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The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla
Stephen King, Bernie Wrightson (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 1880418568
Format: Hardcover, 713pp
Pub. Date: November 2003 |
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Publisher: Warner Brothers
Publications
Edition Description: First Trade
Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 21
Series: Dark Tower Series, #5 |
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- Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance, Volume 1
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- The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands Stephen King
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"Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are bearing
southeast through the forests of Mid-World, the almost timeless
landscape that seems to stretch from wreckage of civility that
defined Roland's youth to the crimson chaos that seems the
future's only promise. Readers of Stephen King's epic series
know Roland well, or as well as this enigmatic hero can be
known. They also know the companions who have been drawn to his
quest for the Dark Tower: Eddie Dean and his wife, Susannah;
Jake Chambers, the boy who has come twice through the doorway of
death into Roland's world; and Oy, the Billy-Bumbler." "In this
fifth novel in the saga, their path takes them to the outskirts
of Calla Bryn Sturgis, a tranquil valley community of farmers
and ranchers on Mid-World's borderlands. Beyond the town, the
rocky ground rises toward the hulking darkness of Thunderclap,
the source of a terrible affliction that is slowly stealing the
community's soul. One of the town's residents is Pere Callahan,
a ruined priest who, like Susannah, Eddie, and Jake, passed
through one of the portals that lead both into and out of
Roland's world." As Father Callahan tells the ka-tet the
astonishing story of what happened following his shamed
departure from Maine in 1977, his connection to the Dark Tower
becomes clear, as does the danger facing a single red rose in a
vacant lot off Second Avenue in midtown Manhattan. For Calla
Bryn Sturgis, danger gathers in the east like a storm cloud. The
Wolves of Thunderclap and their unspeakable depredation are
coming. To resist them is to risk all, but these are odds the
gunslingers are used to, and they can give the Calla-folken both
courage and cunning. Their guns, however, will not be enough.
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Publisher's Weekly
"Time is a face on the water," stretching and contorting reality
as gunslingers Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake and their talking
pet "billy-bumbler" Oy continue their quest to prevent the
destruction of the Dark Tower and, consequently, save all worlds
from Chaos and the Crimson King's evil, red-eyed glare.
Roland-the primary hero of King's epic tale, the first volume of
which appeared in 1982-and company momentarily fall off the
"Path of The Beam" to help the residents of Calla Bryn Sturgis,
a farm town. But as Dark Tower fans know, everything follows The
Beam, so what looks like a detour may really serve the will of
"ka" (destiny). Roland and his posse learn that every 20-odd
years the "Wolves" kidnap one child from each set of the Calla's
twins, bring them to the Tower and, weeks later, send them back
mentally and physically impaired. Meanwhile, back in 1977 New
York City (the alternate world of Roland's surrogate son, Jake),
bookstore owner Calvin Tower is being threatened by a group of
thugs (readers will recognize them from The Drawing of the
Three, 1987) to sell them a vacant lot in midtown Manhattan. In
the lot stands a rose, or rather the Rose, which is our world's
manifestation of the Dark Tower. With the help of the Old Fella
(also known to `Salem's Lot readers as Father Callahan), the
gunslingers must devise a plan against evil in both worlds. The
task, however, is further complicated as Roland and his gang
start noticing behavioral changes in wheelchair-bound, recovered
schizophrenic Susannah. As the players near the Tower, readers
will keep finding exciting ties between the Dark Tower universe
and King's other books, with links to Black House, Insomnia, The
Eyes of the Dragon, The Stand, `Salem's Lot and Hearts in
Atlantis. The high suspense and extensive character development
here (especially concerning Jake's coming-of-age), plus the
enormity of King's ever-expanding universe, will surely keep his
"Constant Readers" in awe. (Nov. 4) Forecast: This fifth
installment of the series (after 1998's Wizard and Glass)
precedes two more novels about the Dark Tower, reported to be
King's last published works before retirement-so expect massive
publicity and sky-high sales. Viking has just published a
revised edition of the Dark Tower series' first book, The
Gunslinger, which could attract new fans to the series, and
Scribner recently released Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A
Concordance, Volume I, by Robin Furth, to give series readers a
thorough refresher course of who's who in books I-IV. Copyright
2003 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
This is the fifth installment of King's epic series, started
more than 30 years ago. In the last segment of the series, we
left our hero, Roland, and his "ka-tet" of companions as they
emerged from the Oz-like crystal palace to return to their quest
for the Dark Tower (Wizard and Glass). Since then, much water
has passed under the bridge in the lives of both the storyteller
and his audience. Nonetheless, we have all gathered 'round the
campfire once more to learn Roland's fate, and King does not
fail us. In the latest portion of this epic tale, the four
gunslingers take a detour from their journey to fight on behalf
of the downtrodden residents of Calla Bryn Sturgis. Fans will
delight not only in King's continued gleeful intertwining of
multiple genres but perhaps most of all in the return of Salem's
Lot's Father Callahan. This hardcover release, promising
illustrations (not seen) by graphic artist Bernie Wrightson, is
an essential addition to any library's King collection. It will
be followed in close succession by the final two volumes of the
series, both of which are completed and scheduled for
publication in 2004. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 7/03.]-Nancy
