The frustration and disappointment of fans of ‘game of Thrones‘ have reached a new low with the continued delay in completing the long-awaited penultimate book in the ‘Song of Ice and Fire’ series.
George RR Martin, author of the series, recently revealed that, although he has written around 1,100 pages of ‘The Winds of Winter’, he still has a long way to go to complete the work.
An endless wait
Reddit is abuzz with debate and lament over the uncertain future of saga. Comments like “It’s over. He’ll never finish the series” and “Unfortunately, I agree” reflect fans’ despair at the prolonged delay.
Many express concerns that even when the book is released, the previous enthusiasm may have dissipated.
Author George RR Martin. – Image: HBO/Reproduction
The author acknowledged his difficulties in completing the story, admitting that he was “struggling” to finish the project.
With expectations set in 2011 for a 2014 release, the continued delay has left fans increasingly skeptical about the completion of ‘The Winds of Winter‘ and, consequently, of the final book, ‘A Dream of Spring’.
The fan community has proposed solutions to help Martin, from hiring ghostwriters to using artificial intelligence (despite the legal issues).
However, the author seems determined to complete the work on his own, although he faces challenges in transforming the plot into a cohesive narrative.
Although Martin is involved in other spin-off projects from ‘game of Thrones‘, he claims that writing ‘The Winds of Winter’ is his top priority.
However, the lack of progress on the page count since December 2022 creates uncertainty about the current state of the book, since writing also involves revision, rewriting, and planning.
With the book series becoming a fundamental part of his life since the release of ‘A Game of Thrones’ in 1996, the author faces significant challenges in bringing this epic saga to a close.
Meanwhile, fans eagerly await the outcome of a story that has captured the imagination of millions. all over the world.
