lightbringer2525 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I know a ton of people knock GRRM for being a little "too" descriptive sometimes, but I actually think it enhances my time reading the books. I always get so completely absorbed into these books that I completely block out my sorroundings, and everything. Just ask anyone who tries to talk to me when I'm reading them. I think a lot of this has to do with the fact that there is just so much to read on every page. He sets scenes, and describes what you're reading so well that I literally feel like I'm there. I will admit that he focuses maybe a little too much on food sometimes, but he said himself that he likes his readers to have all of their senses going when they read his books, so I can't really fault the guy for doing what he intends. I just want to know who else feels this way? I just feel like he gets some misguided backlash for it sometimes. If it wasn't for his heavy description, I don't think the books would be as absorbing or good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Sansa Stark Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I actually like it. It gives a mundane feeling to the book series :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the conquoring bastard25 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I love it because it's clues and foreshadowing. Want an example: Theon before he meets his father for the first time in ten years is wearing a black top with a kraken on it, while his breeches were soft grey with white trim. Making its appearance being that of a half Kraken and half direwolf he's a blend of the two, seeing as he's spent half his life in both places. Another one, Tyrion's garb when he's with the Fat man and when he's sewing his costume aboard the sloe eyed maid. IT's arbor garb when he's with the fat man and when he's with Jon connington it's house Tyrell and House Connington green and yellow, red and white striped pants. It's interesting and if you look close enough you can see some foreshadowing it's not his way of having a foodgasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerys Blackfyre Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 like it a lot, that's what makes asoiaf better than other series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annarkie Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Honestly I want to cook some of the food described. And mmmmm... garlic! However, "Fiery Dornish peppers" got redundant fast. But I may be hypocritical... because I don't mind everything always "swimming in butter." Mmmm.... butter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordStoneheart Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Love it. Makes me hungry and sick, depending on the meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Pounce FTW Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I love his descriptions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Arthur Hightower Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Settings can be annoying, if you know stuff about fashion (I certainly don't) then understandably stuff about clothing may be annoying, but I never get why people give such a big shit about the descriptions of the food. The way some people talk you think they might wish the books were five pages long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerys Blackfyre Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 well, take a look at this if you want some real fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordStoneheart Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 well, take a look at this if you want some real fun! That makes me think whoever wrote it never actually read asoiaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esa1996 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I never even noticed that Martin described anything more than most authors. To this day, Robert Jordan remains the only author that describes everything in so much detail that I've actually noticed it's not normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince of the North Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I've never had a problem with Martin's descriptions. I enjoy them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viserys - The last dragon Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That makes me think whoever wrote it never actually read asoiaf. Pøh.. I find it kinda accurate if you look at it with 'stereotype-glasses'. The reason for why I find it accurate is also one of the reasons I love ASOIAF.. GRRM shows us the history of the world casual rather that just saying: here is the story, read it, and come back and read the main story. (Or well.. not was TWOIAF is released its kinda different, but you get the point) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenlyIsNotRight Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The setting and physical appearance of characters stuff is fine. It's the food porn and his sex metaphors that sometimes make me question what the fuck I'm doing with my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Ravens Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I like the descriptive bits. They add depth to the world GRRM is describing. When I started reading posts on this forum I was baffled by the amount of complaining there is about it. Still am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen.Sansa.Lannister Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I really enjoy the food and clothing 'porn' as some people put it. It makes the world feel more real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The food descriptions don't bother me, I think it adds to the story. I find it's interesting to see what people eat in the different parts of his world. Some of the clothing descriptions in Dany's arc confuse me, I still don't know what a 'tokar' is, but even so, the clothing descriptions add to the characterizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen.Sansa.Lannister Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The food descriptions don't bother me, I think it adds to the story. I find it's interesting to see what people eat in the different parts of his world. Some of the clothing descriptions in Dany's arc confuse me, I still don't know what a 'tokar' is, but even so, the clothing descriptions add to the characterizations. I think a tokar is George's version of a toga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I think a tokar is George's version of a toga. Oh! Thanks! That makes sense. :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen.Sansa.Lannister Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Oh! Thanks! That makes sense. :bowdown:Haha, no problem! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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