386 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476727738
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner International
Publication date: 01 February 2013
Description
In a storytelling tour de force, Stephen King explores an uncharted corner of the Dark Tower universe—and the early days of the gunslinger Roland—with the twice-told tale of a murderous shape-shifter, a “skin-man” who inspires fear and wonder, fan...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,093 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
mysterious 44%
emotional 34%
tense 28%
reflective 20%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 41% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Body horror, CancerModerate
Child death, Cursing386 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476727738
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner International
Publication date: 01 February 2013
Description
In a storytelling tour de force, Stephen King explores an uncharted corner of the Dark Tower universe—and the early days of the gunslinger Roland—with the twice-told tale of a murderous shape-shifter, a “skin-man” who inspires fear and wonder, fan...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,093 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
mysterious 44%
emotional 34%
tense 28%
reflective 20%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 41% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Body horror, CancerModerate
Child death, Cursing