The Dark Tower Series: A hard read?
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King also mentioned in an interview given quite a while back that even
has a place in the mid- or end-world. Hmm...
King also mentioned in an interview given quite a while back that even
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I for one believe that not only will Roland NOT make it to the Dark Tower, but I believe that at least one more person will die along the way. Whichever way it goes it will be an emotional ending that cannot come quick enough.
I for one believe that not only will Roland NOT make it to the Dark Tower, but I believe that at least one more person will die along the way. Whichever way it goes it will be an emotional ending that cannot come quick enough.
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Everyone!!!
Go tohttp://www.stephenking.com/DarkTower
Go to books...
click on Wolves of Calla and you can hear part of the new book!!!
Serious spoilers of Alain and Cuthbert...but holy ****..
Go tohttp://www.stephenking.com/DarkTower
Go to books...
click on Wolves of Calla and you can hear part of the new book!!!
Serious spoilers of Alain and Cuthbert...but holy ****..
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Now I'm wondering just how many of King's books will have ties to the Dark Tower. Sure, supposedly they all will, but I wonder how many direct ties we can find.
Anyone have any ideas? Talisman/Black House, for sure. The Stand. Salem's Lot.
I wonder what else...
Anyone have any ideas? Talisman/Black House, for sure. The Stand. Salem's Lot.
I wonder what else...
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Originally posted by bishop2knight
Now I'm wondering just how many of King's books will have ties to the Dark Tower. Sure, supposedly they all will, but I wonder how many direct ties we can find.
Anyone have any ideas? Talisman/Black House, for sure. The Stand. Salem's Lot.
I wonder what else...
Now I'm wondering just how many of King's books will have ties to the Dark Tower. Sure, supposedly they all will, but I wonder how many direct ties we can find.
Anyone have any ideas? Talisman/Black House, for sure. The Stand. Salem's Lot.
I wonder what else...
Ok, in either Black House (which directly connects) or some prologue it is mentioned that children with special powers are the kind that are taken by Breakers, connecting Carrie, Firestarter, and The Shining.
Salem's Lot is directly connected because (spoiler for future books)
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The Stand connects directly to DT4. At one point, Frannie is reading a book by the author Bobbie Anderson from The Tommyknockers, which mentions the writer from The Dark Half, thus connecting all of the Castle Rock stories.
One of the Castle Rock stories (can't remember which one) mentions the events from Pet Semetary.
The Talisman, being connected to Black House, is also connected to the Dark Tower books.
It is connected through the Turtle, who is mentioned as one of the 12 guardians in DT3 or 4. That in turn connects Insomnia and Dreamcatcher because all take place partly in Derry.
Eyes of the Dragon literally takes place the next kingdom over from the one Roland grew up in. Both also feature Flagg as a villian (who makes another connection to The Stand) and Roland even meets Thomas and Dennis at one point in his quest.
One of the books (possibly Tommyknockers) mentions Paul Sheldon, connecting Misery. Since Bag of Bones also mentions Paul Sheldon, that connects those 2 books.
Rose Madder directly connects thanks to the painting. Since the character Cynthia later shows up again in Desperation, that book connects also.
From a Buick 8 is (IMHO) a connection to Hearts in Atlantis (which connects directly) due to the similarity of the cars in both stories.
Anomalies:
Gerald's Game and Delores Claiborne. The books connect to each other, but I have no idea how they connect to the Dark Tower.
Christine is the other book I have no idea about.
There are in many cases several ways that his books connect. I'm mainly trying to just list at least one way. Did I leave any books out?
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Hey Tom, thanks for the list.
If you were to list the top 10-15 books that tie in the most/best with the DT series, which would they be? Some of the books you mentioned seem to tie together, but not necessarily in a big way. I want to read all of those that have tie-ins that are notcible.
Ideas?
If you were to list the top 10-15 books that tie in the most/best with the DT series, which would they be? Some of the books you mentioned seem to tie together, but not necessarily in a big way. I want to read all of those that have tie-ins that are notcible.
Ideas?
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The Stand connects directly to DT4. At one point, Frannie is reading a book by the author Bobbie Anderson from The Tommyknockers, which mentions the writer from The Dark Half, thus connecting all of the Castle Rock stories.
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Originally posted by bishop2knight
Hey Tom, thanks for the list.
If you were to list the top 10-15 books that tie in the most/best with the DT series, which would they be? Some of the books you mentioned seem to tie together, but not necessarily in a big way. I want to read all of those that have tie-ins that are notcible.
Ideas?
Hey Tom, thanks for the list.
If you were to list the top 10-15 books that tie in the most/best with the DT series, which would they be? Some of the books you mentioned seem to tie together, but not necessarily in a big way. I want to read all of those that have tie-ins that are notcible.
Ideas?
The Stand
DT1
Eyes of the Dragon
It
DT2
The Talisman
DT3
Insomnia
DT4
The Little Sisters of Eluria (this is a prequel novella to the DT series, but can be appreciated much more if you already know the story)
Hearts in Atlantis
Black House
Salem's Lot
This is just how I'd recommend them. Someone else may like it a little different. For instance, something like Salem's Lot can fit in just about anywhere. It is important that
The Stand be read before DT4
Little Sisters, HiA, Talisman, & DT4 be read before Black House
Eyes of the Dragon be read before DT2
It before Insomnia
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Hmmm, interesting. My original idea was to read them in all, then read the DT series in order after them all. I had no idea it'd be better to read Black House AFTER DT4.
