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George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire books will have significantly different endings compared to HBOs Game of Thrones.
Some characters in the books, such as Sansa Stark and Jon Snow, may have divergent fates from their series counterparts.
Tyrion Lannisters story is expected to remain tragic in Martins books, unlike his character arc in the TV show.
Martin aims to avoid format restrictions when concluding his literary series and offer a fresh spin on characters, altering tone, and shifting motivations established in the TV show.

George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire Ending to Differ Significantly from Game of Thrones Finale

Since 2011, fans of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire have awaited the series’ conclusion, a wait now spanning 15 years without a definitive release date. Meanwhile, they witnessed the ending of HBO’s Game of Thrones, a live-action adaptation that left many viewers dissatisfied, further fueling anticipation for Martin’s version. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the release of The Winds of Winter, Martin has confirmed that the book series’ ending will diverge significantly from the Game of Thrones finale. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, discussing his difficulties with House of the Dragon, plans to continue Game of Thrones with a beloved character, and challenges in finishing the final book, Martin emphasized that he does not want the HBO series’ ending to be considered canonical, as the books will feature different outcomes.

Divergent Fates for Game of Thrones Characters in Martin’s Books Revealed

Martin revealed that the books would invert the fates of some characters, with survivors in one version dying in the other, and vice versa. He originally intended to kill off even more characters than appeared in the series. Having already written over 1,100 pages of The Winds of Winter, he remains determined to finish the book. For example, Sansa Stark might survive in the books, contrary to Martin’s original plans for her character. Future books might feature chapters from Jon Snow’s point-of-view. Also, according to Martin, Tyrion Lannister’s story was always destined to be tragic, and a happy ending was never planned for him. Martin remains resistant to quickly advancing the Game of Thrones continuation, fearing that fans might accept HBO’s work as the true ending, making his ending seem secondary. He aims to avoid any format restrictions when concluding his literary series, potentially offering a fresh spin on the characters, altering the tone, and shifting the motivations established in the TV show.

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