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Summary: Most excellent King.
Review: Stephen King has left me wanting more of this series to be out for me to continue in the lives of Roland, Susannah, Jake, Eddie and Oy. The part about young Roland, Cuthbert and Alain visiting Majis and their adventures are not something to be forgotten. This book kept me up late at night and early in the morning wanting to be involved in the lives of the characters. In the afterward King writes that he did not think he knew how to write a love story... he has succeeded in usual King style. This book is great and if you've loved the other Dark Tower Books this one won't disappoint.
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Summary: My my my....
Review: I've just finished "Wizard and Glass" last night - after only 5 days of reading - and I am still spellbound. How can a writer portray such stunning imagery, such thought-provoking sentimate? I really am amazed at the way Stephen King has let us in to such a real world such as Roland's. At first, I was a little disappointed after realizing that the book was going to focus almost solely on Roland's tale of love long ago. I, like most readers I think, wanted the story to "advance" a lot further (closer to the Dark Tower, anyway). However, the flashback to Roland's youth is one of the best pieces of work ever written by King. I've read almost all his books, and never has he portrayed romance in such a heartfelt manner. From the beginning of the tale, the reader knows how it must end; yet, you cannot help but get lost in this vision of true love. The end of the tale is really one of the most disheartening pieces of literature I've read. Susan, still expressing her love for Roland, still considering them "well met", still wishing him well on his quest. Susan, whispering, "Bird and bear and hair and fish...." Wow. In the end, I was sad to come back to the "present" tale, with Eddie, Jake, and the others. This main story seemed to pale in comparison to the epic tale of love and hate, loyalty and betrayel, that I had just finished. My only complaint, and a small one at that, is the ending. The Wizard of Oz reference seemed shallow - especially after the depth of the flashback. However, in the context of the book, it is a small nuisance. In aggregate, I felt that "Wizard and Glass" advanced the plot of the Dark Tower series as much as any of the other installments. Even though only 48 hours passed in the whole book, the plot has advanced a significant notch. In addition, you leave the book with an even greater respect for Roland, and what he's been through in his quest for the Tower. I still can't help but think what could have been for him and Susan, though. I guess that's the point.
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Summary: I love the series, but,
Review: The book is well written, and I love the series, but, The Wizard and tthe glass isn't the best. I found the plot line interesting, itself, but, it lacked something, or i should rather say it had TOO much of something. The beginning was captivating, but as the book progressed, and Roland started to tell his story, that part was streacted out a lot. In my opinion it went on and on andon for ever, it could of been condenesed a least a little bit and it would of been better. The end where they were in the warped "Oz" was very good too.
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Summary: Awesome, but...
Review: My head REALLY hurt after reading this one. Partly because of the constantly shifting points of reference, partly because of tie-ins with The Stand, but mostly because it'd been so long since the last installment that I had to constantly search my memory of past books. How about a reader's guide, Mr. King? But as usual, Mr. King tells a spellbinding story, vivid enough to visualize even the most minor details. My only complaint has to be the cheesy Wizard of Oz link. It almost seems to have been tossed in as a joke. At any rate, if you haven't read it, it can only be because you haven't been following the Dark Tower series. If that's the case, I suggest you start with volume one NOW!
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Summary: One of the most captivating series ever written.
Review: Stephen King has outdone himself with yet another piece of the puzzle on our journey to the Dark Tower. This book was definitely worth the wait. Wizard and Glass is compelling and makes me imagine how Mid-World seems to resemble what our world would look like after surviving a nuclear holocaust. The imagery is wonderful. I can't wait until the next book. Thank you for the insight into Roland's youth, Mr. King. PLEASE continue this series. I think it's the best work you've done...so far.
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Summary: "Wanting More!"
Review: After such a long wait for the forth installment in the Dark Tower saga, I couldn't wait to dive in. The story fills in a whole lot of gaps in Roland's life you were wondering about. As usual before I even got close to the end I was already aware that it wasn't going as far as I wanted. Hope it doesn't take as long to write the next volume. As usual Stephen King leaves you wanting and hoping for more. Great Job!
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Summary: Not worth the wait.
Review: I'm a big fan of this series and have eagerly awaited each book. But this one was pointless. What a disappointment. The story was a complete sidetrack to the main story and was about 100 pages too long. I still don't understand why Susan was so important that Mr. King had to devote an entire book to her. Maybe I missed or forgotten something. Can someone fill me in? Also, I didn't like the Wizard of Oz tie-in at the end. Skip this book and move on to number 5.
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Summary: Just one problem!
Review: Excellent book, but I must be honest. It is long, but the story is great. Once again we get to see just a small piece of Roland's life. My only problem is that I don't want to wait 7 years to get my next glimps. BUY THIS BOOK Thank's Mr. King
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Summary: This wasn't easy for Stephen King.
Review: The Dark Tower series has been the only books by Stephen King that i could not put down. Why? All the other books i have read by SK seemed to come easily to him. Roland and his story seems to be taking it all out of SK (maybe, that's why the long wait for W&G). Stephen King seems to have steped right through a thinny into our-world to tell the story Roland and his Ka-tet, using imagery and discriptions that only someone from mid-world would could use. The Wizard and Glass carried me back into mid-world and beyond. The W&G is, with out a doubt, another necessary piece in this puzzel. Let's just hope that the next piece doesn't take as long.
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Summary: KING's typewriter diarrhea keeps this book from shining
Review: The DARK TOWER IV perhaps should have been called The DARK TOWER 3.5. This installment ignores the characters featured in the first three in order to explore Roland's past. Unfortunately, King tempts us in the introduction to the book with the fascinating concept that all his stories are tied together by the DARK TOWER series. Every book from the SHINING to the STAND is linked by Roland's journey. And after he tells us this, by dropping his characters in a 1987 Colorado, where a lethal plaugue has all but wiped out the human race (sound familiar?), Roland tells a story. A really really long story. While this was interesting and was okay to listen to (I was lazy and got the book on tape), it was something of a let down. And KING is far too in love with the details (well spun though they are) of his imaginary world. If I hear "THANKY SY" one more time, I'm going to find King himself and vomit on him. Concerning the audio version specifically, Frank Muller is a fantasically dynamic voice actor who could make the telephone book sound compelling and a vast improvment over KING's voice, which does have its charm but lacks the power to make his stories feel really epic.
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