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joshuaray's review against another edition
4.0
Curious pop-culture references aside, one of the better entries in the Dark Tower series.
dwimblim's review against another edition
5.0
4.5. I thought this one was really good. I'm glad the series is still holding up as it goes on.
dhschultz29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
4.0
blockonthenewkid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Right there in this story right until the end when it turned out the bad guys were a cross between Star Wars, Marvel Comics and Harry Potter. I dig the cross literary references but this was laying it on a bit thick. We've returned to not trusting the reader on those big references, and it is exasperating.
Following on the heels of Wizard and Glass, this feels like its hollow echo with the present ka-tet, and does less to capture the magic of Mejis in the Calla.
Where this installment really shines is in the differences to its predecessor, and tensions with the subplots of Callahan, Susannah, Jake and Benny, and Calvin Torren - real slices of joy. The horror elements are also top-notch, love the fantasy/western/horror blend (less pleased with the pastiche elements of pop-culture being so front and center).
Following on the heels of Wizard and Glass, this feels like its hollow echo with the present ka-tet, and does less to capture the magic of Mejis in the Calla.
Where this installment really shines is in the differences to its predecessor, and tensions with the subplots of Callahan, Susannah, Jake and Benny, and Calvin Torren - real slices of joy. The horror elements are also top-notch, love the fantasy/western/horror blend (less pleased with the pastiche elements of pop-culture being so front and center).
yarnspinner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thegoodsir's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
robbiejlangley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Abortion
andrewryansnyder's review against another edition
4.0
Minus the first hundred pages or so we have yet another great installment of the Dark Tower, and we are once again left with an insane cliffhanger at the conclusion. If I had read these when they were published and had to wait (possibly years) for the next installment I think I very well would have lost my mind. Luckily for me it’s been years, and I’m able to crack open the next installment later tonight.