Full of daring theories and fascinating tales from the world of Ice and Fire, Game of Prophecies and Dreams is a riveting account of the series’ most captivating cases of hidden magic – prognostications, dreams and visions. While HBO’s international blockbuster has left most of these out, this book will delve deep into the hidden magic spread out across families, backdrops, religious beliefs and even entire continents of a Song of Ice and Fire . From Jamie Lannister’s dreams of nude Brienne to Jojen’s Winterfell Drowned and to Quaithe’s Dark Words to Daenerys, this book will leave no stones unturned, no questions unanswered.
A perfect gift for fans of the TV show as well as the book series, Game of Prophecies and Dreams serves as both an introduction and an accompaniment to the existing media. If you want to find out how the World of Ice and Fire came to be or what might happen next, this is the place to be!
As with many others, the latest season (7) just started up again on HBO and I needed a review of what has happened thus far. I have watched all of the series, and have only made it halfway through book 1, so this was a handy little book to help me not only review, but pick up on some of the things I missed in watching the show.
The book is not published by the same author who writes the books, and they don't tell you what is definitely going to happen in future episodes or books because they do not know. But they do a decent job of summarizing everything that has happened thus far. They pull not only from the television show, but also the book and from commentary from others.
There is some speculation and prediction of what is to come, but knowing the backstory and having seen most of what they mentioned themselves, I can see the logic to their thinking and feel they have provided some decent ideas of what may happen in the future. It was interesting to see a little of what they predicted and offered as possibilities come to be in the next episode on the show.
In summary, this is a great book to help you catch up on the main points and review things you may have missed. It also gives you food for thought for what might happen in the future. A good, quick read for GoT fans.
If you download the ebook, which is free for Kindle Unlimited members, it has a note that states that the book is constantly updated, so the audio and print may not match up.
The audio does not cover the last 13 episodes of the series which are being split into two seasons. The first half just concluded and the second half will play out next year.
The audio covers all that has happened so far in both the books and the television show. (see note above) The TV show is ahead time-line wise of the books, as Mr. Martin has deadline issues. There are still 2 more books due in the series.
This is a review of the various prophecies and dreams within the world of The Game Of Thrones as well as the books the show is based on. Many of these are not covered on the show as there is just not enough time to cover it all. The show-runners for GOT have expressed their desire to try and stay close to the over-all themes and stories from the books, so the unseen foreshadowing from the book should still hold true for the show as it does in the books.
There are some specific visions shown to Daney that I find most curious! Plus the most delectable one told to Cerci having to do with her being murdered by her younger brother! In her arrogance she has seemed to have forgotten that Jamie is actually her younger brother too! Even though I knew this already, I still like hearing about her demise because I really hate her.
Leanne Yau presents the information in a clear and precise manner. She is very easy to understand as well as being pleasant to listen to.
I give this a 5 for what it is, but also want to put a warning out there for those that are just starting the series either in print or TV, there will be spoilers.
Ebook obtained through Kindle Unlimited Audiobook obtained for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review