Question about Game of Thrones...

[fogsblue]

I'm hoping there might be someone out there who can give me an answer.

I haven't read the books or watched the show yet. I've been meaning to read the books for a few years now, but I don't buy books a lot, given what they generally cost here... Not the point. Haven't read yet. Would like to though. Can probably find someone to borrow off or I'll splurge a bit... Again, not the point.

As for the show, well, I've got it, but I haven't watched it yet for a simple reason. I'm not sure which to do first. So I'm trying to find people who've done both and see whether they'd suggest reading the books or watching the show first. Or telling me it doesn't matter is acceptable too. Because as much as I want to watch the show, I'm wondering if that'll in anyway negatively affect my impressions of the books.

Wow, that was a long way to ask a short question.

tl;dr...
Game of Thrones - Books or show first??

Comments

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

I've decided I'll start watching it this week. I'm staying with a friend and she's said almost the same as you, so all these answers have convinced me it's perfectly fine!

Looking forward to it now :)

[kilodalton]

Yay awesome!! Can't wait to hear what you think of it!!

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

There may be a running commentary. Ok, maybe not quite... But knowing me, there'll probably be something.

[kilodalton]

YAY GOOD!!! Looking forward to hearing what you think =)

(Edited for spoilery icon)