Now we are hundreds of pages into the journey of the dark tower but it really feels like it is just beginning. It seems the main characters are just now finding themselves and truly ready for the journey ahead. I can't wait to find out how they handle the next steps of their journey ( )

THAT ENDING!!! WOAH ( )

the unusual story line continues as our plucky adventurers face more surreal challenges. even though this isn't normally a book (or series) i'd pick up based on anything less than recommendations by friends who know what i like, i keep reading... ( )

A very interesting train ride with Roland and his friends. ( )

Blaine is a pain and that IS the truth, and so is ending the novel in the middle of the story, on what isn't even written as much of a cliffhanger before suddenly detouring into Author's Notes. I have all the pity and sympathy for those of you who read it as it was coming out, due to the fact I'm annoyed even though all 7.5 books have already been written and published for me to not have to wait.

I do think I felt like the series came in its stride in this books (and that I started to be able to predict every big move the book was making by the first time it was referenced). I liked seeing the training of the Gunslingers. I like the madness of Roland & Jake, the conclusion of that madness with their reunion, and the unsettled, still in process balancing of their relationship (wherein Roland continues to make promises even the narration points out he has doubt about keeping if it comes down to Jake vs. The Dark Tower).

Also, I unabashedly loved Oy and I can't wait to see more of him. ( )