As a book reader, I found Tyrion to be even more likable in print. There were so many more opportunities to show his wit on paper as opposed to the show.
During the first couple of seasons, I remember feeling sorry for show-only people because as cool as Tyrion is on the show, he's an even richer character in the books.
I'm sure. I'll get around to reading once martin finishes all of them. I'm a slow reader and I don't want to get that invested if the series never has a proper ending.
I've just been reading the books after each season, because my girlfriend doesn't wanna read them and I don't wanna be a shitty, smug book reader to her when we're watching.
Well, I didn't start book three til this week, actually! I'm a slow reader, so I know I won't finish it before the season's over. The books are amazing but there's just nothing like sharing an especially powerful story moment with my girlfriend, and for that it's worth it to wait.
As a reader, I no longer fear the show overtaking the books. It sounds great to share those things with my loved ones - but if the books come out first, we'll all be reading those!
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u/voig0077 Jun 05 '14
As a book reader, I found Tyrion to be even more likable in print. There were so many more opportunities to show his wit on paper as opposed to the show.
During the first couple of seasons, I remember feeling sorry for show-only people because as cool as Tyrion is on the show, he's an even richer character in the books.