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A review by villyidol
The Little Sisters of Eluria by Stephen King, Michael Whelan
4.0
Prequel to King's The Dark Tower series. Which I'm planning to read this year. Of course I said the same thing last year already. But that's just how I do this whole planning thing.
A gunslinger coming across a ghost town, encountering some strange things and subsequently ending up in a stranger still infirmary, where he receives "treatment" by the Little Sisters of Eluria.
Atmospheric story. And the narration by Frank Muller is brilliant, with lots of personality. Some cool soundeffects as well, that give the tale somewhat of a Grindhouse style. That's been a nice touch that I enjoyed a lot.
But I think this novella is probably a little more interesting if you're already familiar with the primary works. Because, frankly, there's not that much happening here. But I suppose it adds a bit to the understanding of the main character? Obviously, I wouldn't really know at this point.
Very likely not essential. But it's been fun to read.
3.5 stars
A gunslinger coming across a ghost town, encountering some strange things and subsequently ending up in a stranger still infirmary, where he receives "treatment" by the Little Sisters of Eluria.
Atmospheric story. And the narration by Frank Muller is brilliant, with lots of personality. Some cool soundeffects as well, that give the tale somewhat of a Grindhouse style. That's been a nice touch that I enjoyed a lot.
But I think this novella is probably a little more interesting if you're already familiar with the primary works. Because, frankly, there's not that much happening here. But I suppose it adds a bit to the understanding of the main character? Obviously, I wouldn't really know at this point.
Very likely not essential. But it's been fun to read.
3.5 stars