Manderly's Rat Cook Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I always look forward to Bran chapters. I like the little glimpses of Old Nan's stories, the future, and the past. I like that GRRM doesn't give it all away. I like that Bran doesn't focus on his powers for a long time, which I find utterly frustrating, cause I want to know more.. I want him to remember all his dreams, and figure it out quicker, but that IS the strength of the chapter. GRRM makes you smell the honey, and then takes it away leaving you wondering. I just genuinely love it, and I know there's much and more to come :DI understand that others might not like it. Bran's story is a lot slower than others, but it fits him. I had a hard time reading the Greyjoy chapters (except Theon/Reek), and especially Victarion, because he's so utterly stupid IMHO.. I actually think all the Greyjoys are pretty dumb (no offence to the Greyjoys or anyone who does like them). My favourite reads are Arya and Bran, because their stories are so different than anyone else's. I love Sam too. I would love to see a LF POV too, or Varys, they're just so mysterious (in a wicked way)!! On the other hand; I like that I have no idea of their intentions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterted Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I love Brans chapters and I love watching the world through his eyes. I don't think his story is secondary. I always thought that amongst all the adults who were playing a game in kings landing it was Bran and his friends who were truly working to save the realm. He was their only hope even if they didn't know it. And that's why sometimes politics really pisses me off and I think if this series was only a medieval political drama I wouldn't like it as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
* Winter is Coming * Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I know Bran's part in the endgame is going to be a significant one but I'll admit I don't love his chapters. I'm a Stark at heart so I will read his chapters 5 times over to learn whatever I can about the family and relevant context but I can't say I see a Bran chapter coming and have the anticipation that I get from a Jon or Tyrion chapter. Can't really put my finger on it, maybe its the lack of violence/battle/conflict with the major Westerosi houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaSome Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Bran seems to not even exist in the story at times.His chapters lack action, and all of the magic stuff being seen from a kids pov give his chapters a narnia feel that I dont personally care for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drigoly Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 His story is too far of from the others and lacks all the political intrigue of the rest and there is too much magic involved. Only the Brienne chapters top Bran's in "nothing important happens". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolorousKim Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I was kind of surprised that so many people found Bran POV's boring, but I guess it's just a case of to each his/her own. I love Bran POV's because they are like little vacations from the all war and political intrigue all the time that most of the other POV's offer us. Even though I appreciate the politics and battle action parts of ASOIAF, I do occasionally need a respite, particularly after we've just been served up a heaping helping of the death/torture/starvation of the most recent losing faction or the latest group of innocent bystander smallfolk. I like the magical parts as much as I like the non-magical parts of the story, and feel that the whole, overall, would be weaker without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meeraculous Third Reed Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I love Bran chapters, if that helps.ADWD Bran II is one of my absolute faves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florina Laufeyson Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 - Getting too deep into magic territory.Thats actually the main reason i dig Bran's chapters. The way GRRM writes magic is interesting to me and a bit unconventional when compared to other fantasy stories. The magic is a bit more subtle and mysterious and i like that. Plus i love Bran's journey both physical and spiritual. Theres something about it i can kinda relate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Selig Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I have mixed feelings about Bran's chapters. I love the info we get on Notrthern politics in his chapters in the first two books, and his character development (trying to deal with his disability and the absence of his parents) is quite interesting then. The greenseer and the warging stuff mostly bores me though. I don't like most of his chapters after he left WF. Too much warging and too little else of interest. Plus Jojen is an total bore and Meera isn't all that interesting either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorubahn Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bran in Winterfell was okay. Bran with Leaf is okay. Everything in between was about as much fun as a root canal. Jojen deserves to be paste for the crime of boring the shit out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light a wight tonight Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I have a simllar reaction to Bran's chapters as to Sam's: frustration. They are both in the process of becoming, but never become, if you get my meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Grey Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 ( What ?! o_O :bang: )Oops, typo. I never read a Game of Thrones, I'm one of those inferior people that got hooked on the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion of Judah Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I love Bran's POV, but so much interpretation goes into it that it wears you down at times. I still don't understand how readers can skip chapters though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manderly's Rat Cook Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Oops, typo. I never read a Game of Thrones, I'm one of those inferior people that got hooked on the showREAD IT!! READ IT NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrish Swamp Thing Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 What many have said already. They go too deep into the magical stuff, are are detached from the real action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis Eats No Peaches Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 All that walking. It was just too detached from everyone else. Also: "I'm almost a man grown!" :bang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleDirewolf Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thats actually the main reason i dig Bran's chapters. The way GRRM writes magic is interesting to me and a bit unconventional when compared to other fantasy stories. The magic is a bit more subtle and mysterious and i like that. Plus i love Bran's journey both physical and spiritual. Theres something about it i can kinda relate to.This exactly. Also, I'm a sucker for magical kids. I thought Bran's chapter with Bloodraven where three months pass was beautiful. The only thing I don't like is I'm worried that BR and CotF have nefarious plans for Bran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manderly's Rat Cook Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 This exactly. Also, I'm a sucker for magical kids. I thought Bran's chapter with Bloodraven where three months pass was beautiful. The only thing I don't like is I'm worried that BR and CotF have nefarious plans for Bran.No man is more dangerous than a deserter of the Night's Watch, Bran.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hear Us Roar Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I cannot read any of his stuff after he gets past the wall. I was never too attracted to the magic aspect of this series but rather the politics, military strategy, battles, characters etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys is my queen Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I love Bran and I love his chapters. I can't wait to see more in TWOW especially since he's with the Children of the Forest. I do hope he doesn't stay with them forever though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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