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Originally Posted by mr. tegu
Do any of the other non book readers suddenly find themselves tempted to start reading the books so you don't have to wait 8 months to continue with the story?
On the one hand it would give me the immediate satisfaction I am craving, but on the other, the show would probably lose a little excitement. Then, once I am done with the books I would be right back to where I am now with waiting for the next season. Craving more with no choice but to wait, except this time it would be a wait for the books, instead of the current wait for the show.
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At this point, it's probably not a good idea. First, as you said, you're eventually just going to get caught up and be in the same position you're in now. Second, due to the divergences from the source material and the amount of stuff left out, you'll have to start from the beginning. Given their size, unless you're unemployed and single, it will take you a while to get through them.
I would, however, suggest reading the books when everything is said and done. The world is just so much richer.