However it seems that, in the end, King could not find a fitting way to wrap things up and took an easy way out. "Am I the only person to feel cheated and let down by this book, the final chapter of the Dark Tower series which I have been following for over 30 years? My overall impression was that in some ways these books were almost 'writing themselves' and evolving a deep and meaningful story with a life of its own. Let's hope the rumoured TV serialisation and movies turn out half so good, if they turn up at all!" It's a series destined to go down as one of the greats of modern fantasy. Perhaps the most fitting evidence that King succeeded with me is that, despite working my way through all seven books, I am still eager to read more about Roland and his background." "It's one of those series of books that are quite hard to *like*, because they are full of such pain and darkness and sadness, but they are absorbing in a way that very few series can hope to achieve. And finally, he realises, he may have to walk the last dark strait alone.įirst, let’s take a look at the positive reviews: As he finally closes in on the tower, Roland's every step is shadowed by a terrible and sinister creation. Roland and Eddie are in Maine, looking for the site which will lead them to Susannah. Susannah-Mia has been carried off to New York to give birth, Terrified of what may happen, Jake, Father Callahan and Oy follow. Roland's band of pilgrims remains united, though scattered.
I did not particularly like book six, for many reasons, and although I have warmed to it during re-reads it still remains, in my opinion, a weakness, but luckily book seven, this book, provides the series with the fitting denouement it deserves. I found books four and five tough going on first read but wonderfully enjoyable on re-read. The first three Dark Tower books are amongst the best I have read in the genre. My thoughts can be read in the preceding six reviews but I will try to recap my reading experience in one paragraph:
So when I reach the final review I like to look at what others say, what the majority have loved or detested about the seven books. Over thirty years in the writing, it is a vast, sprawling tale of one man's quest, some may say obsession, and the story is excellent, the characters that populate it amongst that special type that remain with the reader forever. Yes, I have slight reservations but when taken as a whole it is the magnum opus that its author, Stephen King, hoped it would be. I hold the Dark Tower series in the very highest regard. When it gets to the last book in a series there is very little left unsaid.
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