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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Probably the fastest book I've read in this series. Really interesting side quest that sheds light on the greater quest at hand. Character development was strong and the story was interesting. King brings in some very clear references to another work of his that I’ve also read which was an interesting twist. Overall, parts of the book could have been condensed, and the ending could have been more drawn out with drama. But out of the first five in the series, this is my second favorite behind Book #2.
In the fifth installment of The Dark Tower series, the reader finds Roland and his Ka-tet being summoned to a town called Calla Bryn Sturgis, where the town is preparing for a terrifying cyclic event where wolves, or things disguised as wolves, come to the town and kidnap every child who is a twin and robs them of their vitality. The elders of the town ask Roland and his group for protection. Susannah, is among this group, but she discovers that she engaged in a personal fight over her body, which is seg way to the sixth installment of the series. This was a bulky novel, and it could have been cut down, but the epic is still intriguing enough to continue.
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the other DT books- maybe because I haven’t been a part of the series in the past year or so. Eddie Dean, Roland, Jake, Susannah and now Oy are still as vibrant as they were when first introduced. The password is 1999, and ka is still king. I am excited to see what the Song of Susannah has in store.
¿Que carajo? ¿Cómo que los más importante y atrapante llegó en las últimas páginas? Maldita sea King.
This is basically The Magnificent 7, except Stephen King stops in the middle to write an extended summary of another Stephen King book, drag one of its characters into the story, and then write a rambling backstory of that character's life back in America.
Another nail biter. It seemed like quite a long build up to the climax, but as always, it didn't disappoint. Discovering the mystery of the Wolves and how the town has dealt with them over the years was riveting. It was action-packed and suspenseful, again King always teasing to keep me on the edge of my seat. Additionally, watching Jake grow has been heart warming, as well as how Eddie and Susannah have honed their skills. Roland, while still the heart of our story, seems to be more supportive to them than anything. Their strangely pieced together family gives hope on this long road.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Pregnancy
Mixed bag with this one. Wasn't that entirely invested in this plot, although I did like how this one is pretty much a sequel to 'Salem's Lot with many of the characters that are reintroduced here. Roland and Eddie are still great, but Susannah kinda took a dip for me. I still like her, but this wasn't her full potential in my taste. Callahan does get a massive and interesting role here and as always, it's nice to see further connections.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
