A review by eternitylaep
The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Drawing of the Three was a vast improvement on the story, world, character, and everything in between from The Gunslinger. Roland feels far more dynamic now than he did during the first novel, and he wasn't exactly lacking during that one either. The cast struggles, and they struggle hard throughout this novel. I really liked all the new characters that we got to meet and the way that King is tying things back to the first entry is already very intriguing. I think right now what I'm really looking forward to in the next novel of the Dark Tower is some more scenes with just Roland's gang. I also of course want to see Jake return to the fold as I believe he will. And some more action where it's just Roland and his pistols like in Tull during the first entry. So far this feels so different from everything I've been reading over the past three years and it makes me so happy. Unfortunately based off of the extended reading guide I am following I won't be returning to Roland and the Dark Tower for a little while, but I think that will only make the return that much sweeter.