Category: Fantasy

• The Dark Tower

  Finally reaching The Dark Tower left me pondering if Roland’s sacrifices were worth it; the journey mattered more than the destination, after all.

• Song of Susannah

  In “Song of Susannah”, King gets wacky with his story, throws in his own character, and explores themes of choices and consequences.

• Wolves of the Calla

  Wolves of the Calla mixes a classic western tale with bizarre elements and deep themes of redemption, community, and courage.

• Chosen

  I’ve been enjoying the Alex Verus, but Chosen is the first one that left me genuinely uncomfortable about some of Alex’s decisions…

• Wizard and Glass

  Wizard and Glass dives into Roland’s past, revealing love and duty, while questioning fate and the cost of ambition. It’s a poignant detour.

• The Waste Lands

  The Waste Lands deepens the Dark Tower saga, blending weirdness and decay while exploring sacrifice and choices through Roland and his ka-tet.

• The Drawing of the Three

  The Drawing of the Three deepens Roland’s journey, exploring identity and addiction, making it an emotionally engaging progression from The Gunslinger.

• Imajica

  Imajica is a wild, expansive journey exploring reality, identity, and love, featuring flawed characters and Clive Barker’s vivid imagination.

• The Gunslinger

  Revisiting The Gunslinger reveals its deeper themes of obsession and decay, making it feel more significant in King’s wider work.

• Taken

  Benedict Jacka’s “Taken” deepens Alex Verus’s mystery and moral dilemmas, showcasing his growth and expanding the magical world.