Books...Who Reads Books Anymore?

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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

Quite a few of his later books do, too. I'd say his collaboration with Peter Straub on "The Talisman" comes closest in theme to his Dark Tower books.

Agreed, The Talisman is also an excellent book. Black House was also good, but failed to really capture the magic of the first book. Perhaps it was because the world was no longer being seen through the eyes of a 12-year old; Jack was a lot more jaded in the second book.

I *think* that Insomnia is the only non-series book that ever explicitly refers to Roland.

Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

Of the Dark Tower series, the 4th book has been the only book I've ever mourned finishing. I moped for several days before I could begin another book...and that isn't like me at all! I usually have a book or magazine going at all times, sometimes two books at once.

(Trying to not give spoilers here) yeah, what happened near the end of the Majis part definitely explains a *lot* about Roland's character.

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