Roland’s journey is coming to an end and he can hear the song from across the Field of Roses. The ka-tet that he was involved with along the road is no more and the tower with its secrets is only his to witness. But first he must fight the Crimson King who has been locked out of one of the tower balconies. The Crimson King possesses powerful forces – forces Roland hadn’t dare dream of.
Another danger is also lurking in their tracks, one that can barely wait to sink its teeth into Roland – the son of the Crimson King, who also happens to be Roland’s. This son was born with the single purpose of destroying Roland.
For any reader there is bound to be a lot of impatience now just to see how King ties up the knots. The 7th and final book in the series offers up one surprise after another and ends unexpectedly. Without disclosing too much, some readers would probably have preferred a different ending, as this one is certainly not your average “hero saves the day”-type, but leaves some room for the thought process to kick in.
To quickly recap the entire series: as a fantasy reader I have a weakness for attaching myself to an epic plot spanning thousands of pages. Stephen King has been known to drag it out, but never for this long. For those accustomed to King, there are lots of references to his other works – not just glimpses here and there but actual names and places. It doesn’t matter if you’re a King fan though; this story is worth your time.
Tags: Stephen King, The Dark Tower