(December 17, 2014 at 4:33 pm)Beccs Wrote: I haven't read the books - deliberately. I know they differ significantly from the series but I understand there are enough similarities that reading them can give significant spoilers.
Usually, I'm not concerned about spoilers as they don't ruin the enjoyment of a show for me. However, GoT is so twisted I'm enjoying the surprises.
I wouldn't really say that they differ that significantly. I don't think you can find a show or movie that's been adapted from a book where purists won't complain profusely about every little change. Also you have to cut out some characters to make it a watchable show for television. The writers of the show do an amazing job at adapting it. Probably the best adaptation of a book to T.V. show of all time.