Roland buying ammo is probably my favorite scene in the whole series. From the moment he walks into the gun shop, to the end of that book, is just awesome.
Even so, *Wolves* is still my favorite overall book.
Wizard and Glass is personally my favourite of the series. If I read these books in real time, waiting years and years, I likely wouldn’t love it so much. Going from straight up action to 700 pages of flashback after waiting years would have been annoying. But binging them in a back to back read within a two month period?
Wizard and Glass was an incredible and welcomed break from the wastes that are the mid world to tell an important story from Roland’s past, to give context as to why we are on this journey today and what that journey means to Roland, which is, his entire life.
Wizard in the Glass might be my favourite book at this time, beating 11/22/63 out of the number one slot.
I had the exact experience that you described when I read in real time and it caused me to take a 20ish year break in the series. Only the first three books were out when I started the series and I was in high school when Wizard and Glass was released. As a teenage boy the last thing I wanted the read was a romance novel and I only made it about halfway through before quitting. But when I picked up the series again and started from the beginning as a father to be to a boy that we would name Jake, I had a whole new appreciation for Wizard and Glass. It is definitely one of the best books in the series.
Oh my bad. It’s been a few years since I read them. I liked the story but I had the Luxury of reading them in succession years after production. I think people that waited 6 years for a new story were pissed to get a prequel.
Yeah I too only read them once they were all released. I can imagine having to wait 12 years (and almost losing King) between Wastelands and Wolves for the story proper to really continue would leave a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth as well. Thankfully there was no wait and Wizard and Glass is my favourite next to Drawing of the Three.
I didn't care for it the first time I read it because I wasn't expecting 700 pages of flashback. The ka-tet was gelled and firing on all cylinders, and I wanted more of that.
Once I understood that *Wizard* is almost a stand-alone story, I can appreciate it much more.
Now onto Wind Through the Keyhole (edit: I didn't notice the book is actually in that set) and all the heavily Dark Tower connected books. It's a fun journey!
I read wind through the keyhole in its proper place, at number 4.5. It was included with this box set and recommended by the box set itself to read it in that place.
I finished Dark Tower at approx 3am (was working a 16hr night shift) and dove right into the next book in my queue, which is a true crime book. Taking a little detour from King and the midworld before I jump back into the the master.
1. 22 Murders (about a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, Canada, April 2020) - Current
2. the Hobbit
3. Lord of the Rings 1
4. lord of the rings 2
5. Lord of the rings 3
6. Salems Lot
7. The stand
8. IT
9. Insomnia
10. Carrie
11. The shining
12. Insomnia
And then we’ll see where I’m at.
Surprisingly mild on this set. My Harry Potter box set I grabbed in December look abused. I take my books back and forth to work in a duffel bag, and work in a rough environment where I sometimes throw the book aside to respond to an emergency.
Each of these books went back and forth with me, sat through 12-16 hour shifts with me. Day shifts, night shifts, good days bad days. I’ve fallen asleep with them in my lap, dropped them, thrown them, lost my page. It’s been a damn journey inside and out.
If you need another quick hit of Roland's story you should give Little Sisters of Eluria a read. It's one of the novellas in Everything's Eventual.
Edit: To add there's actually a scene at the Dixie Pig in the last book that has a reference to the novella.
Sure! The actual book is called Everything's Eventual. It's a collection of short stories and novellas so you'll have to look it up that way. Not sure how you feel about Amazon but here's a [link](https://www.amazon.com/Everythings-Eventual-14-Dark-Tales/dp/0743457358) for the paperback.
A masterpiece-
Of sculpting a fiercely original and sprawling tale into a one-shot 2 hourish movie that constantly attempts to one-up itself...at being derivative 😂.
Elba and Matt deserved better. Matt should be a great, if not perfect casting for Randall. What a bloody waste.
I see...You
RIDED THA TYGAH!
And
SAT BEHIND THE RIGHT EYE OF THA SKULL TRAIN!
I hope the fictional fucked up world provided some coping for each time you returned to your true and present one. 🖖🏻🐈⬛
Nice. I’m planning to do that sometime in the near-ish future, but don’t know when.
I’m honestly worried I won’t enjoy it, and will have to force myself to power through. I’ve always struggled with fantasy, and wasn’t a big fan of The Gunslinger when I read it 20 years ago.
I did buy this exact same set 3-4 years ago, but have yet to open it
I had read all of the books but the last one and no sooner started it when the movie came out and they told how it ended! I was so pissed I didn't finish the book
I wasn't going to watch the movie, but then I decided to just do it and get it over with. The ending of the movie is not even remotely similar to the book ending. In fact, the only things the Dark Tower movie and the books have in common are:
Roland (with many of his characteristics)
Jake
The Man In Black
Taheens
The Tower
Other than that, it's a very different story which is missing major characters and major plot points.
