Great ASOIAF re-read

[Katrina Stark]

I discovered the series last year, and was so fascinated by the whole thing that I read all the available books in less than 10 days, and gobbled ADWD as soon as it came out as well.

Now that the initial rush has passed, I've been thinking about going back and re-reading the whole series (and not just my favourite bits) in order to get a calmer, more rational perspective on the books - and, I admit, hunt for clues that I might have missed in the rush and middle of the night urgency to finish.

I was wondering if someone else might be interested in the endeavour - we could give each book a month or two, and discuss them as we progress in the series.

Let me know what you think, and if you guys are interested...

[Boaz]

Kat, I need a reread like I need a hole in my head... err, I mean I'm keeping an open mind to this project. Actually, I do need a reread for ACOK with the second season rapidly approaching... nor would a third read of ADWD hurt me. Okay, it's decided then... I'm starting my reread today, but I'll be on a faster track than you. I'll be happy to discuss things at your pace.

[Katrina Stark]

Lol - obviously you've done this before. I'll be happy for your input - obviously people can make comments who aren't reading at the same time as me. I think these books deserve a little more care and attention than I gave them when I started reading, and I thought it would be nice to share experiences.

Anyway - we'll see how fast we move along. I'm pretty busy right now with exams coming soon, so I'm not sure how much time I'll be able to devote to reading. But you raise an interesting point - I should probably try to be reading ACOK when the series start on tv... I wonder if I can read that much that fast...

*goes searching for her books*

[Marvin]

Originally Posted by Katrina Stark

I wonder if I can read that much that fast...

Shouldnt be a problem given you did the original read of the first 4 in 10 days
I like a more leisurely pace myself, savouring as I go. Plus I'm old with kids and a job and blah blah blah and keep falling asleep when I finally get to read

[Katrina Stark]

Lol, true - but I was on holiday then. Did nothing but read during that time, and I am convinced there are a number of details I missed the first time around. I was too busy trying to find out what would happen next to give them the time they deserve. I'll go slower this time around.

I've started on AGOF and already see little clues in the text I hadn't realized were of any import when I read at first. The foreshadowing in this series is amazing! Like, when Jon is saying goodbye to Arya and says "Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle. Who knows?" - I thought it was just comforting words on his part, when I read the first time. Now? So many possibilities!

[Needle]

Katrina, absolutely on the reread! I have actually lost track of how many times I have done a complete reread. I always go back to these when I have the slightest trouble finding a new book! I am currently on AFFC.

You will certainly see much you missed. I have many times felt like a dumb***, "How did I not see that!!"

I for one will happily discuss whatever you find you want to go over, I have definitely reached the obsession phase!

[The Imp]

I'll participate, although I'm currently re-reading aDWD. i have read the rest of the books 4 times

[Katrina Stark]

Cool!

[Boaz]

Only four, Imp? The way you dominate the trivia thread, I'd swear you're GRRM's editor.

Kat, I've actually not found my copy of AGOT yet. I have ACOK, ASOS, AFFC, and ADWD hardbacks by my bed, but I cannot find my AGOT paperback... so, on Wednesday, I started Jaqueline Carey's Banewreaker... oops. Even my preschool teacher remarked "works poorly with others."

[Katrina Stark]

Lol - is it any good? I need new fantasy for when I'm finished with ASOIF.

[Young stormlord]

I have seen this thread and remembered the thing nagging at the back of my mine for the past few years. So I did a quick reread of first few chapters. Turns out, my hunch was right. I have posted my findings in Not so important connections thread here . Enjoy!

[crooksy73]

The audiobooks are good for this. I've read all the books once and now listening to the audiobooks for the second time

[The Imp]

Originally Posted by Boaz

Only four, Imp? The way you dominate the trivia thread, I'd swear you're GRRM's editor.

Kat, I've actually not found my copy of AGOT yet. I have ACOK, ASOS, AFFC, and ADWD hardbacks by my bed, but I cannot find my AGOT paperback... so, on Wednesday, I started Jaqueline Carey's Banewreaker... oops. Even my preschool teacher remarked "works poorly with others."

GRRM's editoris cuter than I am.

Listening to the audiobooks creates and auditory memory for me that reading doesn't do. I can often "hear" Roy saying stuff (in relation to questions, not randomly).

[The Imp]

Originally Posted by The Imp

GRRM's editoris cuter than I am.

Listening to the audiobooks creates and auditory memory for me that reading doesn't do. I can often "hear" Roy saying stuff (in relation to questions, not randomly).

Numerous re-reads also give you a much better sense of where to look if you need to do "research. this is always a last resort for me, but it still makes me look smarter than i am

[Rufio]

I've only read them through once so I might be up for this, don't know how quickly I would get through them as I really should be reading other things....