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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
More Than Just "Wolves"
Stephen King’s Wolves of the Calla is a standout in the Dark Tower series, delivering a 714-page masterpiece that hooked me with its perfect blend of Western grit and fantasy depth. Earning a flawless 5/5 for its epic scope, complex characters, satisfying resolutions, vivid prose, and sheer enjoyment, this side-story shines while advancing the Tower quest. The ka-tet—Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake, and Oy—defends Calla Bryn Sturgis from raiders known as the Wolves, while protecting a vital rose tied to the Dark Tower. King’s storytelling, brimming with creativity, humor, and heart, made every page a joy.
Stephen King’s Wolves of the Calla is a standout in the Dark Tower series, delivering a 714-page masterpiece that hooked me with its perfect blend of Western grit and fantasy depth. Earning a flawless 5/5 for its epic scope, complex characters, satisfying resolutions, vivid prose, and sheer enjoyment, this side-story shines while advancing the Tower quest. The ka-tet—Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake, and Oy—defends Calla Bryn Sturgis from raiders known as the Wolves, while protecting a vital rose tied to the Dark Tower. King’s storytelling, brimming with creativity, humor, and heart, made every page a joy.
adventurous
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
89/100
I took a pretty long break between book 4 and 5 of the series but really enjoyed diving back in. I'm going to finish this series. It's been popping back into my head now and then over the last year or so and nagging me that I haven't finished. I feel like making these books into a TV series is a slam dunk that no one seems to be able to make. Seriously, King just plotted it all out in perfect length for a limited series of TV and described everything in vivid detail. He must be frustrated by the fact that so many of the adaptations of his work have been so inept.
I took a pretty long break between book 4 and 5 of the series but really enjoyed diving back in. I'm going to finish this series. It's been popping back into my head now and then over the last year or so and nagging me that I haven't finished. I feel like making these books into a TV series is a slam dunk that no one seems to be able to make. Seriously, King just plotted it all out in perfect length for a limited series of TV and described everything in vivid detail. He must be frustrated by the fact that so many of the adaptations of his work have been so inept.
Hell yeah.
The suspense and fantastical-ness of Wizard and Glass came to Roland’s ka-tet and made for a very compelling read. The cross-references and interspersing of King characters into this book was a nice touch, but more I’m thoroughly impressed by just how deep the Dark Tower lore has become. The sense of time passing between each entry isn’t felt, King deftly interweaves this story into the larger fabric of the Tower.
For other authors, I might have felt all the interconnectedness was forced. But here? Friend, it’s just gone all nineteen.
I’m also very glad I read ’Salem’s Lot before reading this book… I think the long (arguably unnecessary?) exposition was fun, and honestly, it was gratifying. Like catching up with an old friend when both of your lives have moved on.
More than anything, the dynamic within the ka-tet was fun to read about. Seeing each character struggle with demons and still try to maintain order and unity - it felt very real. I can imagine how picking up a series after many, many years might present a challenge, but King wrote admirably.
All of my lingering hesitation that I had about this series after reading the first two books has been dispelled - I’m jumping straight into Song of Susannah and won’t stop until I see the Dark Tower.
The suspense and fantastical-ness of Wizard and Glass came to Roland’s ka-tet and made for a very compelling read. The cross-references and interspersing of King characters into this book was a nice touch, but more I’m thoroughly impressed by just how deep the Dark Tower lore has become. The sense of time passing between each entry isn’t felt, King deftly interweaves this story into the larger fabric of the Tower.
For other authors, I might have felt all the interconnectedness was forced. But here? Friend, it’s just gone all nineteen.
I’m also very glad I read ’Salem’s Lot before reading this book… I think the long (arguably unnecessary?) exposition was fun, and honestly, it was gratifying. Like catching up with an old friend when both of your lives have moved on.
More than anything, the dynamic within the ka-tet was fun to read about. Seeing each character struggle with demons and still try to maintain order and unity - it felt very real. I can imagine how picking up a series after many, many years might present a challenge, but King wrote admirably.
All of my lingering hesitation that I had about this series after reading the first two books has been dispelled - I’m jumping straight into Song of Susannah and won’t stop until I see the Dark Tower.