As far as the action goes, I'm going to guess it was sort of like how in Lord of the Rings, most of the action doesn't happen until the second film. This was more for setting up characters and showing the political intrigue, subversion, and subterfuge. That's what made this show so much better than just action. If you want a good amount of action with lesser of the subversion, "Camelot" on Starz network is pretty good about King Arthur. It's more realistic than the more fantastical counterparts through the years, but it does, in no way hold a candle to the full plot of Game of Thrones. I feel there will be a lot more action next season as what happens with Jaime Lannister, Daenyrys the dragon princess, and let's not forget the Watch riding North of the Wall. Seems like a lot of things will be going on.
As for the books, I began reading the first book after watching the 8th episode and realized that despite watching the shows pretty closely, I really didn't know everyone's name and position. There were intricacies and dialogue that I just didn't pay enough attention to. I think it helps to read the books as you're watching the show or before. If you read them afterwards, then you may have to watch the episodes again to get the full visual effect. However, reading first may ruin the surprise effects of what actually happens in each episode when they're new. Either way, you should really do both to get the full scope of what is happening. Great job to the writer of the books and to the acting and directors and effects guys in the shows. Top 10 show of all time if it keeps it up, maybe top 3 or 5.
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