McNicol, Louise A. Brundage Community Lib., Hamden, CT Copyright
2003 Reed Business Information.
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Number of Reviews: 59 Average
Rating:
Jonathan, someone who reads, December 3, 2003,
It's Unfortunate
It is unfortunate that Stephen King felt compelled to turn out
the last three installments of _The Dark Tower_ as quickly as
possible. It is even more unfortunate that I paid for an Artist
Edition from Donald M. Grant. It is most unfortunate, however,
that this could have been a great book. The story itself is
decent. It will never be my favorite _Dark Tower_ story nor my
favorite King novel, but it holds its own fairly well. It has a
bit of humor, a few thrilling moments, and one or two surprises.
The problem is that the story itself cannot make up for how
poorly written the book is. The Argument is completely
unnecessary, and apparently King thought so as well, considering
that it reads as if it was typed off as an afterthought in ten
minutes. The Prologue is a bit wordy, but otherwise okay. Part
One needs considerable editing; there is far too many recaps
spliced into the narrative, as if King wanted to be sure he
remembered exactly what had happened in the previous books. That
may be fine during composition, but it is simply a waste of
pages in book form. Part Two is far too long; the telling of
tales takes away from the urgency of the story and slows matters
down to a reverse run. Part Three comes too slowly and goes too
quickly; the final confrontation with the wolves lasts only a
few pages. Then there are the little things: none of the main
characters are enjoyable anymore, and none of the new characters
are even remotely likeable. The crowning touch is that while
quite a bit--or so you think--is revealed, nothing really
happens. I like King's work, I truly do, but this is
disgraceful. It is sub-par King, and an insult to his readers.
Larry Sceurman, a Harley owner (FLSTC ) & gun nut,
December 2, 2003,
over and over and over and always better
When The Gunslinger came out, being a gun nut I had to read it.
It was not what I expected, ...It was better. Dark Tower 2 came
out and I had to read them both in order. Dark tower three
appeared and I re-read the three in succession. Ditto Wizards
and Glass. Other King books tie to the Dark Tower in differing
degrees. I can not imagine if a person reads one of them, how
they could do any other than to be Hooked! Steven King is simply
...KING. God how I wish he would write till He's 250 years old.
Also recommended: Coontz' Twilight eyes. read it!
A reviewer, a King Constant reader, November 26, 2003,
I got hold of it early....
My library put the book out on 10-29 and my mother happened to
be there so she snatched it up! I am about halfway through and
it is amazing. Unfortunately, I cannot function in my normal
life as all I want to do is finish it. I would advise readers to
reread 'Salem's Lot before starting this. Enjoy!
Steve Lamperti, an avid fly fisherman., November 18, 2003,
Dark Tower Series
I have read the Dark Tower series several times. I never get
tired reading them. I have been waiting several years for the
next one in the series to be published. There is no
disappointment in his writings.
Also recommended: I have read all of Stephen Kings
novels. Some of them more then once. I especially like Insomnia,
The Talisman, It, The Stand, and The Green Mile. I also have all
of Stephen King's movies. He is a literary genius.
shannon, a mother whose down time is to read, November 3, 2003,
DIE HARD STEPHEN KING FAN
I STARTED THE DARK TOWER SERIES IN SCHOOL AND HAVE BEEN
ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT. I CAN'T WAIT TO FIND
OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT TO ROLAND AND HIS GANG.
Also recommended: MY ABSOLUTE FAVE IS THE STAND WITH IT
BEING A CLOSE 2ND. ANYTHING HE WRITES IS GOLD TO ME THOUGH
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