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pazuzu · 10-09-2004, 08:53 PM

Yes, he has revised the first book. A year ago it was released. The whole book was revised in that he basically re-wrote everything to make the language and quality of writing match the rest of the series. He also incorporated several important changes, not just that one. I would highly recommend you pick it up. The way book 7 ended makes me feel the first book is actually book 8. I suspect the last meeting with walter, which was revised as well, will provide a lot of insight into the looping nature of Roland's quest.

Also, the tower specifically chastised Roland for leaving his horn with Cuthbert's dead body. At THE VERY END of DT 7, it is revealed that this time through he picked it up. The implication being, in my opinion, that he is able to change his fate eventually, and end the cycle.

Also, have you read: Insomnia, Talisman, Black House, Hearts in Atlantis? All of these are important Dark Tower books. Most of SK's books have been incorporated, for instance both Eyes of the Dragon and The Stand have Randall Flag in them, but the four i listed above seem to be the core books.

Thanks for replying. I hope others will filter in here as well.

Paz

10-09-2004, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
pazuzu Upright	Yes, he has revised the first book. A year ago it was released. The whole book was revised in that he basically re-wrote everything to make the language and quality of writing match the rest of the series. He also incorporated several important changes, not just that one. I would highly recommend you pick it up. The way book 7 ended makes me feel the first book is actually book 8. I suspect the last meeting with walter, which was revised as well, will provide a lot of insight into the looping nature of Roland's quest. Also, the tower specifically chastised Roland for leaving his horn with Cuthbert's dead body. At THE VERY END of DT 7, it is revealed that this time through he picked it up. The implication being, in my opinion, that he is able to change his fate eventually, and end the cycle. Also, have you read: Insomnia, Talisman, Black House, Hearts in Atlantis? All of these are important Dark Tower books. Most of SK's books have been incorporated, for instance both Eyes of the Dragon and The Stand have Randall Flag in them, but the four i listed above seem to be the core books. Thanks for replying. I hope others will filter in here as well. Paz __________________ "You have to believe in God before you can say there are things that man was not meant to know. I don't think there's anything man wasn't meant to know. There are just some stupid things that people shouldn't do." David Cronenberg