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Timber Loftis used to urge me to read GRR Martin and with the inevitable exposure the Game of thrones series has brought I finally caved in a few months ago.

Thoroughly enjoying them - i'm on A Dance with Dragons right now so he better pull his finger out and finish the story arc soon.

I was a bit wary starting the books after just finishing reading most of Robyn Hobbs work last year - awesome as well BTW! and would have normally put the fantasy genre down for a while to prevent the 'sameness' creeping in. However GRR Martin brings a grittiness and reality (little use of magic) and an obvious knowledge of medieval arms and armour. The amount of characters and settings can be overwhelming at times but worth the effort of extra concentration.

I look forward to viewing the series on blue ray when I finish this book.