World Famous Comics: Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, Book 4)
Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, Book 4)
By: Stephen King Publisher: Signet Average Rating: Binding: Mass Market Paperback Label: Signet Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 752 Publication Date: 2003-10 Release Date: October 07, 2003
Product Description: The end is near. Start at the beginning.
The Dark Tower saga builds to an explosive climax... In November 2003, the fifth Dark Tower book hits stores for the first time-followed by books six and seven.
This #1 bestseller heralds the beginning of the end.
Amazon.com Review: Frank Muller, the recognized virtuoso of audiobook narration (The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption), takes on Stephen King's Goliath tale of sorcerers, time travelers, and sci-fi love. Totaling more than 27 hours and spanning 18 cassettes, Wizard and Glass requires the listener to love Muller's Hannibal Lecter-like voice--either that or suffer in audio hell for the equivalent of three full working days. While some might find his breathy staccatos irritating at best, others will find his voice the perfect accompaniment to King's creepy characters and nightmarish plots. (Running time: 27 hours, 18 cassettes)
Roland's Fascinating Past Whereas the first three of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" books propel the storyline further with every word, this fourth installment takes a bit of a different tact, instead doubling back to give some much-needed backstory on the character of Roland of Gilead.
Thus, with our heroes (Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake, and even Oy!) holding palaver around a night campfire, Roland tells a story from his teenage years. In this tale, Roland and friends (Cuthbert and Alain) become trapped in a seemingly unwinnable struggle against shady local townfolk, while at the same time Roland falls madly in love with a local girl who is pledged to become a concubine. Typical King madness!
Many people consider this book to be a "weak link" in the Dark Tower series, as it doesn't really advance the main storyline and it is quite long. Yet, I see it as exactly the opposite. By recounting the exploits of a young Roland of Gilead, the reader is able to better understand the complex emotions that make him the stern, sullen, driven man he is. Plus, Roland's story is absolutely thrilling (I consider it to be the best single portion of the entire Dark Tower series) and will have you turning pages deep into many nights. Make sure to keep the Kleenex box handy, though, as you WILL become emotional wrapped up in Roland's youthful struggles.
Overall, I consider "Wizard and Glass" to be the pinnacle of the Dark Tower series, as it reveals Roland's fascinating childhood and the events that shaped the man he ultimately became. For all you LOST fans out there, I like this book to that show: Without the flashbacks, although they don't advance the actual storyline, the show would be severely lacking in emotional drama and cease to be as entertaining/thrilling as it is. Thus, think of this book as one big flashback...not crucial to the plot, but providing valuable information that will help you connect with Roland on an even deeper level.
Series Takes Huge Step Backwards, Literally and Figuratively. I really enjoyed The Waste Lands (Book 3), but I found this book nearly impossible to finish. It felt like filler, not really adding anything interesting to the series. I felt like the book was going backwards when it should have been going forward.
Awesome! I love this serie from Stephen King and I can't seem to be able to put it down for long ... just can't wait to see what's gonna happen next! To try it is to get addicted to it ... enjoy your reading!
This book is freakin AWESOME. ++NO SPOILERS++
Wizard and Glass is the fourth book in the Dark Tower series and I must say it is by far my favorite and the best thus far. After about 200 pages or so this book takes a very nice and welcome turn into Rolands past and the story is quite remarkable. I have not read much Stephen King, except for The Mist and the first 4 Dark Tower books but I must say that his character development is matched by few. On a side note, I notice that the deeper I get into this series the more I like the first book (The Gunslinger)...........strange because I thought it was decent but not great when I finished it. Also, make no mistake, 2 and 3 are really good, but 4 is unbelieveable.
I LOVE this series After each book in this series ends I can't wait to start the next one. If you haven't read the first three books you need it they are awesome!
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