Scan barcode
benny_g's review against another edition
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Really the massive “set-up” novel King probably expects us to get over with before all of his real fantasy shenanigans begin. Though having our base characters introduced like this was kinda cool, spending a lot of time with each in their respective times and whatnot. But it makes me thing that this is exactly just a stepping stone of what’s to come. Also very unimpressed with how not fantasy this was. Seriously, I want to read a Stephen King western/fantasy novel. Not be stuck in NYC for 75% of it…
Really the massive “set-up” novel King probably expects us to get over with before all of his real fantasy shenanigans begin. Though having our base characters introduced like this was kinda cool, spending a lot of time with each in their respective times and whatnot. But it makes me thing that this is exactly just a stepping stone of what’s to come. Also very unimpressed with how not fantasy this was. Seriously, I want to read a Stephen King western/fantasy novel. Not be stuck in NYC for 75% of it…
bookworm_kenz923's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely loved this one! Very exciting and adventurous and just plain great!
lilbookowl's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
cosymilko's review against another edition
5.0
This book picks up straight on the end of The Gunslinger. The Gunslinger is asleep on the beach and he wakes up to Lobstrocities and the story continues. I was blown away by the savaging of Roland at the start of this book. My hero was going to suffer and maybe die (ok, I knew he wouldn't but I feared for him!).
The Drawing of the Three gave a unique insight into how Roland would behave in our world or a world very similar to it. The characters we meet are developed and unique and curious in the sense that we want them to be perfect but they never are nor never will be. Roland must make do with what is drawn for him.
I really enjoyed the characters and the stepping through the doors. The book is heavy going in a way that The Gunslinger wasn't and as such I'll break up the series a bit although I do want to immerse myself in them as much as I can.
I loved it!
The Drawing of the Three gave a unique insight into how Roland would behave in our world or a world very similar to it. The characters we meet are developed and unique and curious in the sense that we want them to be perfect but they never are nor never will be. Roland must make do with what is drawn for him.
I really enjoyed the characters and the stepping through the doors. The book is heavy going in a way that The Gunslinger wasn't and as such I'll break up the series a bit although I do want to immerse myself in them as much as I can.
I loved it!
anton_chigurh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.25
rballenger's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Type of read: Commuter Read.
What made me pick it up: Stephen King is a regular on my TBR and it's always been a goal of mine to read The Dark Tower series in completion.
Overall rating: I will die on this hill....Stephen King is a literary genius. 'The Drawing of the Three' had the perfect amount of craziness, structure, and wit to keep you moving through the pages. Where 'The Gunslinger' felt a little more like unplanned chaos, 'The Drawing of the Three' is perfectly planned chaos with amazing timing and just enough of King's classic quips to make you both squirm and smile. Completing the series has long been in my TBR and after finishing this 2nd installation, and hearing from a good friend on their view of the series, I'm excited to see what comes next in this crazy adventure to the tower. I'd also be remiss if I didn't say that Frank Muller was an absolute legend at narration and I feel like they made 'The Drawing of the Three' all that much better. I was able to enjoy about 75% of the book in audio form before my library loan lapsed and I switched over to my paperback copy and I found myself reading in Muller's tone and voices. It was absolute perfection.
Reader's Note: 'The Drawing of the Three' includes themes of drug use, sex, mentions/references to rape, and death/dying. There is also some politically incorrect language. If you're familiar with King's writing, 'The Drawing of the Three' is very much in his normal vein of vulgarity.
What made me pick it up: Stephen King is a regular on my TBR and it's always been a goal of mine to read The Dark Tower series in completion.
Overall rating: I will die on this hill....Stephen King is a literary genius. 'The Drawing of the Three' had the perfect amount of craziness, structure, and wit to keep you moving through the pages. Where 'The Gunslinger' felt a little more like unplanned chaos, 'The Drawing of the Three' is perfectly planned chaos with amazing timing and just enough of King's classic quips to make you both squirm and smile. Completing the series has long been in my TBR and after finishing this 2nd installation, and hearing from a good friend on their view of the series, I'm excited to see what comes next in this crazy adventure to the tower. I'd also be remiss if I didn't say that Frank Muller was an absolute legend at narration and I feel like they made 'The Drawing of the Three' all that much better. I was able to enjoy about 75% of the book in audio form before my library loan lapsed and I switched over to my paperback copy and I found myself reading in Muller's tone and voices. It was absolute perfection.
Reader's Note: 'The Drawing of the Three' includes themes of drug use, sex, mentions/references to rape, and death/dying. There is also some politically incorrect language. If you're familiar with King's writing, 'The Drawing of the Three' is very much in his normal vein of vulgarity.
lycorisradiata's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.75
coco_47's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0