George R.R. Martin explains why the deaths in his Game of Thrones books are so memorable, but says their impact is often “exaggerated.”
George R.R. Martin, the celebrated author of A Song of Ice and Fire, has long been known for his willingness to kill off beloved characters in his books. The unexpected twists and sudden departures of major figures in Game of Thrones have become one of the series’ defining traits. But Martin himself believes there’s more…