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There is more humanity mixed in with the horror in this book. My nightmares weren't as scary.
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Tried to read it but it didn't grab me.
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Great book, intense, scary.
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This is book two in the seven book series and probably the most important in the development of the story line. A great read, every time I read it.
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The second volume in a series. "The last gunslinger is drawn through a door that brings him to contemporary america." Classic King.
Jenn D. (duffeybooks) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 59 more book reviews
very creepy
Tia M. (dsire1luv) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 42 more book reviews
The series is a must read for King fans. And King fans know how good most of his works are. The dark Tower series in no exception, great, captivating.... get the books!
I enjoyed the whole series, but this book was one of the three story pivots, where the Three are Drawn and Roland's quest really begins. This book has the original art.
Great series!!
Continuing saga of the "Gunslinger" series by Stephen King.
Alex C. (FrequentReader) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 40 more book reviews
Excellent like the rest of the series. Gripping.
Mary J. (mpmarus) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 133 more book reviews
I read the first book in the series and was ready to quit. Each book further I read makes me appreciate the series more...
Sonny B. (coachbuccinator) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 28 more book reviews
The Man in Black is dead, and Roland is about to be hurled into 20th-century America, occupying the mind of a man running cocaine on the New York/Bermuda shuttle. A brilliant work of dark fantasy inspired by Browning's romantic poem, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came".
From Publishers Weekly
Elaborating at great length on Robert Browning's cryptic narrative poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," the second volume of King's post-Armageddon epic fantasy presents the equally enigmatic quest of Roland, the world's last gunslinger, who moves through an apocalyptic wasteland toward the Dark Tower, "the linchpin that holds all of existence together." Although these minor but revealing books (which King began while still in college) are full of such adolescent portentousness, this is livelier than the first. Roland enters three lives in the alternate world of New York City: junkie and drug runner Eddie Dean, schizophrenic heiress Odetta Holmes and serial murder Jack Mort. If King tells us too little about Roland, he gives us too much about these misfits who are variously healed or punished exactly as expected. Typically, King is much better at the minutiae and sensations of a specific physical world, and several such bravura sequences (from an attack by mutant lobsters to a gun store robbery) are standouts amid the characteristic headlong storytelling.
Elaborating at great length on Robert Browning's cryptic narrative poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," the second volume of King's post-Armageddon epic fantasy presents the equally enigmatic quest of Roland, the world's last gunslinger, who moves through an apocalyptic wasteland toward the Dark Tower, "the linchpin that holds all of existence together." Although these minor but revealing books (which King began while still in college) are full of such adolescent portentousness, this is livelier than the first. Roland enters three lives in the alternate world of New York City: junkie and drug runner Eddie Dean, schizophrenic heiress Odetta Holmes and serial murder Jack Mort. If King tells us too little about Roland, he gives us too much about these misfits who are variously healed or punished exactly as expected. Typically, King is much better at the minutiae and sensations of a specific physical world, and several such bravura sequences (from an attack by mutant lobsters to a gun store robbery) are standouts amid the characteristic headlong storytelling.
Christa P. (romeo) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 334 more book reviews
I loved this series. My favorite King novel!
The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is my second favorite fantasy series of all time, second only to Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings.
Another one of Stephen King, best books. It makes you want to read more and more!
Gripping. Caught me from the first. You could see the improvement in his writting style from the previous book.
Wanda W. (wandawood) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
The Dark Tower series is a great read.
Rose M. (RosieToes65) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 46 more book reviews
With Breathtaking imagination, continues His brilliant Epic. Masterfully interweaving dark evocative fantasy with gritty realism
Deanna A. (Midland-Books) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 17 more book reviews
Interesting book. Expands beyond "The Gunslinger" and packs a lot more adventure and thrills than the first book in the series.
Leigh V. (leighcd7) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
Great series. I've read this several times.
Tabatha L. (tabathalantz) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 114 more book reviews
This was soooo much better than The Gunslinger!!
love it can't wait to read the rest of the series
Peggy D. (atleast10hats) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 222 more book reviews
Elaborating at great length on Robert Browning's cryptic narrative poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," the second volume of King's post-Armageddon epic fantasy presents the equally enigmatic quest of Roland, the world's last gunslinger, who moves through an apocalyptic wasteland toward the Dark Tower, "the linchpin that holds all of existence together." Although these minor but revealing books (which King began while still in college) are full of such adolescent portentousness, this is livelier than the first. Roland enters three lives in the alternate world of New York City: junkie and drug runner Eddie Dean, schizophrenic heiress Odetta Holmes and serial murder Jack Mort. If King tells us too little about Roland, he gives us too much about these misfits who are variously healed or punished exactly as expected. Typically, King is much better at the minutiae and sensations of a specific physical world, and several such bravura sequences (from an attack by mutant lobsters to a gun store robbery) are standouts amid the characteristic headlong storytelling.
