I actually the thought the letter was pretty powerful and it has to do with the least violent parts of it - the reiterative "Come and See" written simply and unadorned after each boast or litany of horrific promises. I think that operates as a kind of kind of screwed up catechism in some way. It's almost like a…

I've spent a little time in Singapore: it's very clean (to the point of being a little boring and anti-septic really) and very orderly but you can drink water from the tap and many people seem to work really long hours (kind of like here!). That said, I prefer other cities in Asia (like Bangkok - because it has more…

I always thought that book and show Stannis was portrayed as distinctly uncomfortable by his comparison to some mythic Christ figure with a fire sword. But each interpretation to their own.

I would respectfully suggest that it's adherence to the Rule of Law (especially in a representative government, which Westeros is of course not) that protects our personal freedoms.

To me, I think fans' feelings about Stannis vs. Renly do really say something about a person's underlying politics and philosophy. And that's a really interesting and cool thing for a fantasy story to bring out.

"And by Us, I mean me. Helmets are strictly forbidden for named characters! So I can't use one but if we don't know your name, go right ahead. They seem useful. But remember: we also strongly discourage shields! They slow down the death-rate and bore the audience."

Arguably with Renly's support Stannis could have brought the Tyrells to his side. But maybe not.

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Yeah it was definitely concise. It works, I have no real problems with it. The Vale is far less complicated and plot and character rich in the show than it is in the books but they are separate entertainments with their own internal logic at this point. Rockin Robin - good one.

Yah, you're right that HBO would love for them to keep going as long as the show is raking in the viewers but I'm pretty sure D and D have all the remaining episodes roughly mapped out. 22? or so to go. They could add more episodes I suppose but only if they thought it would help the story. I don't think they are…

Sorry about that. It actually makes sense in trying to distinguish the knights of the Vale from everyone else. Particularly in any upcoming battle scenes. It doesn't bother me, but I do find it funny.

It cracks me up that Bronze Yohn Royce and his knights are always walking around with most of their heavy plate armor on. Even though none of them have probably done more than chase off some hill tribesmen in decades. "Time to watch Sweet Robin miss the archery target again boys: better put on our breastplates."

That makes sense. But a very dynamic new plot point (Vale marching) can hopefully then turn into a more fleshed out storyline. It did seem very perfunctory and kind of unrealistic that Royce would be able to be cowed so quickly…I mean he's the most powerful bannerman in the Vale…but I'm used to simple and…

"After hoping that his absence would lead to the start of a meaningful new storyline, the brief scene we get from Littlefinger more or less justifies the decision to ignore the character: whatever long game he’s playing with the Vale, it remains almost remarkably insignificant as far as the central narrative is…

You could just as easily reach the same outcome had Renly supported Stannis. And that would have had at the least the color of legality behind it - Stannis was the rightful successor and he was never going to bend the knee to Renly. Renly knew this about his brother and proceeded regardless. As soon as he chose to…

Well, I know I it's just a tv show and I shouldn't feel this much attachment to it, but when Sansa rode into Castle Black and stopped Jon from riding away my relief was visceral. Really nice to have some Starks back together again. Good moment.

That annoyed me too. It was weird too, like he was afraid that by being taken seriously he wouldn't be able to be funny. I do get that though as smart and informed as he was, maybe he was worried that people wouldn't do their own inquiry into reality and would just adopt his opinions. Which I'm sure at least some of…

He could write good tunes. But I think Ten (at least) has solid tunes…though some of the songs do sprawl a bit. But it works for me.

Just read it. I liked the setting - thought it was appropriate to the theme. Especially like the station between two tracks - like the bars of a cell. I like the river she glimpsed through the trees, like she was getting a glimpse that she should choose life but there were these other arguments in the way. Anyway,…

I was thinking of Snows of Kilimanjaro:) Just found it online. And the guy actually says it- it is not even interior monologue. I'll read the other here now.