Stephen King's DarkTower

welsh

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I heard that the latest edition of the Dark Tower is out. Any word? Is it good?

I have also heard that Stephen King is finished with the series. ANy confirmation?

Oh and for you fans-

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It's not out yet.

King is indeed done with the series...all finished. After he had his accident in 1999, he realised he might not be around long enough to finish the series...he sat down and started writing. The next book is due out before the end of the year, then "Susannah's Song" (I think), and "The Dark Tower" will be released, concluding the series.

I can't wait.

-Malk
 
The fifth book is out here in the UK, in hardback at £25.

I'm waiting for the paperback version so it'll match the one's I already have, though I've noticed they've reprinted the first four with new style covers so it'll probably still not match. :(

There's also a companion book out with a guide to all the creatures, places and people in the series (so far) by Robin Furth.
 
Naturally, I've gotten "Wolves of Calla". Yesterday, in fact. I'm among the head of a Stephen King cult following at my school and it would be shameful if I didn't.

However, I'm taking my time to read it. I read "The Gunslinger" at an early age and only absorbed the archaic writing style. After a second read, I've grasped alot more of Roland's world. I've read "The Drawing of the Three" at least five times and it's by far my favorite (so far!) in the series. I'm making sure I stretch out Wolves of Calla as long as possible. Before I go on on Wolves of Calla, I'm reading other King books that mention the Dark Tower: "Hearts in Atlantis" (which mentions a breaker by the name of Brautigan), "The Eye of the Dragon" (which mentions Prince Thomas and Dennis, both persuing Flagg), "The Stand" (which is a parallel universe that Roland and his ka-tet journey to), and "Black House" (which further mentions Ted Brautigan).

If you're interested in how good the book is, welsh, go to http://www.stephenking.com/pages/Works/Dark_Tower_V/prologue.php.

It seems that King has taken a step back in his writing style since "The Wizard and the Glass". It's choke full of euphemisms and the vernacular almost verges on Olde English. But still, it's a delight.

Right now, I'm reading Wolves of Calla with my heart thundering. I've already developed the misconception that Roland's current companions will met the same death as his old friends, whom they share similar traits: Eddie following rash and impetuous Cuthbert, Susannah following skilled shot Jamie, and Jake who had already been sacrificed, similar to when Roland had gun down his sworn brother, Alain.
 
For those interested, I just saw the hardback is available at Sam's Club for $20!

THe cover price is like $35.
 
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