Martin's next "Game of Thrones" book will be massive

George R.R. Martin confirmed that "The Winds of Winter," the next book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, is progressing and will be the largest book in the series. This announcement offers a glimmer of hope for fans. Martin stated the book is massive, currently at 1,200 pages with potentially 400-500 more to go, making it larger than previous installments. He acknowledged the story's complexity and the challenge of weaving together multiple character storylines. Despite the lack of a release date, Martin's confirmation that the book is progressing and that some events from the TV series will be included has sparked mixed reactions from fans, who have been waiting for over a decade.