Dark Tower, thanks Mr King

[Big Matt]

Mr. King,

Well, it’s been a long journey hasn’t it? I started on the path to the Dark Tower many years ago and gobbled up those early stories like a fiend, loving every wild and weird step along the way. Then, I am sorry to say, I lost the path and wandered in my own wastelands for a few years (though not without some very rewarding forays into Neil Gaiman land and the hilarity of the Discworld: thanks Terry!) I guess I had forgotten the face of my father.

Then I found the path again and caught up, though still lagged behind those of the ka tet who stayed true to the Gunslinger. I walked with the Wolves of the Calla and listened to the Song of Susannah and then followed the final path to The Dark Tower.

That final step was bittersweet, a long journey ended and the relief that brought with it was satisfying. But the realization that I no longer would walk with Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake and Oy left me empty and wanting more.

I very seldom find a book (book!?, what a small and simple word to describe such a large part of my life, such a hugely broad world I was able to visit) that can make me smile, laugh even, and then cry within a few chapters. I just wanted to thank you for sharing that world, those people with me. For sticking with it over the years (decades?), for finishing it, adding to the mythology in other books and intertwining this story with so many of your others.

Thank you,

Matt

[TowerGirl]

Mr. King,

Well, it’s been a long journey hasn’t it? I started on the path to the Dark Tower many years ago and gobbled up those early stories like a fiend, loving every wild and weird step along the way. Then, I am sorry to say, I lost the path and wandered in my own wastelands for a few years (though not without some very rewarding forays into Neil Gaiman land and the hilarity of the Discworld: thanks Terry!) I guess I had forgotten the face of my father.

Then I found the path again and caught up, though still lagged behind those of the ka tet who stayed true to the Gunslinger. I walked with the Wolves of the Calla and listened to the Song of Susannah and then followed the final path to The Dark Tower.

That final step was bittersweet, a long journey ended and the relief that brought with it was satisfying. But the realization that I no longer would walk with Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake and Oy left me empty and wanting more.

I very seldom find a book (book!?, what a small and simple word to describe such a large part of my life, such a hugely broad world I was able to visit) that can make me smile, laugh even, and then cry within a few chapters. I just wanted to thank you for sharing that world, those people with me. For sticking with it over the years (decades?), for finishing it, adding to the mythology in other books and intertwining this story with so many of your others.

Thank you,

Matt

Well said, Matt

[Cognac]

very, very, very true. but dont forget about the comics! its not over yet.

[callen193]

dark tower is kool

[Beaker]

Just so you know there is a short story/novella called "The Sisters of Eluria" which is in Everything's Eventual and it stars Roland before The Gunslinger.

Just a little information so you can squeeze a little more Dark Tower into your life.

[patson]

Yes, just finished The Little Sisters of Eluria. A way to get a little more Roland in my life. Nice short story. And thank ya, Big, Big, Big Matt for the thread to thank Sai King.

Long days and pleasand nights.

[michal]

Well, thank you Mr. King for many many many good stories. I was reading you throughout my childhood, adolescence and now adulthood and you could say you're influenced my thinking more than some of my closest friends.

Does this sound stalkerish? Sorry...

[Matthew.Degnan]

Nice post, I haven't finished the series yet but feel like I won't be able to cope when I do, it is thoroughly fantastic, and since SK was influenced so heavily by Lord of the Rings I think its only right to tell the truth and say that SK did a better job.

[Dante Deschain]

That is exactly how I felt when I finished the last book!