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A review by erickibler4
Song of Susannah by Stephen King, Darrel Anderson
4.0
The first time I listened to this book was on a long road trip. I don't think I gave it my full attention.
This time I was able to enjoy it fully, listening to it on my walks.
There's a lot of exposition in this book, but that's not a bad thing. A lot of questions needed to be answered. Like: 1) Who is Mia? 2) Who is the father of Susannah's baby? 3) What does Stephen King (in the story itself) have to do with all this? These questions are all answered after a fashion.
The main threads of the story are first, Susannah and Mia and their adventure in New York in 1999, as the baby, Mordred, awaits his imminent approach. Second, Roland and Eddie's trip to Maine in 1977, with a violent altercation with Balazar's men, and a fascinating trip to see Stephen King. Third, Jake and Callahan and their preparation to face off against the Crimson King's minions and rescue Susannah. The whole thing has the feel of a "middle episode", but nevertheless, it's full of suspense.
Maybe the most fascinating part is the coda, which is presented as a selection of King's diary entries dealing with his episodes of creative work on the Dark Tower series, and how certain dark forces may be trying to do away with him before he finishes it. A really stellar meld of metafiction and autobiography no Stephen King fan would want to miss.
This time I was able to enjoy it fully, listening to it on my walks.
There's a lot of exposition in this book, but that's not a bad thing. A lot of questions needed to be answered. Like: 1) Who is Mia? 2) Who is the father of Susannah's baby? 3) What does Stephen King (in the story itself) have to do with all this? These questions are all answered after a fashion.
The main threads of the story are first, Susannah and Mia and their adventure in New York in 1999, as the baby, Mordred, awaits his imminent approach. Second, Roland and Eddie's trip to Maine in 1977, with a violent altercation with Balazar's men, and a fascinating trip to see Stephen King. Third, Jake and Callahan and their preparation to face off against the Crimson King's minions and rescue Susannah. The whole thing has the feel of a "middle episode", but nevertheless, it's full of suspense.
Maybe the most fascinating part is the coda, which is presented as a selection of King's diary entries dealing with his episodes of creative work on the Dark Tower series, and how certain dark forces may be trying to do away with him before he finishes it. A really stellar meld of metafiction and autobiography no Stephen King fan would want to miss.