So, are you recommending these in this order because of the actions that take place are in a certain chronilogical order, or because the connections/tie-ins are better understood and appreciated in this order?
So, are you recommending these in this order because of the actions that take place are in a certain chronilogical order, or because the connections/tie-ins are better understood and appreciated in this order?
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So, are you recommending these in this order because of the actions that take place are in a certain chronilogical order, or because the connections/tie-ins are better understood and appreciated in this order?
So, are you recommending these in this order because of the actions that take place are in a certain chronilogical order, or because the connections/tie-ins are better understood and appreciated in this order?
If in doubt, just take the books I mentioned and read them in publishing order. That should be a pretty safe route.
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For those looking for connections between King's books, try this:
http://www.thedarktower.net/
(click the "connections" link)
http://www.thedarktower.net/
(click the "connections" link)
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Anomalies:
Gerald's Game and Delores Claiborne. The books connect to each other, but I have no idea how they connect to the Dark Tower.
Christine is the other book I have no idea about.
Anomalies:
Gerald's Game and Delores Claiborne. The books connect to each other, but I have no idea how they connect to the Dark Tower.
Christine is the other book I have no idea about.
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Originally posted by moorehed
please do not judge the series based on the first book.
i tell people to read the 2nd book first.
please do not judge the series based on the first book.
i tell people to read the 2nd book first.
Right now, I am in the middle of the 2nd book and, quite honestly, it is one of my favorite King books so far. I thought the first was decent, nothing to write home about. I can't wait to read the 3rd, 4th and eventually the 5th installment.
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I read books 1-4 about a year and a half ago and loved them. I just got Wolves of The Calla and I am starting at the begining with the revised Gunslinger book. I must say the changes are pretty interesting. As hard as it's going to be for me to wait I'm going to start at the beginging again once both books 6 and 7 are released. You really can't read these books individually, well you can but it's much more effective to read it as one whole story.
As far as Book 1 goes I always loved it. The first time I read it I admit I dozed off once or twice but the second time around I really got into it and picked up on a lot of things I looked over previously.
If you are reading The Dark Tower for the first time all the way through to book 5, I recommend reading the revised Gunslinger but I still also recommend reading the original version at some point as well.
Also be sure to checkout "The Stephen King Universe" for in depth connections to all the King's stories.
As far as Book 1 goes I always loved it. The first time I read it I admit I dozed off once or twice but the second time around I really got into it and picked up on a lot of things I looked over previously.
If you are reading The Dark Tower for the first time all the way through to book 5, I recommend reading the revised Gunslinger but I still also recommend reading the original version at some point as well.
Also be sure to checkout "The Stephen King Universe" for in depth connections to all the King's stories.
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Is there a book that "Charlie The Choo-Choo" is based on? I searched the net and the one that book with that title doesn't really match the book in "The Wastelands". I guess it's just a SK creation. Even so it would be neat if it was published as a novelty of some sort.
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Originally posted by Samuel
Is there a book that "Charlie The Choo-Choo" is based on? I searched the net and the one that book with that title doesn't really match the book in "The Wastelands".
Is there a book that "Charlie The Choo-Choo" is based on? I searched the net and the one that book with that title doesn't really match the book in "The Wastelands".
I suppose we could Wold-Newtonian a connection between the Little Engine and Blaine the Mono if we were creative or psychotic enough.
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Does the dark Tower series get easier to read?
The reason I ask is because I read the first book a few months ago and had a hard time reading it. I found myself going back and re-reading sections because it just didn't "click" the first time. I really enjoyed the story but to be honest was getting frustrated trying to read it. Just curious as what to expect from the rest. I plan to start book 2 on my way to Mississippi tomorrow.
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Yes, I thought so. Stick with it, as it is worth it. You are very lucky in that, getting into the game so late, you will likely be able to read ALL of them whenever you want. All but the final book have been released, and it is due in a few months (and is already complete).
For those of us who started reading this saga near when the Gunslinger was originally released, we have had to wait agonizing YEARS between books. At one point, SK even wrote that he didn't think he would live long enough to finish the story. When the van ran over and almost killed him a few years back, it looked very bleak indeed, as he almost gave up writing. In the end, he came through. Having just finished book 6, I now have only one more few months' wait before reaching the clearing in the path. What a long trip its been, but it has been (and will be) worth it. I think and hope you will agree.
For those of us who started reading this saga near when the Gunslinger was originally released, we have had to wait agonizing YEARS between books. At one point, SK even wrote that he didn't think he would live long enough to finish the story. When the van ran over and almost killed him a few years back, it looked very bleak indeed, as he almost gave up writing. In the end, he came through. Having just finished book 6, I now have only one more few months' wait before reaching the clearing in the path. What a long trip its been, but it has been (and will be) worth it. I think and hope you will agree.
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I think it depends greatly on which version of the Gunslinger you read. The new revised edition is 110% better. The original was written as a serial and didn't flow well put together.
As for the rest, I do tend to take more time reading them than say his other novels. But yes they get easier once you get to know what is going on. It gets easier to follow.
I think it depends greatly on which version of the Gunslinger you read. The new revised edition is 110% better. The original was written as a serial and didn't flow well put together.
As for the rest, I do tend to take more time reading them than say his other novels. But yes they get easier once you get to know what is going on. It gets easier to follow.