Game of Thrones. Better as a Book or TV show?

The simple answer is as a TV show. I tried to read the Game of Thrones book simply because i wanted to see how closely it followed the show. This effort lasted for about forty pages. The book, as far as i'm concerned was horrible. The style of writing that George R. R. Martin uses in the book seems to me to be some kind of forced higher level writing, similar to something you'd see from older novels from British Literature. This style of writing made it very difficult to casually read and was more trouble than it was worth as i decided. The second problem i have with the book is the annoying extra info that is presented all the time. Every time a character gets introduced there is a long winded paragraph about all these accolades and achievements and references to stuff that is absolutely not necessary. This itself was enough for me to put down the book after forty pages. So, in conclusion, as far as i'm concerned, Game of Thrones is meant to be watched on TV rather than read simply because it is easier to follow and more streamlined. Although it is annoying having to wait six months at a time for a new season. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers i guess.

A return to my favorite series.

I know i say i have a lot of long time favorite series of novels like the Mathew Reilly Scarecrow series or the Lincoln Lawyer series. But above all of these, my favorite series is known as the Oregon Files series by Clive Cussler. This series focuses on a group of, well, mercenary's to say the least but they don't take jobs for the wrong people. The group travels on an old rusted out cargo ship that has been retrofitted inside to be the most high tech boat in the world. The Oregon is described as a battleship in sheep's clothing by its captain Jaun Cabrillo. Each member of the Oregon at some point in their life is either ex-special forces or has some past experience with the likes of the CIA or DARPA. Recently, the series made a return after a rather long hiatus in the form of Mirage. I have only recently started the book and am honestly not very far into it but so far i am enjoying it and it seems to be a true return to form after the last one, The Jungle, failed to impress. Hopefully Mirage will hold up as good as my personal favorite in the series, The Silent Sea. Will it? Im not sure. I guess only time will tell.