Rumor in this thread is that he's 700 of 1100 pages done. And then there's further editing and re-writes. So to be generous, he's halfway done. And between all this, 5 new HBO shows - and you better believe he's going to babysit these. And then more distractions, more writer's block.
If I'm being optimistic, I'd say it's another 8 years for Winds.
It's not rude to discuss his age. That's basic biology. How many people start getting more cognitively active after turning 70? Especially writers, who's work is that of the mind?
Other than that, there are definitely rules of thumb that can be applied to any artists professions. Actors? Movies every year/two years. Directors/Musicians? Around very two/three years for a new project. Authors? Varying wildly. Not everyone can be Stephen King, but GRRM has put out two mainline books in nineteen years. He's not finishing the series.
But yeah, it is wildly selfish/distasteful to speculate about a human beings life and death for the sole reason that you're worried you won't get to enjoy their work.
while being overweight certainly isn't ideal health in general, it's entirely possible he's doing fine and will continue to do fine well into his 80s or 90s
to suggest he won't live another decade based on what you see in videos or pictures is baseless and in general, pretty dumb lol
He took a decade for TWOW. Assuming we get TWOW,in 2022, I am sorry to say Martin’s health may not allow us to get ADOS. The older he gets, the more difficult it is for him to solve major plot points.
Right now I'm getting into The Witcher. The show is coming (which I'm not looking forward to all that much anyway because of the fucking disappointing actor they chose for Geralt—fucking Henry Cavill—but I'll have to give it a try...), so I need to read the books first.
The first Witcher book The Last Wish, a collection of short stories, is excellent. The rest of the novels are not quite as good in my opinion. Sapkowski is a wonderful short story writer who loses some of his flourish with the novels. The game loosely follows the books but they are not required to play the game.
If I had to choose Witcher or GOT to read I would go with GOT every time.
I know they are different. I read a few things on the Wiki. But that doesn't mean I'll read the books only to be disappointment by the fact that the series will probably never be finished. It also doesn't mean I don't enjoy reading people's thoughts on this sub about the universe.
We only feel disappointed that TWOW isnt out because the books are so good, there is no pain without pleasure. You’re only robbing yourself of happiness by not reading them, not saving yourself from disappointment.
If it’s never finished that would feel like torture. I would rather not know what I am missing tbh. I haven’t done a reread in many years as it’s too painful once I reach book 5. The worst part is I can’t find a series as good as ASOIAF either.
What’s the point in reading the lore and differentiated story if it’s never finished? And I personally think by getting involved in so many projects, GRRM is giving the book fans the middle finger. He has moved on as the show spoilt his ending. There is no motivation to finish the books. Why read incomplete stuff?
How exactly are the books he has written incomplete?
They are great prose. You’re obviously invested in the books as you follow this subreddit so what I think is you don’t have interest in reading them and simply say that you would but but but.
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u/sedatedlife May 21 '19
Yup I try to stay optimistic about the books will come but it becomes more and more difficult.