tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142798498916098275.post6256003977231603674..comments2023-04-15T03:36:35.053-07:00Comments on New Iron Age: Winter is ComingNew Iron Agehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14719714253764953866noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142798498916098275.post-58843010876992600372016-10-20T00:36:00.208-07:002016-10-20T00:36:00.208-07:00I have to agree that the one element that really k...I have to agree that the one element that really keeps the series from being "pure" S&S would be the lack of a real S&S hero. Now if Daenerys was seven feet tall and had a soul-drinking sword, we might be in business...New Iron Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719714253764953866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142798498916098275.post-42366026524006512952016-10-17T16:22:21.920-07:002016-10-17T16:22:21.920-07:00I have not read any Martin yet; too much of an inv...I have not read any Martin yet; too much of an investment of time for me just now. But based on what I have seen in the TV series, I mostly agree with your assessment, though I would like to see more horror elements to make it lean towards S&S. I generally prefer my S&S in a shorter format, and as standalone tales. I like them bloody and action filled, but without sacrificing a dark, creepy mood. I also enjoy a little purple prose along the way. I do NOT like angsty, self doubting emos who can't act instantly in a dangerous situation. You know what I mean...thedarkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690692552669084936noreply@blogger.com