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There’s barely any horror fanatic who isn’t familiar with the name Stephen King. The renowned author with a high book-to-adaptation ratio is not only famed for his unique take on horror but also for his outspoken nature.
King has often gotten into controversies for his critique of other literary figures. However, he correctly predicted a trend that would go on to shape the future of two fantasy shows –Game of ThronesandThe Wheel of Time.
Stephen King didn’t likeThe Wheel of Time
Robert Jordan’s novel series,The Wheel of Time, a 14-volume read, is quite popular among young adults and admirers of fantasy. Back in 2016, at The Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, King had achat with George R.R. Martin, where he admitted his dislike for Jordan’s work.
King said:
I had not read any of the Game of Thrones books. I had kind of, a thing, where I said to myself ‘You know, I probably don’t want to read these things because I tried to read Robert Jordan, and I couldn’t read any of those books’, and so I thought, probably ‘these are just terrible.’
The Wheel of Timewas adapted into a series by Amazon Prime in 2021. And it’s safe to say, King’s feelings were reciprocated by the viewers, as the show generated mixed feelings at best.
George R.R. Martin’s books were a life savior for Stephen King
There’s a reason why Martin is one of the most beloved authors of the current generation, despite hisslow writing speed. The world of Westeros completely sucks you into another dimension, with stories inspired by the reality that keeps them grounded.
Stephen King, being an acclaimed connoisseur of dark fantasy himself, understands these nuances. He went on to praise Martin’s work,
I’ll try one of these fucking George Martin books and see if this thing is any good. It just carried me away. What I had not expected, the last thing I had expected from those books, is what page-turners they are. I just got lost. When I couldn’t sleep at night, I read the books, and then when I had to go and record this thing, I had the audio versions, and I’d plug in the CDs in the car. They saved my life man, so thank you.
King, at the time, was having trouble sleeping due to his chronic sciatica. And every night, he found himself wandering in the halls of The Red Keep and Winterfell, which distracted him from his pain. Hopefully, Martin will cure the fans of their pain as well by completing hisASOIAFseries.
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The Wheel of Timeis streaming onAmazon Prime.
Game of Thronescan be streamed onHBO Max.
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Sayantan is a Senior Editor at FandomWire. His tingling for pop culture began at a tender age of 4 with a Superman: The Animated Series lunch box, which blossomed into his love for TV shows, films, anime, gaming, and comics. Having previously worked with reputed websites like Wiki Of Thrones and Collider over the past 5 years, his zeal has only multiplied manifold. When he’s not working or scrolling through fan debates and theories, you may find him memorizing workout videos (but never actually doing them).
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