It’s been years since George R.R. Martin shared an update about his upcoming sixth book The Winds of Winter. Giving a lengthy speech in 2016, about how the book holds the fate of the beloved character Jon Snow, the author claimed that the sixth installment will unravel mysteries and decide if Snow will get resurrected.
However, over the years George R.R. Martin refrained from sharing any updates about the book. But recently with ScreenTime sharing how the author has figured out roughly 8 other spinoff shows for Game of Thrones, fans felt visibly frustrated with the delay. Stating how Martin is focusing on spin-offs over The Winds of Winter, netizens expressed their rage.
Jon Snow Awaits His Fate With The Winds of Winter Delay
Among all the deaths presented in the books and the show, Jon Snow’s death is the most momentous. Branded a traitor by the Night’s Watch, Jon Snow was stabbed to death by a group of mutineers at the very end of Game of Thrones season 5. But while the show resurrected him with Melisandre’s magic, his fate still awaits resurrection in the books.
George R.R. Martin‘s sixth book The Winds of Winter, is supposed to bring Jon Snow back from the dead, but in a far more different way than shown in the series. The author presumably won’t make things so simple or painless for Snow as it happened in Game of Thrones. Therefore, readers as well as the character patiently await the fate.
Meanwhile, George R.R. Martin last updated fans back in 2016 about The Winds of Winter. Ever since then, the author was deemed to be silently working on the book. However, recent updates shared by ScreenTime suggest otherwise. According to the post shared on X, Martin claimed to have figured out roughly 8 other spinoff shows for Game of Thrones. Delaying the release of the book, the author appears more interested in spin-offs.
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones Update Upsets Fans
Following the update shared by ScreenTime on X, fans seemed visibly frustrated with George R.R. Martin. Openly slammed the author for shifting his focus from the books to the series and its spin-off, netizens expressed their rage for the delay. Considering the pace at which Martin is proceeding with The Winds of Winter, fans believe the book might not be released before 2026.
Expressing their frustration on X, fans begged George R.R. Martin to focus on the books. While some are sympathetic to Martin’s high-pressure situation, others simply expressed their frustration, disappointment, and even anger towards the author for failing to produce the sixth book. Almost losing hope, fans appear perplexed by the situation.
Just say you’re never finishing the book, dude.
— Mandolango (@Chilango83) November 18, 2023
Yeah, just say that you have stopped writing on GOT.
— That Danish Guy🇩🇰 Playing Persona 5 Tactica (@Mikkel_Dane4K) November 18, 2023
Oh okay … finish writing the book folks are waiting for years on first
— Will R (@Amexred) November 18, 2023
Just focus on the finishing the books George…
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) November 18, 2023
And still no Winds pic.twitter.com/voPsH7XDvK
— Saam (@Saam_Orlong) November 18, 2023
Apart from seeking a definite answer for Jon Snow’s fate, fans and readers are also excited to explore more in The Winds of Winter. And considering that it’s been years since George R.R. Martin last updated fans about the sixth book, netizens are growing impatient.
