My Journey Part IV: The Stumbling Block

**Mr. Palmer** · October 18th, 2009

I've reached WIZARD AND GLASS on my journey to the Dark Tower. This will be the third attempt I've had with trying it. I've failed twice before.

Currently, I'm 100 pages in and enjoying it. But I know the flashbacks are on the horizon.

Give me strength, fellow King fans! I need it!

**JohnDalglish** · October 18th, 2009

Hi,

Have strength, it's a magnificent book IMO, and integral to an understanding of Roland, you won't regret it!

Long days and pleasant nights

**Srbo** · October 19th, 2009

Believe it or not, it`s one of the greatest love stories ever written, IMHO.
Unbelievably good.

**Bryan James** · October 19th, 2009

Best in the saga, even though I hate the title. (I don't consider #1 to be part of the series. It's my especial.)

Perfect time of year to read it.

~BJS

**Mr. Palmer** · October 19th, 2009

I really appreciate the replies! It's definitely getting me in the mood for the book.

I'm 150 pages into it, and things are holding up well. This is usually where I start to lose interest, though. However, this time I'm going to persevere! I shall reach The Dark Tower, oh yes.

**JohnDalglish** · October 19th, 2009

Originally Posted by Mr. Palmer

However, this time I'm going to persevere! I shall reach The Dark Tower, oh yes.

Hi,

That's good, and I think in another 150 pages you'll be just as hooked as we all were.

Come back and let us know what you think when you've finished W&G.

Long days and pleasant nights

**M-O-O-N SPELLS MY NAME** · October 19th, 2009

Hold strong, you won't be disappointed!! My favorite of the entire series, and possibly SK's entire career! (If not tops, def. up there!)

**Mr. Palmer** · October 26th, 2009

I finished it.

My thoughts? I hated it. Extemely boring. Though I was glad to read of . That had to be my favorite part. Heh heh.

**Mr. Palmer** · November 11th, 2009

I'd like to change my sentiments about this novel. It's been two weeks since I finished it, and I can't get the characters and story out of my mind.

The love between Roland and Susan is way too strong to be forgotten. And it's managed to catch me in its spell. Now that I think about it, the novel ended way too soon. I would have liked for Roland and Susan's story to continue. And for someone who absolutely despised the book a short time ago, I'm amazed at myself for having such strong emotions for the characters.

Is it one of Sai King's best books? Now, I'd have to say yes. For any book to draw such a range of emotions from its reader is too much to pass up.

**Audaciousfox** · December 29th, 2009

Originally Posted by Srbo

Believe it or not, it`s one of the greatest love stories ever written, IMHO.
Unbelievably good.

As far as love stories go, I'd have to take Bag of Bones over Wizards and Glass. Frankly, I just didn't care a lot for Susan (maybe that's why). I did love the book - it may be my favorite in the series. I certainly think it is the 'hubcap' for those surrounding it. Special mention for the use of flashbacks in the series: I have never found an author that so brilliantly and smoothly handles other 'whens' in stories. Never confusing or dull. Brilliant.