the best of the series so far

[soc]

I thought that ‘Wizard and the Glass’ was the best in the Dark Tower series so far. It speaks of childhood excitement, romance, western themes, and is just a good solid book by itself. Very much looking forward to the next instalment. In fact, I was in the book shop the other day and a girl next to me picked up 'Wizard and the Glass' to buy it. I told her, 'That's a really good book, you'll like it.' And she kind of gave this weird look to her boyfriend before muttering some reply. Seems as though some people don't liked to be talked to in book stores. Ah well.

[Kingfan100]

I do have to agree with you, at least, in some parts. From reading, in many settings, I can say that it is by far the most dramatic part of the series. The characters are well created and devolved nicely. And the many twist he throws at me , always wanted me to read more and more.
However, and the only thing that I did not like reading, was those love scenes between Roland and Susan. It brother me a bit, which made me stop and, almost, walk away from the book. Other than, yes, it is King and I started to like his style of writing even more as I read ever so delinquently. In fact, I am considering writing horror myself. (inserts diabolical scheme and mirth here!)

[Big Jim Rennie]

Apart from my full time job, I work a few extra hours a week at a book store. I make sure one of the Dark Tower books are always on my staff picks. You'd be surprised how easy they are to sell when they have someone's seal of approval on them It's too bad the couple was so snotty about the advice. I understand though. When I ask someone if they need help, I usually get a "just looking." Matter of fact, I get a "just looking" often before I've ever asked the question.

As for this book, it is also my favorite. I am really excited about J.J. Abrams working on the series, but if a whole series of movies can't be done, this is the one I would like to be made into a full length. It's a perfect stand alone book, that could always branch out into the others in the series if need be. It's a great story, with action and romance.

The sooner they start making the series into movies, the better, in my opinion!

[Jack Torrance]

Yeah, I agree. If they do make the films this is the one I really hope they can get to.

[plgordon]

I was just into a thread were Wizard and Glass was getting sort of a bad rap, so I had to drop by this one to feel the love. They were all phenominal! Especialy as a completed work. You just cant please all the people all the time I guess!

[thymeoperator]

However, and the only thing that I did not like reading, was those love scenes between Roland and Susan. It brother me a bit, which made me stop and, almost, walk away from the book.

really?? i just finished this book yesterday and i too think it's the best of them so far, i LOVED it, there was never a good stopping point because it was just so compelling, i found it agony to put it down for bed! and i loved the love scenes in it. in the afterward, sk said he put it off a long time because he thought he was bad at doing 'love' or something, but there i was, when i first started getting into the book, thinking, 'oh fantastic, a romance thrown in - no one seems to do romance quite like stephen king' - because he manages to be so touching without being sappy, so it's romantic but with an edge and strength to it, and i really really love it. i thought this book was amazing.

am i going to find out eventually WHY everything in their lives is mirroring the wizard of oz, btw? obviously don't tell me what the reason is! i'm just hoping there's an explanation for it somewhere down the line in further books. i too was thinking i hope they pull off a film version of this one, although i dont know how hollywood would cope with teenage sex.

[davidracz]

I agree. It's my favourite part of the series. The most emotional one.

[bellz666]

I absolutely loved W&G, I thought it was a genius book to put in the center of the series. I have not read books V, VI or VII yet, although I do plan to. I would imagine it's going to be hard to beat this one though.

[Blaine the Mono]

Good choice.

[OhhDiscordia]

I struggled between this and The Dark Tower. Also, the Gunslinger, due to the sheer importance of the beginning of the tale. Is it just that people find Roland's history to be so interesting? I wonder what it is about this book that I like so much, in ways it has little to do with the tale, yet at the same time a lot to do with it if you know what I mean. I will re-read this series, I just finished it for the first time through today, and I'm exhausted, seriously mentally exhausted from the adventure I've just been on. It makes me want to reread the other series I have collected over the years just on the basis of the excitement of getting into them again. I am tempted to dive back in but I think I would drive myself as mad as Roland is to find the darn tower! Does anybody else feel that way after finishing? Of being drawn to just start over?