, so I used the library to avoid expenses.
      I completely agree that no one writes dialogue like Martin! I can hear each character's voice clearly in my head. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your reread!

  • @readbykyle3082
    @readbykyle3082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review Johanna 🙏 so glad your reread experience was so rewarding. I agree that the way Martin explores the concept of doing the right thing and how it's treated as probably being bad for you, but still perhaps the right thing to do? Is handled expertly throughout the series. Pumped to see what you think of Clash on your read 😁

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Kyle! Martin is such a meanie! 😂 Can't wait to talk about that more in the spoiler discussions, and I'm super excited to start Clash!

  • @matthewtait2939
    @matthewtait2939 ปีที่แล้ว

    The plot of the first book is so strong

  • @esmayrosalyne
    @esmayrosalyne ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful video, I loved hearing about your first experience with this series and how it compared to this re-read. Interestingly enough, it was that same Bran chapter that also completely hooked me in, so I loved hearing you talk about that! I have watched the entire show, so I already picked up on some of the foreshadowing, but I have a feeling that there is still a ton that is going over my head and it honestly really excites me that there is just so much to sink your teeth into here.
    I was surprised to find out that Dany was one of my least favourite POVs here, because I loved her story so much in the show. Maybe that will change in the later books, but for now I was most invested in Bran, Jon and Tyrion's POVs. And I also have to say that Sansa wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting, I think GRRM did a great job of capturing what it's like to be a naive and hormonal teen girl, lol. His character work is just rock solid across the board, I feel like I could meet all these people in real life, they feel so real and vivid to me.
    I have been dying to get to Clash of Kings ever since finishing book 1, so I am super excited that February has finally rolled around. Really looking forward to the liveshow discussions! Thanks for hosting this readalong, so far I am having an absolute blast ❤❤

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Esmay! That's interesting about your experience reading Dany in the book vs. the show! I'm going to have to bring up questions about that in the character-focused live show. I had a different experience reading her character on this reread. I hope you enjoy the live discussions and Clash of Kings! ❤️👑

  • @noelanikaanana
    @noelanikaanana ปีที่แล้ว

    Was hoping to have finished GOT by the end of the month but the month got away from me. Hopefully, I'll be done in time for the LIVES.

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand how that can happen! This month has been so busy for me. I hope you’ll be able to join us for the lives!

  • @RedFuryBooks
    @RedFuryBooks ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! I look forward to rereading this when Winds of Winter comes out. (If?)

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's why I've taken this long to reread the books. I thought I'd wait until the release of Winds of Winter. My nostalgia got the best of me, and I'm still holding onto hope for Winds of Winter! :)

    • @readbykyle3082
      @readbykyle3082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WHEN, Josh, WHEN.
      Hope springs eternal

    • @RedFuryBooks
      @RedFuryBooks ปีที่แล้ว

      @@readbykyle3082 I do think we'll see Winds of Winter eventually. A Dream of Spring? Just that: a dream.

    • @readbykyle3082
      @readbykyle3082 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedFuryBooks indeed 😭

  • @patriciacallico3944
    @patriciacallico3944 ปีที่แล้ว

    from argentina. Thanks for the video!

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching! ☺️

  • @RekindledReader
    @RekindledReader ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love love

  • @mellies.8822
    @mellies.8822 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, I can't prevent it any longer, I don't have that much self-control. I'm rereading Game of Thrones 😂
    I didn't want to join the Readalong, because I have already read all the books 5+ times and I have so many other books I want to read. But how could I resist after watching this video?! 😂

    • @Johanna_reads
      @Johanna_reads  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw, I'm so honored if this inspired any desire to reread the series! I'm amazed at how fun it was to reread this book, and I hope you have a great time! 😁

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    @zubaerchaudhari8267 ปีที่แล้ว

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