Game Of Thrones Author Reacts To Intense Fan Demand For Winds Of Winter

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George R.R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire books that became Game of Thrones, has shared his reaction to the intense demand for the latest novel, The Winds of Winter. Set in the sprawling lands of Westeros and Essos, Martin's book series and its adaptation sees the inhabitants of the fantasy realm dealing with war and political intrigue as various factions aim to take control of the coveted Iron Throne and rule the Seven Kingdoms. First premiering in 2011, HBO's adaptation went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time, setting viewership records and winning more Emmy Awards than any other drama series in history. However, later seasons drew less praise from both fans and critics, particularly Game of Thrones' notorious final season 8, with many citing unresolved character arcs and unsatisfying plot elements as the main reasons for the show's disappointing finale.

The first five seasons of Game of Thrones were based on roughly the first five novels in Martin's series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows andA Dance with Dragons. However, Martin had still not finished the sixth book, The Winds of Winter, by the time the show's story had caught up with the novels. As a result, the last three seasons of the show either featured original content by showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, or future plot points that Martin had revealed to them. And while it has been over 10 years since A Dance with Dragons was published, the author has still yet to finish the latest installment in A Song of Ice and Fire. Despite this, Martin continues to give updates onWinds of Winter through his online blog, recently revealing that it may be his longest