Christine G. (Cricket) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 69 more book reviews
FROM THE INSIDE COVER:
The Drawing of the Three continues the epic saga of The Dark Tower, hurling The Gunslinger into the twentieth century.
Once again Stephen King masterfully interweaves dark, evocative fantasy and icy realism, as his hero, Roland, The Last Gunslinger, pursues his quest for The Dark Tower. Roaming another world that is a nighmarishly distorted mirror image of our own, he is drawn through a mysterious door that brings him into 1980's America. Here he links forces with the defiant young Eddie Dean and with beautiful, brilliant, and brave Odetta Holmes, in a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies. With a storytelling skill that is sheer magic, and with breathtaking boldness of imagination, Stephen King has risen to the peak of his power to create a compelling epic that is at once enigmatic and familiar...and always compulsively readable.
MY OPINION
I really liked this book. It is the best one out of the first three. I was really drawn into the story and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen. I am so glad I continued with this series. I had a hard time getting into the first book, The Gunslinger, but I had already ordered the other books so felt obligated to read them. GOOD THING I DID. I loved this book.
The Drawing of the Three continues the epic saga of The Dark Tower, hurling The Gunslinger into the twentieth century.
Once again Stephen King masterfully interweaves dark, evocative fantasy and icy realism, as his hero, Roland, The Last Gunslinger, pursues his quest for The Dark Tower. Roaming another world that is a nighmarishly distorted mirror image of our own, he is drawn through a mysterious door that brings him into 1980's America. Here he links forces with the defiant young Eddie Dean and with beautiful, brilliant, and brave Odetta Holmes, in a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies. With a storytelling skill that is sheer magic, and with breathtaking boldness of imagination, Stephen King has risen to the peak of his power to create a compelling epic that is at once enigmatic and familiar...and always compulsively readable.
MY OPINION
I really liked this book. It is the best one out of the first three. I was really drawn into the story and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen. I am so glad I continued with this series. I had a hard time getting into the first book, The Gunslinger, but I had already ordered the other books so felt obligated to read them. GOOD THING I DID. I loved this book.
This paperback has a library sticker on it because I bought it at a library sale. This is part two of the Dark Tower. The Last Gunslinger finds a door that leads him to contempary America.
Amanda P. (YsabolLadyhawke) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 24 more book reviews
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Stephen King returns to the Dark Tower in this second mesmerizing volume in his epic series. Roland of Gilead has mysteriously stepped through a doorway in time that takes him to 1980s America, where he joins forces with the defiant Eddie Dean and courageous Odetta Holmes. A savage struggle has begun in which underworld evil and otherworldly enemies conspire to bring an end to Roland's desperate search for the Dark Tower. Masterfully weaving dark fantasy and icy realism, The Drawing of the Three compulsively propels readers toward the next chapter. Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, The Dark Tower series is unlike anything you've ever read. Here is Stephen King's most visionary piece of storytelling, a magical mix of fantasy and horror that may well be his crowning achievement.
Stephen King returns to the Dark Tower in this second mesmerizing volume in his epic series. Roland of Gilead has mysteriously stepped through a doorway in time that takes him to 1980s America, where he joins forces with the defiant Eddie Dean and courageous Odetta Holmes. A savage struggle has begun in which underworld evil and otherworldly enemies conspire to bring an end to Roland's desperate search for the Dark Tower. Masterfully weaving dark fantasy and icy realism, The Drawing of the Three compulsively propels readers toward the next chapter. Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, The Dark Tower series is unlike anything you've ever read. Here is Stephen King's most visionary piece of storytelling, a magical mix of fantasy and horror that may well be his crowning achievement.
MaryJean Z. (jysgirl) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 23 more book reviews
While pursuing his quest for the Dark Tower through a world that is a nightmarishly distorted mirror image of our own, Roland, The Last Gunslinger, is drawn through a mysterious door that brings him into contemporary America.
Here he links forces with the defiant yound Eddie Dean, and with the beautiful, brilliant and brave Odetta Holmes, in a savage struggle aginst underworld evil and otherworldly enemies.
Once again, Stephen King has materfully interwoven dark, evoctive fantasy and icy realism.
(inside cover of book)
Here he links forces with the defiant yound Eddie Dean, and with the beautiful, brilliant and brave Odetta Holmes, in a savage struggle aginst underworld evil and otherworldly enemies.
Once again, Stephen King has materfully interwoven dark, evoctive fantasy and icy realism.
(inside cover of book)
The Dark Tower 11
Stacey B. (tysmom) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
excelent novel, but the cover is differnet than shown
Bonnie F. (LadyPatriot) reviewed The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Bk 2) on + 25 more book reviews
Excellent Read...part of box set.
