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DGoeij
Pan Narran
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Luna, you should never had told me of that prologue. Now I'm completely in the story again, and I have to stop and wait. Grrrr.
Maybe I can begin in Salem's lot again, because it is mentioned and I forgot to much of it to get the point.
Just when the excitement grows, the darn prologue comes to an end. Not that there's nothing to read for me, but marxism can get pretty boring.
oh well, patience is a virtue (did the saying went like that??)
all things serve the beam
What I did think of it? Pretty interesting, the cool way things start to explain themselves when you progress into the story, I always enjoy that kind of writing when it's done in a good way. Besides that. It all sounds so familiar, they mention Gilead, mutants, ancient robots. Its the world I left when I finished Wizards Glass.
Maybe I can begin in Salem's lot again, because it is mentioned and I forgot to much of it to get the point.
Just when the excitement grows, the darn prologue comes to an end. Not that there's nothing to read for me, but marxism can get pretty boring.
oh well, patience is a virtue (did the saying went like that??)
all things serve the beam
What I did think of it? Pretty interesting, the cool way things start to explain themselves when you progress into the story, I always enjoy that kind of writing when it's done in a good way. Besides that. It all sounds so familiar, they mention Gilead, mutants, ancient robots. Its the world I left when I finished Wizards Glass.
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Luna, I loved that prologue. Thanks for mentioning it. Like DGoeij, I just got sucked back into the story big time.
I've got so much Tolkien I want to read. Now I want to re-read DT I-IV, plust the SK stuff that links to it, AHHHHHH! (Never mind the stuff I'm "supposed" to be doing).
Maybe you guys can help me out ... Do you know if anyone has inventoried the links from the DT saga to SK other books? Maybe on a SK forum somewhere? If I had something like that, at least I'd know where to concentrate my SK choices.
Thanks again Luna ... reading that was SO COOL!!!!!!!!
I've got so much Tolkien I want to read. Now I want to re-read DT I-IV, plust the SK stuff that links to it, AHHHHHH! (Never mind the stuff I'm "supposed" to be doing).
Maybe you guys can help me out ... Do you know if anyone has inventoried the links from the DT saga to SK other books? Maybe on a SK forum somewhere? If I had something like that, at least I'd know where to concentrate my SK choices.
Thanks again Luna ... reading that was SO COOL!!!!!!!!
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Mormegil
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Tar-Steve: I just found this thread and I love it! It was an excellent thread to start.
I am a huge DT fan.
SK and JRRT are my favourite authors of all time.
Anyway, I've read DT1,2,3 and 4. I've also read the prologue to DT5. It seems like it's gonna be the best of the series.
My favourite of the series so far was DT2, 'The Drawing of the Three'. I just loved the way that Roland found our world so strange, and the fact that he compared fat lazy american cops to the gunslingers of his world.
As for links in other books,
'The Eyes of The Dragon', Isn't it strange that the evil wizard is called Flagg, just like the one in DT. Are they one and the same??
'Hearts in Atlantis', The whole Ted Brautigan, low men In yellow coats, Crimson King thing.
I don't think i've come across any other links that i'm aware of. But i do have a few more SK books to read.
One other thing though, Did any one find the bear in 'The girl who Loved Tom Gordon' strangely reminiscent of the mechanical bear in DT3?
Would you look at me, i'm babbling. But it is just so cool to have found such a great thread.
I am a huge DT fan.
SK and JRRT are my favourite authors of all time.
Anyway, I've read DT1,2,3 and 4. I've also read the prologue to DT5. It seems like it's gonna be the best of the series.
My favourite of the series so far was DT2, 'The Drawing of the Three'. I just loved the way that Roland found our world so strange, and the fact that he compared fat lazy american cops to the gunslingers of his world.
As for links in other books,
'The Eyes of The Dragon', Isn't it strange that the evil wizard is called Flagg, just like the one in DT. Are they one and the same??
'Hearts in Atlantis', The whole Ted Brautigan, low men In yellow coats, Crimson King thing.
I don't think i've come across any other links that i'm aware of. But i do have a few more SK books to read.
One other thing though, Did any one find the bear in 'The girl who Loved Tom Gordon' strangely reminiscent of the mechanical bear in DT3?
Would you look at me, i'm babbling. But it is just so cool to have found such a great thread.
You're both welcome for the prologue hint...but it's such a tease, lol!
Dgoeij read Salems Lot it is wonderful.
