George R.R. Martin Discusses His Book FIRE & BLOOD

#GeorgeRRMartin

[memecity]

When you know more about the history of a fictional world more than your own you know that the writer is really good

[lewisharwood]

“No one wants to read about the prosperities in the reign of Jaehaerys”
My favourite chapters in the book strangely

[GhassanTheBomb]

“Im not the fastest writer in the world” well I’m glad he said it

[dw]

George finishing Fire and Blood to avoid working on The Winds of Winter, was what I like to call “productive procrastination”… like when I clean the house because I don’t want to grade papers.

[Mkat]

I remember being so shocked finding out GRRM was American. He understands British history so well it’s shocking

[alexbramley]

Just noticed his buttons have dragons engraved on them. Love it

[CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts]

Fire and Blood was an awesome read I wish we could get a series showing Aegon's conquest

[Jondantic]

The guy is a bona fide genius. He’s given us a fabulous fantasy world based on our own with his own unique spin. So many places still open to explore. Thanks George

[knull]

George is amazing, I've never been so immersed in a fictional world as the one he created
That's why I have patience because I know he's going to do something amazing with Winds of Winter too

[thedirty]

I really don't care how long it takes (despite my impatience for wanting to know) for him to tie his story together... As long as he is able to produce something that he's proud of, i know ill enjoy it. His love for Tolkien really shows in his work and was able to add his own touch to the unique world building allowed by such a complex history. But my favorite part of his writing is having a story told from various perspectives... It allows revelations to be staring you right in the face and encapsulates so much more depth than a story edited by the victor!

[omeyiin]

The testimony of Mushroom is hilarious

[chancehoward]

I have so much respect for this man. I'd love to be able to meet him and just thank him for all he has given us.

[Escape_from_thefog]

George is an excellent writer. Love the world and the great characters he has created. Thank you George.

[AlexanderJoneshttps]

From a watcher to now a reader of his books must say I'm pleased he also wrote some stuff for Elden Ring

[ryanwalker]

People seem to be really missing what Martin was doing with Fire and Blood. The amount of people saying this isnt exactly how it happened in the book for House of the Dragon. The entire point of writting as if by an in world Maesters hundreds of years after the events is that it may not be an accurate account. So saying it's not exactly how the book portrays it, makes sense. The book is only supposed to be a historian doing his best to piece together events he wasnt there for. So Martin is flat out telling us this is probably not exactly how it really happend.

[SeriousGuy]

I can't wrap my head around the fact that George actually published a book in my lifetime (I only discovered him and the world of game of thrones in 2019) can't believe this is happening. I'll get it as soon as I digest it being real. I'm sharing this hoping anyone else feels similarly, cause otherwise I just appear to be a weirdo

[PouncingPandea]

and Jaehaerys is my favorite part of the book lol. My lords I will have roads!

[Gustyrd]

The things i would do to get those 20 new novels!

[giantsk]

I walked into this book with some consternation after what I heard from some readers. But I absolutely loved Fire and Blood and it read brilliantly. That may be because I read a terrible lot of actual history books and it’s written in the style of a historian covering the first half or so of Targaryen rule. I was surprised by how much content is actually in the book. It doesn’t just mention a ton of names and cover a reign in a couple of pages. We get quite an in-depth look at some of the most important events in the history of Westeros.

I personally loved it so much I bough the illustrated companion book The Rise of the Dragon. Although as fantastic as they both are, I still want to see a new ASOIAF book already. Don’t get me wrong, I love the world building, because it brings the world to life and gives you a fresh perspective rereading the original series. Which I haven’t done just yet, but you will obviously know a ton more back story if you read Fire and Blood.

I’ve always gravitated towards House Targaryen, so I couldn’t get enough of this.

[alexbramley]

Lol George expressing every history lovers plight.