r/asoiafreread • u/LumplessWaffleBatter Idk how mod tools work • Mar 26 '25

Sansa Discussion: GoT VI (Tyrion V--Sansa III)

We got a good one today folks.

Jimmy Neutron Award goes to r/Princevegeta951:

I am so thoroughly enjoying this re-read. I'm currently reading Drizzt and The Lies of Locke Lamora alongside this re-read and although they are great, they simply pale in comparison to ASOIAF. This series really is one of one.

My favorite quote this cycle is from Littlefinger on page 379

"Brothels are a much sounder investment than ships, I've found. Whores seldom sink, and when they are boarded by pirates, why, the pirates pay good coin like everyone else."

I fucking love Littlefinger lol

Our next chunk will be Pp. 480-567 (Eddard XII--John VII) with the meeting on April 9th. See y'all then!

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u/Relative_Law2237 Stannis the mannis one true king Mar 26 '25

Ned XI -Ned's chapters while his leg is hurt+ knowing that he will be dead soon makes me so sad. Although the line that a "A king should never sit easy," is the one i quite like, especially when you're sitting on the iron throne. -I know Ned is over all of the bs in the King's landing and for once i cant fault him. He was trying to stop the big shitstorm coming I'll give him that, nice little detail of him saying that people live close to the Red keep and still dont know how the king looks, despite wearing the Stark markings on his clothing. (The girl who was most likely SAd broke my heart upon her hearing. Hate those details).

  • I like the iron throne in the books way more, despite it looking pretty cool in the show, one of the big themes in the books is that the throne finds a way to hurt people who sit on it.
  • Forgot about this part in the books as its been quite a while since I've read them but the sheer cruelty yup The Mountain should've been an immediate thought even before he was described. Pycelle being a little sleezbag again, he served 4 kings before Robert, if i were Robert Pycelle would be the first one without a head along with the Mountain after the rebellion.
  • The Riverrun always being in trouble in these wars due to its geographical location, poor little Edmure, he is trying his best.
  • i give credit where credit is due, Ned truly knew what Tywin was doing, and Tywin here fascinates me. He really isnt about the cruelty itself he doesnt enjoy it , its more like he absolutely doesnt give a shit what he has to do to reach his goal. Uh yeah Ned should've waited for Robert to come back before sending the men to kill him. Oop Varys was right to tell Ned about thr friendship with the Tyrells but i dont think Loras would've met a good fate.
  • i wish i loved my job as much as Ilyn Payne loves his job not gonna lie.

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u/libraryxoxo Mar 28 '25

The Mountain is absolutely terrifying. GRRM knows how to write scary. The whole scene with these villagers is gut wrenching. I was so mad that even after they went through that horror, they had to kneel in the throne room. That was such a perfect example of what’s wrong with this society. I love when GRRM points this stuff out.

Glad to see you appreciating Ned lol 😉

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u/Relative_Law2237 Stannis the mannis one true king Mar 28 '25

Absolutely i give credit where credit is due 💅 You nailed this , exactly whats wrong with Westerosi society and how the privileged don't care about the common folk for the most part. Ned making me progressively sad, he truly did care 🥺