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But there are some major obstacles along the way. I will admit I almost gave up on the entire series after The Gunslinger as I found it dry and difficult to sink my teeth into.
This book kept me on edge the entire time, holding my breath at times when the outcome was uncertain. After reading this installment, I am now really anxious to read the rest of the series.
This is the second book in the Dark Tower series. Second, all of the companions need him just as much as he needs them, but can each of them overcome their own demons to help the others.I thought this book was much better than the first.
An excellent novel by an excellent novelist, and highly recommended for a perfect blend of magic, suspense, and a glance into both the light and dark sides of humanity. In it, Roland (the last Gunslinger) must travel beyond his world to draw the companions who will help him on his quest of finding the Dark Tower.
first of all he loses a bit of a hand due to some 'lobstrosities' and gets an infection from the wound.
The Gunslinger, which kicks off the Dark Tower series, was a bit slow, but The Drawing of the Three picks up the pace, brings in characters that you'll actually care about and is in short, a great read.If you were tempted to stop reading after The Gunslinger, push forward and you won't be disappointed.
Highly recommended. Like many people, I found the first book of The Dark Tower series to be very vague, drawn out, and a little boring. I would absolutely recommend this book and series. I have read the entire series multiple times and am re-reading the entire series after getting a Kindle. Not the case with the second book, The Drawing of the Three. Very action packed and engrossing, it sets the stage for Stephen King's epic tale.
I would not buy from this seller again. Some of the CDs were scratched, making it difficult to listen to the book. This product was listed as like new and I paid more because it said it was new. The box was damaged and clearly bought at a garage sale (had sticker still on it).
It ventured away from the dreamscape exploration of the first installment of the Dark Tower Series, the Gunslinger, and focused on what I feel King does best: character development. And this is not because of erratic behavior, it is because King explores all aspects of what goes on in the head of his characters. But, it worked.
They have their moments of weakness, heroics, fear, and joy (and sometimes all on one page). I believe this is well exhibited and established in The Drawing of the Three. They make the bi-polar populous seem stoic.
This book was so episodic it was ridiculous. I have never felt like King's characters were flat, and usually they are far more complex than most others I read. It is an excellent piece of writing.
It worked very well, and I wholeheartedly enjoyed the story. Essentially, that is exactly what this segment of the series is: a 300-or-so page introduction of two of the four main characters that make up the band of pilgrims.
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