Well, I will attempt to answer some of these questions, but I do not want to spoil. I highly, recommend reading the books, because these are without a doubt the most detailed and deep characters that I have ever encountered in any book I’ve ever read.
Cersei hates Tyrion. Tyrion is a good man. He is truly one of the finest characters in the books.
It’s difficult to say if Tywin is evil. For example, it is easy to say that Joffrey is evil. Something ain’t right with that boy. But it’s harder to make such judgments on other characters. Jaimie for instance. He starts off loathsome, but does he remain that way?
The Hound...seems like a horrid beast of a person, but is he?
Tywin is a hard and proud man. He is evil in some ways, but perhaps not so much in others. One thing is for certain, the actor Charles Dance was perfectly cast to play this role of Tywin...his eyes are just deadly.
What is very interesting to me is the dynamics of the relationship between himself and Tyrion.
The thing I’ve noticed about the killing off of some characters, especially Ned and Drogo, is that, as sad as it is, as some characters depart it makes room for others to shine.
Thank you again Chris. I wonder if the Hound saved Sansa out of compassion?
And, does Cersei regret putting Jofrey on the throne. I don’t mind you “spoiling”. :)
I hope Tyrion doesn’t get killed off. I read on IMDB that he is one of the fan favorites. Peter Dinklege is an awesome actor, I’m really impressed. Whoever does the casting for this show is a genius.
I've read all the books, and enjoyed them. And if HBO is being graphic with the homosexual scenes, then they're really stretching the material. In the books, a homosexual relationship is implied, but no activity is ever described.