Sparrow spoiler Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Forgive me for forming a new post for such a noob topic. But, I am a long time reader of this forum. I have read all the books several times and am wondering the importance of reading the D & E material, as well as the rouges story (not sure what its called). I read the first D & E but its on my kindle and not to pleasant to read on there. So, let me know your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Like Davos Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 very important if you want backstory/added history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 not remotely important. they stand alone, as do the main books other than some people sharing family names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerBrandonStark Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Forgive me for forming a new post for such a noob topic. But, I am a long time reader of this forum. I have read all the books several times and am wondering the importance of reading the D & E material, as well as the rouges story (not sure what its called). I read the first D & E but its on my kindle and not to pleasant to read on there. So, let me know your thoughts. Considering We don't know how the story is going to end, it could be very important or not important at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread pirate davos Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm not sure how helpful I'll be but I read the first two dunk and egg stories in the graphic novel format and really enjoyed them. They provided some more details on the targeryans and the first blackfyre rebellion as well as just being great stories in their own right. But they're disconnected enough with the main novels that they aren't a necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah.jenice Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 It's definitely great back story, and it adds a lot to the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow spoiler Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Other then D&E what are the names of the other books that have backstory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeimantus Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm not sure how helpful I'll be but I read the first two dunk and egg stories in the graphic novel format and really enjoyed them. They provided some more details on the targeryans and the first blackfyre rebellion as well as just being great stories in their own right. But they're disconnected enough with the main novels that they aren't a necessity. And they're so easy to read. I finished each one in a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minstral Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Other then D&E what are the names of the other books that have backstory? The Princess and the Queen The rogue Prince, or the King's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousigilisthehousecat Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Depends on how much you nerd-out over Westerosi history. I don't care about that stuff besides broad strokes like "Robert loves Ned's dead sister" or "Dany wants revenge on the people who killed her dad" so I was oblivious to a lot of the implications, if there even are any. They are a lot simpler and more upbeat than the books. Worth a read, but not crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pie of Flea Bottom Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Another question about D&E. Will you recommend buying the graphic novels or simply buying the anthologies to get the original stories? What is the exact differences between the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Guy Garlan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 They definetely make you look at Bloodraven and the "Aegon is a Blackfyre" theory with new eyes, or they did for me. I read aDwD before reading D&E so when Bloodraven showed up I was like, "Ok, and you are...?" but now I'm geeking out every time he gets mentioned. Same for the Blackfyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread pirate davos Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Another question about D&E. Will you recommend buying the graphic novels or simply buying the anthologies to get the original stories? What is the exact differences between the two? I haven't read the actual versions but if you like graphic novels you'd like the adaptation, it's good quality. I heard that all the dialogue and dunks thoughts were written into it too, so you'd probably be missing out on descriptions and getting pictures instead. I suppose you could avoid buying an anthology for one story you want. Really depends on if you prefer the written word or graphic novels I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assjfjgjsgjljljglgjfjsduar Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 You don't have to read them in order to appreciate the main series and get what's going on. But the novellas go a very long way toward explaining the Blackfyre Rebellion and the Dance of the Dragons, they have a lot of background information about history and the various houses and, I'd argue (this obviously won't be known for sure until the series is over), are packed with foreshadowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaenys' kitten Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I read The Princess and the Queen before reading The Rogue Prince, so TRP was sort of a lame anti-climax. I think you get the same information in TPATQ plus more about dragons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flandrensis Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Important? Not really. Fun, great background, helpful for making connections to the present story? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodor's Dragon Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 First three answers: very important if you want backstory/added history. not remotely important. they stand alone, as do the main books other than some people sharing family names. Considering We don't know how the story is going to end, it could be very important or not important at all... Well, I'm glad we've settled that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmaester Drew Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 You don't have to read them in order to appreciate the main series and get what's going on. But the novellas go a very long way toward explaining the Blackfyre Rebellion and the Dance of the Dragons, they have a lot of background information about history and the various houses and, I'd argue (this obviously won't be known for sure until the series is over), are packed with foreshadowing. :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Martell Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I definitely recommend them for their own sake. They're excellent novellas. You may start seeing Balckfyres everywhere after reading them, but I'm not convinced you're not suppose to so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Melnibonean Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 They are essential. For example, bfore TP&TQ was released we did not know the significance of black vs. green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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