Game of Thrones is based on George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novels. These novels are highly acclaimed for their depth, political intrigue, and vivid characterizations, which were adapted successfully to create the popular TV series.
Game of Thrones was an epic fantasy series by George R.R. Martin. There were eight novels in total: A Song of Ice and Fire, The Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, The Winds of Winter, and A Dance with Dragons.
The order of the chapters in the Game of Thrones series was based on the order in which the novels were published. The following is a brief introduction to the Game of Thrones series:
1. A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume One: This volume tells the story of Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow, Arya Stark, and the rise of the dragon mother, Daenerys Targaryen.
A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume Two: This volume mainly tells the story of Tyrion and Jon, as well as the feud between Sansa Stark and Jaime Lannister.
3. A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume 3: This volume tells the story of Tyrion, Jon, and Sansa, as well as the war between Jaime Lannister and Daenerys.
4. A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume 4: This volume mainly tells the story of Dragon Mother and James, as well as the rise of the Targaryen family and the political structure of Westeros.
5. A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume 5: This volume tells the story of Tyrion, Jon, Daenerys, Sansa, and the others, as well as the civil war between the Seven Kingdoms.
A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume 6: This volume mainly tells the story of James and the Dragon Mother, as well as the disastrous war in Westeros.
7 A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume Seven: This volume tells the stories of Tyrion, Jon, Daenerys, Sansa, and James, as well as the political struggles and power struggles between the Seven Kingdoms.
A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume Eight: This volume tells the story of Dragon Mother and James, as well as the future of Westeros.
The author of the novels on which Game of Thrones is based is George R.R. Martin. His works have provided the rich and complex world for the TV series.
As of now, there might be new 'Game of Thrones' novels in the works. George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind the series, has a lot of material to draw from. However, he is also involved in other projects, which has somewhat delayed the release of new novels. Some possible storylines could explore more of the history of Westeros or follow the remaining characters' fates after the events of the main series.
Yes, to a large extent. It follows the main plotlines and many of the characters are depicted as in the novels. However, there are some differences. For example, some minor story arcs are either condensed or omitted for the sake of pacing in the TV show.