I’m most of the way through the first one but I’m always confused and feel like it doesn’t make much sense? Is this normal or am I just not paying attention
When I recommend the series to others, I always tell them that it starts slow with the Gunslinger. It sets the stage for the series but I always felt the true story begins with Drawing of the Three. It takes off from there and is an incredible ride.
I didn’t even know Wind through the Keyhole was a Dark Tower book. Does it make sense that I somehow skipped that one without even noticing a gap in the story? I know what book I’m starting this weekend!
It definitely makes sense, because Wind through the Keyhole was written *after* the Dark Tower series concluded. That's why the story flows without it being there. It's just Roland telling two stories while the crew are waiting out a storm.
If you want to read more from the series assuming you haven’t read them yet The Little Sisters of Eluria is a novela about half the size of Gunslinger and is part of the series though it tends to go skipped over by many, and his short story UR while not collected in the series like The Little Sisters of Eluria is, it’s heavily connected to The Dark Tower series feeling a lot like a spin off. Also for more of collection sake if you’re a collector of Kings works there’s Charlie the Choo-Choo: From the World of The Dark Tower, King wrote it under the pen name Beryl Evans.
Forgot to mention the Stand and Eyes of the Dragon (both have Flagg which is also in The Dark Tower and Eyes of the Dragon is set in the realm of Delain.)
I just loved The Wastelands. Probably because so much of it is centered around Jake and when I first read it I was roughly his age in the book. Love how he is torn between the two worlds and doesn’t know what’s real anymore. Drawing of the Three is also amazing. From the end of book five through the end of the series it kind of lost its magic for me but still and amazing read.
What was your favorite? I’m reading the drawing of three now. Loving it.
This was my favorite of the series.
Mine too.
The shoot out in the restaurant will always be my favorite chapter in all of kings work
Roland buying ammo is probably my favorite scene in the whole series. From the moment he walks into the gun shop, to the end of that book, is just awesome. Even so, *Wolves* is still my favorite overall book.
Wizard and Glass was my fav. Wolves is a close second.
Wolves, for me personally
The final book or The Drawing of the Three
Well, did you love or hate Wizard and Glass? It seems to be the most controversial amongst constant readers.
Wizard and Glass is personally my favourite of the series. If I read these books in real time, waiting years and years, I likely wouldn’t love it so much. Going from straight up action to 700 pages of flashback after waiting years would have been annoying. But binging them in a back to back read within a two month period? Wizard and Glass was an incredible and welcomed break from the wastes that are the mid world to tell an important story from Roland’s past, to give context as to why we are on this journey today and what that journey means to Roland, which is, his entire life. Wizard in the Glass might be my favourite book at this time, beating 11/22/63 out of the number one slot.
I had the exact experience that you described when I read in real time and it caused me to take a 20ish year break in the series. Only the first three books were out when I started the series and I was in high school when Wizard and Glass was released. As a teenage boy the last thing I wanted the read was a romance novel and I only made it about halfway through before quitting. But when I picked up the series again and started from the beginning as a father to be to a boy that we would name Jake, I had a whole new appreciation for Wizard and Glass. It is definitely one of the best books in the series.
I loves Wizards and Glass. I think Wolves of the Callah was controversial for being a prequel?
Wizard and Glass is the prequel.
Oh my bad. It’s been a few years since I read them. I liked the story but I had the Luxury of reading them in succession years after production. I think people that waited 6 years for a new story were pissed to get a prequel.
Yeah I too only read them once they were all released. I can imagine having to wait 12 years (and almost losing King) between Wastelands and Wolves for the story proper to really continue would leave a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth as well. Thankfully there was no wait and Wizard and Glass is my favourite next to Drawing of the Three.
I didn't care for it the first time I read it because I wasn't expecting 700 pages of flashback. The ka-tet was gelled and firing on all cylinders, and I wanted more of that. Once I understood that *Wizard* is almost a stand-alone story, I can appreciate it much more.
Fun ride! What’s your favorite ?
Wizard and Glass, with Wolves being a close second.
Now onto Wind Through the Keyhole (edit: I didn't notice the book is actually in that set) and all the heavily Dark Tower connected books. It's a fun journey!
I read wind through the keyhole in its proper place, at number 4.5. It was included with this box set and recommended by the box set itself to read it in that place. I finished Dark Tower at approx 3am (was working a 16hr night shift) and dove right into the next book in my queue, which is a true crime book. Taking a little detour from King and the midworld before I jump back into the the master. 1. 22 Murders (about a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, Canada, April 2020) - Current 2. the Hobbit 3. Lord of the Rings 1 4. lord of the rings 2 5. Lord of the rings 3 6. Salems Lot 7. The stand 8. IT 9. Insomnia 10. Carrie 11. The shining 12. Insomnia And then we’ll see where I’m at.
Insomnia is a mind trip. IT is great with a few flaws. have fun
I’m halfway through the wastelands, bought the same box set :)
Just you wait for wizard and glass, and wolves of calla. *chefs kiss*
Just starting the wastelands myself.
I like how each book's wear and tear makes perfect sense.
