Game of Thrones Season 8: The Battle of the Queens

They’re both female, blonde, and (justifiably) very angry. Being blonde and female- I’m enjoying this showdown a lot. If only the men interfered a bit less… All hail Cersei, Queen of the Andals and the First Men. Cersei has lost what she loved the most in the past few seasons: her three children. So far her life has been the fulfillment of Maggy the Frog’s prophecy. … Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8: The Battle of the Queens

The Dragon and the Wolf – Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7… and Brienne the Bachelorette

It’s been almost a month from the most recent Game of Thrones episode, and though I have recently rewatched it, I am still not quite sure what I think about it.   First of all, the whole idea of trying the Targaryen faction trying to convince Cersei to co-operate seems very far-fetched to me. There is nothing that you can offer Cersei that she can … Continue reading The Dragon and the Wolf – Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7… and Brienne the Bachelorette

George R.R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr. and Linda Antonsson, “The World of Ice and Fire” – book review

Let’s be fair, I am a huge fan of Game of Thrones , so I might not count as the most impartial of the reviewers. However, people who are not already fans of a Song of Ice and Fire are unlikely to reach for this title… so perhaps in a weird way I am representative of the target audience. First of all, the book’s design is … Continue reading George R.R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr. and Linda Antonsson, “The World of Ice and Fire” – book review

Game of Thrones Season 7 episode 2 “Stormborn”: Will Jon Snow bend the knee?

I have already read 3 different blog posts summarizing the events of ‘Stormborn”, the latest episode of the Game of Thrones. So I am not trying to do the same thing. Instead, let’s take a look at one of the central dilemmas being set up for the next episode – the long-anticipated meeting between Jon Snow and Daenerys. The red witch , Melissandre appears at … Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 7 episode 2 “Stormborn”: Will Jon Snow bend the knee?