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[–] Sculptor9157@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So as someone who has never read, nor any intention to read the books, it isn't worthwhile?

[–] piwakawakas@lemmy.nz 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The books aren't finished, with no indication of when it will be, when the next book will be or even if it will be finished before Martin dies so take note of that before you start.

In saying that, the books are way better than the HBO series. And are worth the read IMO.

This, as someone who had read the books before the HBO series was a thing