A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

I just finished the first five chapters of A Game of Thrones, the first book of  George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.  This fantasy novel starts off with an action scene, that pulls you in quickly.  Already we have been introduced to handful of the main characters, which I am already invested in.  The story starts in a time when winter is fast approaching.  It will last four decades.  There are struggles over land, and thrones that show great promise.   HBO is currently working on a mini-series covering this series.  HBO usually does a stand up job with things like this, and based on the previews they have been showing for the last couple months, it seems as though they will not disappoint.  I just hope I can get all the books finished before the show begins April 17th.