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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
I wouldn’t say I disliked this, but it was very long with not much happening for about 80% of the book. It also felt like the main characters made many decisions on a feeling or hunch, which seems like a lazy way to move the story along. 19??? I’m sure this will make more sense later. I’m in too deep with this series to stop now
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Curious pop-culture references aside, one of the better entries in the Dark Tower series.
4.5. I thought this one was really good. I'm glad the series is still holding up as it goes on.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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).
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:
Complicated
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Abortion