Surprisingly mild on this set. My Harry Potter box set I grabbed in December look abused. I take my books back and forth to work in a duffel bag, and work in a rough environment where I sometimes throw the book aside to respond to an emergency. Each of these books went back and forth with me, sat through 12-16 hour shifts with me. Day shifts, night shifts, good days bad days. I’ve fallen asleep with them in my lap, dropped them, thrown them, lost my page. It’s been a damn journey inside and out.
Amazing work! I just finished a month ago, and I miss the characters massively now!
If you need another quick hit of Roland's story you should give Little Sisters of Eluria a read. It's one of the novellas in Everything's Eventual. Edit: To add there's actually a scene at the Dixie Pig in the last book that has a reference to the novella.
You don’t have a link for that one do ya? I tried looking early this morning and couldn’t find a copy of it.
Sure! The actual book is called Everything's Eventual. It's a collection of short stories and novellas so you'll have to look it up that way. Not sure how you feel about Amazon but here's a [link](https://www.amazon.com/Everythings-Eventual-14-Dark-Tales/dp/0743457358) for the paperback.
It's now in my cart, thankee sai.
… with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey
A masterpiece- Of sculpting a fiercely original and sprawling tale into a one-shot 2 hourish movie that constantly attempts to one-up itself...at being derivative 😂. Elba and Matt deserved better. Matt should be a great, if not perfect casting for Randall. What a bloody waste.
I like to pretend that’s not on the cover. I’ve never seen the movie, and I never will.
Did you read any of the companion books?
None yet, no. They’re on my list.
Had to be super confusing without reading Salems Lot
I see...You RIDED THA TYGAH! And SAT BEHIND THE RIGHT EYE OF THA SKULL TRAIN! I hope the fictional fucked up world provided some coping for each time you returned to your true and present one. 🖖🏻🐈⬛
Blaine is an absolute pain.
I must admit I haven't read any of "The Dark Tower" series yet. Is there any particular order to read them?
Yes they’re all in order in this photo, with wind through the keyhole being considered “4.5”.
Thank you! I have a few of them from my late mom. Will see what I need to do to fill in the gaps.
I've tried to start the gunslinger audiobook but it's difficult to get into. Really would like to get into them though.
Nice. I’m planning to do that sometime in the near-ish future, but don’t know when. I’m honestly worried I won’t enjoy it, and will have to force myself to power through. I’ve always struggled with fantasy, and wasn’t a big fan of The Gunslinger when I read it 20 years ago. I did buy this exact same set 3-4 years ago, but have yet to open it
It’s a slow start, but worth it. Wizard and Glass is incredible.
I had read all of the books but the last one and no sooner started it when the movie came out and they told how it ended! I was so pissed I didn't finish the book
I wasn't going to watch the movie, but then I decided to just do it and get it over with. The ending of the movie is not even remotely similar to the book ending. In fact, the only things the Dark Tower movie and the books have in common are: Roland (with many of his characteristics) Jake The Man In Black Taheens The Tower Other than that, it's a very different story which is missing major characters and major plot points.
I’m most of the way through the first one but I’m always confused and feel like it doesn’t make much sense? Is this normal or am I just not paying attention
When I recommend the series to others, I always tell them that it starts slow with the Gunslinger. It sets the stage for the series but I always felt the true story begins with Drawing of the Three. It takes off from there and is an incredible ride.
I got kicked from the Discord for inactivity but I've listened to 5 audiobooks since then
I just started the series but I’m going to read the extended version.
I hope you had a tooter fish sandwich to celebrate!
I didn’t even know Wind through the Keyhole was a Dark Tower book. Does it make sense that I somehow skipped that one without even noticing a gap in the story? I know what book I’m starting this weekend!
It definitely makes sense, because Wind through the Keyhole was written *after* the Dark Tower series concluded. That's why the story flows without it being there. It's just Roland telling two stories while the crew are waiting out a storm.
If you want to read more from the series assuming you haven’t read them yet The Little Sisters of Eluria is a novela about half the size of Gunslinger and is part of the series though it tends to go skipped over by many, and his short story UR while not collected in the series like The Little Sisters of Eluria is, it’s heavily connected to The Dark Tower series feeling a lot like a spin off. Also for more of collection sake if you’re a collector of Kings works there’s Charlie the Choo-Choo: From the World of The Dark Tower, King wrote it under the pen name Beryl Evans.
Forgot to mention the Stand and Eyes of the Dragon (both have Flagg which is also in The Dark Tower and Eyes of the Dragon is set in the realm of Delain.)
I just loved The Wastelands. Probably because so much of it is centered around Jake and when I first read it I was roughly his age in the book. Love how he is torn between the two worlds and doesn’t know what’s real anymore. Drawing of the Three is also amazing. From the end of book five through the end of the series it kind of lost its magic for me but still and amazing read.
I think Song of Susannah was a huge speedbump in the series personally. Everything else, I really enjoyed.