I just finished The Dark Tower by Stephen King. This was volume seven and is the conclusion of the Gunslinger series (which King started writing in 1970). This is quite an investment to read, most of the books are giant unabridged dictionary sized. The print is fairly large though so mayhap it’s not really as long as it looks. This one took me a while to read – about two weeks. I usually average about one book per week. Anyway, I’m still thinking about the conclusion. Parts of the last book were very sad. The only other book that has come close on the sadness scale was For Whom the Bell Tolls (Hemingway). I actually had to stop reading The Dark Tower and pull my self together before continuing. It’s funny how you get to know characters and care what happens to them. Especially after living with them through their adventures for thousands and thousands of pages. They almost seem like real people. Anyway, pontificating any more about it seems lame, so I’ll stop. Let me just say that it’s worth it. Clearly, this is the pinnacle of King’s work, and I thank him for it. Thankye sai King.
Long days and pleasant nights.
