Is Harry Potter better than Game of Thrones?

Originally Answered: Game of Thrones vs Harry Potter, which series is better? Game of Thrones and a A Song of Ice and Fire hands down. Harry Potter has many good points from the incredible world building to the incredible longevity. But ASOIAF is still the more compelling story.

Is Game of Thrones books or show better?

So, Is reading the Game of Thrones books better than watching the TV series? Reading or watching, both are at its best. Reading leaves you to your imagination of everything from the characters to the places; whereas as the TV series has it all.

When was A Song of Ice and Fire written?

A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American novelist and screenwriter George R.R. Martin. He began writing the series in 1991 and the first volume was published in 1996.

Are there any spin offs of A Song of Ice and Fire?

A Song of Ice and Fire has spawned an industry of spin-off products. Fantasy Flight Games released a collectible card game, a board game, and two collections of artwork inspired by A Song of Ice and Fire series. Various roleplaying game products were released by Guardians of Order and Green Ronin.

How does A Song of Ice and Fire compare to Tolkien?

While Tolkien was inspired by mythology, A Song of Ice and Fire is more clearly influenced by medieval history, most notably the Wars of the Roses. Likewise, while Tolkien included romance in his tales, Martin writes frequently, albeit in a clever fashion, of sexual matters.

How is the background to A Song of Ice and Fire revealed?

The background to A Song of Ice and Fire is revealed through the lengthy appendices which follow on from each volume, with additional information revealed through the novellas, the text of the novels themselves and the role-playing game.