I really liked it as well. The first couple seasons were really good! I would have preferred it end an episode earlier than it did, as I really didn't like the ending. I would say where if we had a sweet spoiler feature that would hide certain comments. I was even tempted to try the books and see how good they were.
They could easily pick up from where they left off on the TV series and go a good direction though.
I agree. It felt a bit milked and I think their were also discussions to end it one season earlier ( I think I remember reading that somewhere)
It would be pretty easy for the writers to get a 9th season going I guess. I would check it out for sure but uncertain it is really a good idea