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mrbananacheeks's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great little detour on my way to the Dark Tower!
Set between books 4 and 5, this book not only tells a nice little mystery story, but it also has a story within a story, The Wind Through The Keyhole.
Published a number of years after the series’ finale, King did a great job with making the book feel like it had been part of the original series.
As my time with the ka-tet comes to an end, with only one main book left after this, I can only hope that my boy Steve writes more of these!
Set between books 4 and 5, this book not only tells a nice little mystery story, but it also has a story within a story, The Wind Through The Keyhole.
Published a number of years after the series’ finale, King did a great job with making the book feel like it had been part of the original series.
As my time with the ka-tet comes to an end, with only one main book left after this, I can only hope that my boy Steve writes more of these!
seymourw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
closteroven's review against another edition
4.0
(8/10)- A story within a story within a story. Wow. I loved all three of them, too. The Tim part was incredible, for the most part, except for Kells’ motivations, which were slightly unclear (other than because Crimson King). It was also a little out there, a little over the top, but it still worked. The Debaria part was also pretty good, even if it ended pretty simply and not much out of the ordinary happened for all that it was hyped up to be. Still really liked it. The current ka-tet part was also good, albeit short, but what bugged me was that the characters that I love seemed a bit stiff and formal, not really like how they usually are. But I still love love love this series and this book lived up to my expectations, so I’m happy.
zibley3's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
billpapas's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
constantreaderaaron's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
colin1192's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
eoviattb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I was a bit hesitant to delve back into the Dark Tower world after finishing the first 7 books published and reaching the ultimate end of the tale. Going back to the middle felt a bit weird, but that feeling only lasted about 20 pages. Ultimately I found this book just as satisfying as the rest and while most of the story was unrelated to the main plot of the Dark Tower, it did wrap up a few lose ends. This is really it for the Dark Tower now. Unless I read every book King wrote that is even remotely related to the series, which I might very well do, starting with Hearts in Atlantis.