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Zero
Stephen King's grand epic(and his career, rumor has it) is drawing to a close. The final three books in The Dark Tower Series will be released within the next 18 months. Is anyone as excited as I am??
Originally posted by Zero
Well, I know that The Wastelands established that Eddie, Susanna, and Jake's world contains a Stephen King. And, of course, it would be semi-fitting, as King usually shows up in the movies made from his books. I wonder what they'll find at the Tower also, especially since Roland lost the Horn he was supposed to blow when he got there.
I also think it is interesting to note that Roland and his crew are the only think keeping the Tower standing (according to Black House) What happens if one of them is killed?
Originally posted by Zero
I would suggest you do read the updated Gunslinger...it really changes the entire context of certain elements of the overall story.
Originally posted by Zero
Uh huh...Father Callahan in Thunderclap...creepy!
The biggest differences are the number 19, and the reason Roland kills Allie...a reason that I think becomes clear in the last chapter of Wolves of the Calla.Originally posted by stevebert
I recently picked up the DT story again after many years of waiting for #4 -- actually I bought the #4 last year but just never got started since I had forgotten most of the previous story line. What finally kicked me back into swing was getting the audio book versions of 1, 2 and 3 from iTunes Music Store and listening on my iPod (which I highly recommend).
Anyway, while listening to Gunslinger, I would go back and forth between the audio book and reading my orginal copy of the book. As far as I can tell, the audio book version of the story, which appears to be based on the new edition, only sublty differs from the original. But I may have missed something since I didn't re-read all of the old book. That said, I would say that going with the older edition vs. the new one probably does not detract from the story line in any meaningful way.
I've also bought the unabridged audio books for 4 & 5 (which I'm reading/listening to now) and am still amazed at the richness of this story. I can't wait to get to the end.
Well, King started writing the first book when he was 19...I've no doubt that we'll see the 19th level of the Tower.Originally posted by Zantra
Any guesses about what 19 represents? 19th level of the tower?
The Dark Tower series is a series of eight novels written by Stephen King that follow the quest of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he journeys towards the mysterious Dark Tower in a post-apocalyptic world.
While it is recommended to read the entire series to fully understand the story and characters, it is not necessary. The final book, "The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower," does provide some background information for new readers.
The ending of the series has been a subject of much discussion and debate among fans. However, Stephen King has stated that he is satisfied with the ending and believes it provides closure for the characters and their journey.
The Dark Tower series contains mature themes and graphic violence, so it is not recommended for young readers. However, it is ultimately up to individual discretion and maturity level.
Yes, there have been several other media adaptations of the Dark Tower series, including a comic book series, a film adaptation, and a television series. However, the final book in the series is the only official conclusion to the story.