Tar-Steve, I haven't heard if anyone has inventoried the links, but it is interesting isn't it? After all I have a Stephen King Encyclopedia on my shelf, why not an encyclopedia on the links between books? DT is not the only one...for example Gerald's Game and Dolores Claiborne have a link. Or the way certain characters show up in other stories. It is the wonderful world he weaves...connected. There are many references to the Tower, or to Randall Flagg (and his many guises) in many of the books. The Eyes of the Dragon being one, Mormegil. (by the way, welcome!! ) It is what is so cool about the Tower.....because the Tower itself is the center of all the worlds...there are doorways between each, even twins of people..parallel lives....so that connections can be made. Wonderful!!
By the way, is anyone going to watch Stephen King's Rose Red Miniseries on Jan 27th? I can't wait...SK in any form is awesome!
Dgoeij read Salems Lot it is wonderful.
Tar-Steve, I haven't heard if anyone has inventoried the links, but it is interesting isn't it? After all I have a Stephen King Encyclopedia on my shelf, why not an encyclopedia on the links between books? DT is not the only one...for example Gerald's Game and Dolores Claiborne have a link. Or the way certain characters show up in other stories. It is the wonderful world he weaves...connected. There are many references to the Tower, or to Randall Flagg (and his many guises) in many of the books. The Eyes of the Dragon being one, Mormegil. (by the way, welcome!!
) It is what is so cool about the Tower.....because the Tower itself is the center of all the worlds...there are doorways between each, even twins of people..parallel lives....so that connections can be made. Wonderful!!By the way, is anyone going to watch Stephen King's Rose Red Miniseries on Jan 27th? I can't wait...SK in any form is awesome!
I got some links!
Theres a webring site with links to lots of DT sites:
http://e.webring.com/hub?ring=thedarktower
This is the only link I followed so far but it's EXTREMELY comprehensive, well done, and up to date. I haven't gotten through half of it but I'm having a ball:
http://www.darktowercompendium.com/
Theres a webring site with links to lots of DT sites:
http://e.webring.com/hub?ring=thedarktower
This is the only link I followed so far but it's EXTREMELY comprehensive, well done, and up to date. I haven't gotten through half of it but I'm having a ball:
http://www.darktowercompendium.com/
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Mormegil
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Help guys!!
I just found out that theres a DT story called 'The Little Sisters of Eluria'. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a copy of it, cos I would love to read it.
What's it about and whre does it fit in with the other books?
I can't believe I only just found out about this story. When was it written??
I just found out that theres a DT story called 'The Little Sisters of Eluria'. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a copy of it, cos I would love to read it.
What's it about and whre does it fit in with the other books?
I can't believe I only just found out about this story. When was it written??
Rose Red
SK fans should tune in tonight to ABC..."Stephen King's Rose Red" miniseries starts tonight...I know I'll be watching woohoo! Can't wait...I read an article he wrote in TV Guide where he said he almost had a collaberation with Steven Spielberg, but it never came to be. Too bad, eh? Watch the show tonight!
SK fans should tune in tonight to ABC..."Stephen King's Rose Red" miniseries starts tonight...I know I'll be watching woohoo! Can't wait...I read an article he wrote in TV Guide where he said he almost had a collaberation with Steven Spielberg, but it never came to be. Too bad, eh? Watch the show tonight!
Better late than never!
I am still waiting for SK's cameo apearance on Rose Red.
You know what I think? Pretty good show so far but I'd really rather be reading the book. Know what I mean? The book is always going to be better.
Of course, any Stephen King is good. lol
I am still waiting for SK's cameo apearance on Rose Red.
You know what I think? Pretty good show so far but I'd really rather be reading the book. Know what I mean? The book is always going to be better.
Of course, any Stephen King is good. lol
CyberGhostface
Gunslinger
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KENSHIN
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OH my god!!!!1
I loved Desesperation too...
And DreamCatcher...
Now i´m reading "the gunslinger"
I´ve already read it, bus i get the DT 2,3 and 4 and i want to start from the begining...
I love Sthephen King...
One of my favourite book of him is : THE LONG WALK
It's amazing!!!!!!
I'm so glad i found this thread...
Here i am, a fanatic of stephen king
Welcome, Kenshin! So nice to meet another fan....it's been a while since anyone posted on this thread, but I am always up for talk on Stephen King! You should read "Everything's Eventual" a book of short stories...one in particular I mentioned before, "The Little Sisters of Eluria" with Roland, our favorite gunslinger!
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