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pilardo's review against another edition
3.0
Loved the atmosphere, not enough happened. Will continue but this could have just been combined with the next book.
_ewe_'s review against another edition
3.0
★★★☆☆ --- Book 1
★★★★☆ --- Book 2
★★★★★ --- Book 3
★★★★☆ --- Book 4
★★★★☆ --- Book 2
★★★★★ --- Book 3
★★★★☆ --- Book 4
jwolfpack's review
3.0
I love Stephen King, I really do. Thus far anything I've read of his has been engaging and filled with wonderful, vibrant characters. So I picked up The Dark Tower expecting the same.
I can describe TDT in one word: vague. The characters are vague, the backstory is vague, the motivation is vague, even the setting/time is rather vague. I honestly could not tell you what on earth was going on for the better part of the story. Even so, I always enjoy King's prose—simple yet complex.
I can describe TDT in one word: vague. The characters are vague, the backstory is vague, the motivation is vague, even the setting/time is rather vague. I honestly could not tell you what on earth was going on for the better part of the story. Even so, I always enjoy King's prose—simple yet complex.
thatwellkid's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jayseewhy's review
4.0
This was such a great book in terms of its mystery and world building. Although the story left a bit to be desired, King's haphazard and whimsical writing style was uniquely entertaining. I'm excited for more.
kiti8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bperl's review
3.0
An interesting premise, but marred by moral ambiguity and the typical King vulgarity, despite the high technical skill of the writer himself.