Thrones: A Game Of

: At the massive ice Wall, the Night’s Watch—including Ned Stark's bastard son, Jon Snow—faces an ancient, supernatural threat known as the Others (or White Walkers) .

: Key storylines, such as the Dornish political plot and Sansa Stark's journey, were significantly altered or "streamlined" for television. A Game of Thrones

: It has been described as a "cultural phenomenon" and earned Martin the title of the " American Tolkien " by Time magazine. Differences: Book vs. TV Show : At the massive ice Wall, the Night’s

: Across the Narrow Sea in Essos, Daenerys Targaryen rises from a powerless exile to a formidable ruler after hatching three fossilized dragon eggs . Literary Style and Reception : At the massive ice Wall

: The book won the 1997 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.