The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Hedgehog · 10-07-2004, 05:00 PM

Well, it's out, I read it, loved it, and the saga is over - as is Stephen King's career according to the author's notes.

I hate to spoil it for others, so if you haven't read it yet, stop here.

Discussion of the book will occur below.

the_marq · 10-07-2004, 05:14 PM

We already have a thread on this:

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthr...ght=dark+tower

Hedgehog · 10-08-2004, 07:16 AM

I like this thread better. :P

Hedgehog · 10-10-2004, 07:32 PM

OK, I've edited this thread so that it warns everyone that it contains spoilers.

Hedgehog · 10-10-2004, 07:42 PM

I've had some serious discussion with a couple of friends who are now finished with the book and some interesting things dominate the discussion.

1. This last book seemed rushed. This is particularly strange, since the previous book really didn't advance the plot very much. Did King want to finish this book (and his career) so badly that he didn't pay attention to pacing?

2. The above being said, we got LOTS of plot advancement in the last book, at a very fast pace, which made me happy. Unfortunately, the three major villains, after 6 books of buildup, all go out like punks. Major disappointment. Mordred may as well have been cut from the story. Walter's death would have been cool and somewhat deserved, but the easy end of the other villains cheapened it. And the Crimson King being a total incompetent by locking himself out of the tower was just total shortcut on King's part, IMHO. I'd much rather have had Mordred die at birth, have the CK put an end to Walter, and have Roland and the CK have the big apocalyptic showdown at the tower. Instead, Roland pretty much coasts to the tower in this book.

3. Was anyone other than me hoping that Mordred would turn out to be IT? I could see him getting thrown from the top of the tower and vanishing into the past to become Bob "Pennywise" Gray in Derry. What a shame that King didn't think of that.

10-07-2004, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hedgehog Crazy Location: Charlotte, NC	The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower - SPOILERS ALLOWED! Well, it's out, I read it, loved it, and the saga is over - as is Stephen King's career according to the author's notes. I hate to spoil it for others, so if you haven't read it yet, stop here. Discussion of the book will occur below. __________________ Wait a minute! Where am I, and why am I in this handbasket? Last edited by Hedgehog; 10-10-2004 at 07:32 PM..

10-07-2004, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	We already have a thread on this: http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthr...ght=dark+tower __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

10-08-2004, 07:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hedgehog Crazy Location: Charlotte, NC	I like this thread better. :P __________________ Wait a minute! Where am I, and why am I in this handbasket?

10-10-2004, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hedgehog Crazy Location: Charlotte, NC	OK, I've edited this thread so that it warns everyone that it contains spoilers. __________________ Wait a minute! Where am I, and why am I in this handbasket?

10-10-2004, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hedgehog Crazy Location: Charlotte, NC	I've had some serious discussion with a couple of friends who are now finished with the book and some interesting things dominate the discussion. 1. This last book seemed rushed. This is particularly strange, since the previous book really didn't advance the plot very much. Did King want to finish this book (and his career) so badly that he didn't pay attention to pacing? 2. The above being said, we got LOTS of plot advancement in the last book, at a very fast pace, which made me happy. Unfortunately, the three major villains, after 6 books of buildup, all go out like punks. Major disappointment. Mordred may as well have been cut from the story. Walter's death would have been cool and somewhat deserved, but the easy end of the other villains cheapened it. And the Crimson King being a total incompetent by locking himself out of the tower was just total shortcut on King's part, IMHO. I'd much rather have had Mordred die at birth, have the CK put an end to Walter, and have Roland and the CK have the big apocalyptic showdown at the tower. Instead, Roland pretty much coasts to the tower in this book. 3. Was anyone other than me hoping that Mordred would turn out to be IT? I could see him getting thrown from the top of the tower and vanishing into the past to become Bob "Pennywise" Gray in Derry. What a shame that King didn't think of that. __________________ Wait a minute! Where am I, and why am I in this handbasket?