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Author George R.R. Martin birthed the global phenomenon that is the HBO fantasy drama seriesGame of Thrones. The series was adapted from hisA Song of Ice and Firenovels and garnered critical acclaim before concluding with a lackluster final season in 2019. However, Martin has yet to conclude the story on his terms in the books.
In one of his famous blog posts, Martin detailed his original plan to finish the books, which would have an astounding word count. However, looking back at the author’s audacious plans and the time that has passed since the last novel in the series, it is hard to argue that Martin will ever finish the epic fantasy saga, and here is why.
George R.R. Martin revealed his original plan to endA Song of Ice and Firebooks
In 1996,George R.R. MartinreleasedA Game of Thrones, the first installment in his epic fantasy saga set in Westeros. The book was followed by four further installments that garnered critical acclaim and establishedA Song of Ice and Fireas one of the best fantasy sagas.
In 2011, the television adaptation, titledGame of Thronespremiered on HBO. The year also marked the publication of the latest entry in the book series. However, in the interim, no newbooks in the mainline serieswere published despite Martin expressing his plans to wrap up the saga with two more books.
Back in 2019, when the television adaptation concluded, delivering a vastly polarizing series finale, Martin took to hispersonal blogto share his thoughts. At the same time, the author highlighted his audacious plans to wrap up the story in the final two books.
I expect these last two books of mine will fill 3000 manuscript pages between them before I’m done… and if more pages and chapters and scenes are needed, I’ll add them.
Martin wrote the above comments in his blog, referencing the final two books, which are tentatively titledThe Winds of WinterandA Dream of Spring.
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From Martin’s words, it is safe to say that his original plan was to produce an astounding 3000 pages of manuscript for concluding the fantasy saga, which is certainly no easy feat. At the same time, considering how little progress the author has made towards the publication of the penultimate novel, it is hard to imagine he will ever finish the story.
George R.R. Martin admitted he might never finish writingA Song of Ice and Fire
Although Martin has been writing the final two books at a snail’s pace, the television side of his works has picked up steam once again withHouse of the Dragoncontinuing its fine form with its sophomore season that concluded this year.
In December 2024, Martin sat down for a chat withThe Hollywood Reporter, where the veteran writer was asked for an update on the next book in his fantasy saga. In response, Martin stated:
[They’re saying] ‘Oh, he’ll never be finished.’ Maybe they’re right. I don’t know.
From Martin’s words, it seems like the author isn’t very confident about finishing the series or at leastdoes not know an estimated timelinefor when he might finish the next book.
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The author also expressed surprise at the fact that he was thirteen years behind on his writing schedule, which only adds another layer of pessimism about the prospects of ever getting to read the final installment. Nonetheless, Martin confirmed that finishing the books was a priority for him, so fans might not give up hope just yet.
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
