Stephen King Fans discussion

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The Wind Through the Keyhole

Read this in vacation in July. Loved it. Obviously adds little to the main narrative, but we get a great tale from the history of Midworld, and some more interesting insights into Roland's past as a nice follow up to W&G

This is such a great little story. It had a great mood and tone and like LIttle Sisters of Eluria, it was nice to see Roland on a mini adventure that wasn’t directly DT related.

This is my first readthrough, this story is great so far. I'm about 75% through it. I decided to read this one before I read Wolves of Calla, no regrets.

Ok, so in the argument (I think) in WotC, there is a reference to Marten possibly being Maerlyn. Doesn't this book basically proven otherwise?

I loved this one. It was also my first read through and I liked where it picked up right at the end of The Drawing of the Three.

Yes it he did a good job of linking it to Wizards and Glass I like the reveal on how the Billy Bumblers are able to predict these storms.

I am starting this tonight. I know, I am behind, again.

It's no problem Nancy we are here for you. Trust me you aren't that far behind.

This is the only book in the series I have not read. I have been waiting to do a re-read. So I am excited!

Nancy I predict you will love this book as much as you do the others.

Nancy wrote: "This is the only book in the series I have not read. I have been waiting to do a re-read. So I am excited!"

It's a really well told story within a story within a story

Just getting into the wind through the keyhole story after trying to track down the skin-man. This is my second read and I'm remembering how much I liked it the first time.

I’m up to the part where they found Young Bill and Roland has a plan....

Tim is almost on his way to find Maerlyn’s house in the Endless Forest...

I thought maybe a body was going to be in that trunk.

I am thinking about starting dark tower series next what y’all think?

Yes!

It’s one of my favorite series.

i got all 7 books in physical books to hold 🙌

Monique wrote: "I am thinking about starting dark tower series next what y’all think?"

Hey, Monique, Dark Tower is a great choice too, though you may wonder after reading the first book. Things pick up after that.

I’m trying to save all the series last read the single novels first nick

Monique wrote: "I’m trying to save all the series last read the single novels first nick"

Not a bad idea. Reading the series will take you out for a while, though you seem to be reading really quickly.

I am reading quickly I got one on my iPhone and a physical book in my hand too

Nick wrote: "Monique wrote: "I am thinking about starting dark tower series next what y’all think?"

Hey, Monique, Dark Tower is a great choice too, though you may wonder after reading the first book. Things pi..."

I don't get the Gunslinger hate. I liked that one.

Marcus I’m not starting the series until after I read all he’s single novels first

Monique wrote: "I am thinking about starting dark tower series next what y’all think?"

Monique, you will like the dark tower Series

Marcus wrote: "Nick wrote: "Monique wrote: "I am thinking about starting dark tower series next what y’all think?"

Hey, Monique, Dark Tower is a great choice too, though you may wonder after reading the first bo..."

Marcus, The gunslinger is a difficult book to get your head around but it serves it's purpose and is worth reading.

I loved the Gunslinger far better the second time around

Yes on the second reading it is better but then it is also easier to see how it fits into the series as well.

Finally finished this, liked it a lot. Not as powerful as W & G but still offering a memorable story, good insights into the making of Roland, and especially his feelings about his mother.

Here's my review.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I like how he wrote a story where the character tells a story to his ka-tet and in this story he tells a young lad another story. It is hard for me to write the analysis just imagine how hard it is to actually write it the story. OK which story am I in and which one am I telling and which one is the main story. My head hurts just thinking about it.

Wizard and Glass is on my list to read; my question is should I read the wind through the keyhole next after that or move onto book 5?

Read Wind Through the Keyhole next. It was intended to be after Wizard and Glass and it does take place right after Wizard and Glass but it’s more a pit stop on their travels and Roland tells another story from his youth. The story he is telling also takes place after Wizard and Glass.

Read Wind through the Keyhole, it is a good lead in to The wolves of the Calla

Wow, this was great. I know King is a great writer, but to write a story within a story, within another story...that's just crazy. But, it was great. It was so well done. I still miss our main characters, but I really loved this book.