Wizard and glass....imo

[M-O-O-N SPELLS MY NAME]

Just finished Wizard and Glass...first and foremost....knowing prior to reading the book that it was predominately a love story, I did not have high hopes for this book compared to the previous three. That said, BY FAR THE BEST OF THE SERIES YET!!! Where do I begin singing this book's praises? The characters in this book where amazing....and defintely one of the most emotional books I've ever read. I was so happy when Jonas got what he deserved, and so sad for Roland when Susan was taken from him. And the Wizard of Oz spin was great, I heard the voice of Oz in my head just as it was in the movie! All in all, one of the best books I've ever read! That said, onto "The Dark Tower V : Wolves of the Calla". CANNOT WAIT!!!!

[Ranger_Strider]

Great to hear from someone who 'gets it'. Welcome (sticks out boot and raps it down, whilst putting fist to throat).

[TheHardcase]

JThat said, BY FAR THE BEST OF THE SERIES YET!!! . . . I was so happy when Jonas got what he deserved, and so sad for Roland when Susan was taken from him.

I argee completely. Wizard was the single book upon which then entire series swung like a hinge. Without it, we had no idea who Roland was, what drove his obsession, what were his roots. After W&G, we understood where he came from and how his passion for the Tower took root.

And Susan Delgado was the one love-interest in all of SK's books I was most hoping would beat the odds. Alas, it was not to be.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Alas indeed.

I think the prize for the single most creative piece of 'nagging' in the history of literature must go to Ms Mod (and Julie).

Long days and pleasant nights

P.S. My copy is signed by Ms Mod (Woo Hoo!)

[thymeoperator]

did this book remind anyone else of the three musketeers? it felt to me like that mixed with romeo and juliet, with magic thrown into the mix. i say that in a good way, because i loved this book - but through the whole thing it made me think of the musketeers, and made me really want to reread all those books next! and roland, as an adult in the other books and as a teenager in this book, keeps reminding me of d'artagnan somehow.

[Bubonic]

I recently finished this and loved every page.
Just goes to show the range of Sai King, although I can't say I have read other dramatic romances in order to fairly compare, I think considering the sudden switch and how I stayed completely captivated is testament enough for me! Not much of a bleeding heart either and I really was moved by it all.
Plus there are special treats for avid readers of King, and of classic literature as well.

[KaLikeWind]

Your copy is signed by Ms. Mod... who is Ms. Mod? I take it she's more than just the Moderator for this message board?

[JellybeanJay]

Your copy is signed by Ms. Mod... who is Ms. Mod? I take it she's more than just the Moderator for this message board?

Ms Mod is the best, that's who she is :smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

Your copy is signed by Ms. Mod... who is Ms. Mod? I take it she's more than just the Moderator for this message board?

Hi,

Ms Mod is Marsha DeFillipo Sai King's PA (many other functions), and W&G is partly dedicated to her.

Hope you didn't mind me answering this query, Ms Mod?

Long days and pleasant nights

[Moderator]

Don't mind at all, John. :smile2:

[bluvylet]

I've yet to read the last of the series, but so far, Wizard and Glass is my favorite. I know I'll reread it one of these days. :)

[ChickenStu]

I'm sorry to say I didn't like this one. The story through the first three volumes had such momentum, when it comes to this one (which is essentially one big flashback) it kind of took the wind out of my sails. Found it a chore to read cause the story wasn't interesting to me and I wanted to see the Ka-Tet continue on the quest.

[bluesology]

I remember being very hesitant when this first came out. Obviously I was extremely eager to see the resolution of the Blaine story-line. But knowing that the story was going to be largely set in Roland's past was not something I was looking forward to. I thought that I wouldn't be able to connect as much with the book or that I would find it boring.

As has happened many times in my life, I got to find out first hand how wrong I'm capable of being. There's so much in this book - on paper it would seem like it shouldn't work to take such a Tolkien-esque departure from the main characters for so long but for some reason I hardly even notice. Seeing Roland at such an innocent and young age but already feeling the weight of his responsibilities - the tragedy of the love story - very Shakespearean in the timing of everything. It's one of my favorite books of the saga.