Rating: Summary: The Best Continues Review: This was an excellent book in the series. It was very thought provoking and took us from the world of The Gunslinger to a new world with endless possibilities. From Eddie Dean to Jack Mort...A timeless piece
Rating: Summary: Great Book Review: I truely enjoyed this book, and believe me I'm a true critic. King has never stopped amazing me with his writing ability. He claims to be an author, but I can't believe that. I think he is a true poet, of which there are few in this world.
Rating: Summary: A wonderful, though unnecessarily lengthy book Review: This series is by far the best I have ever read. It flows seamlessly through the genres of fantasy and horror, which is no small task. The Gunslinger had me riveted from beginning to end, loving every minute of it. I was with Roland as he confronted Cort, and stood watching as the boy plummeted into the pit, Roland's sacrifice to the Man in Black. But the Drawing of the Three, though a wonderful story, seemed slow, plodding, and at some points, padded for length. If King had been able to cut down the story to the svelte, streamlined pace of The Gunslinger, I believe this book could have surpassed it's predecessor easily. But the monotonous pace just made me long for a new scene. The flashbacks to Detta/Odetta's memories, though a wonderful storytelling device, were far too confusing and long, as is this editorial, I'm guessing. So, to sum up, this is one of the best stories I have read in a long, long time, but in failing to recapture the pace of the original, this will only be looked upon as a weak second act in a wonderfully rich play.
Rating: Summary: A Necessary Step Review: The Drawing of the Three is my least favorite Dark Tower Book to date. I have never found a series of books that could compare with the Dark Tower series, but this book really only filled the gap between one and three for me. Much like Empire Strikes Back, it is the low point in the overall quest. Unlike Empire, it is not endearing of the survivors. The trials of the book harden the characters and could have been better.
Rating: Summary: My absolute favorite... Review: The Dark Tower series is my absolute favorite literature. It's just good entertainment. If you think you don't like Stephen King, try this series. It's not horror, it's fantasy, and even a bit of sci-fi. You may not like one or two parts, but the whole story is amazing. No matter how many are in the series, I will be forever waiting for the next one! That's the kind of hold it gets on you!
Rating: Summary: 1 2 3 4 5 stars! Review: King's best book. Period.
Rating: Summary: Best Dark Tower Review: This is my favorite Dark Tower book. It's filled with suspense and fantasy. I loved it, from beginning to end. Can't wait till Dark Tower V !!
Rating: Summary: Imagery at its Best Review: This book is incredible. The in-depth and visually stimulating descriptions put me into a state of awe. The description of the doors on the beach, the shootout at Balazar's and the story of Jack Mort were written with such detail and clarity I felt as if I was present during the events. In addition, the amazing ability to tie all the characters together and to explain fantastic concepts (i.e the whole concepts of the Beach doors, the relationship of Jack Mort to Detta Walker) made this one of the most enjoyable reads I have had recently. Although many people may not like it, I enjoy that we don't quite know what the Dark Tower Quest is and why it is so engrained in Roland. I just hope that Stephen King finishes the Novel before he passes on.
Rating: Summary: King's at his worst Review: I could barely even make it through this book, it was so boring. It just carries on and on. This was by far the worst of the dark tower series so far. I have to say I did enjoy The Gunslinger and The Waste Lands very much. If you want to read a good book like The Waste Lands, then your going to have to make it through this-GOOD LUCK!
Rating: Summary: The best in the series!!! Review: This is book is really the best. I loved it. this is trully Stephen King's masterpiece. Roland comes to New York to draw a Heroin junkie, a schizophrenic crippled lady and death (I won't ruin it for you and explain...). Everyone, even people who are not King's fans, will love this!
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