For readers new to The Dark Tower, THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE is a stand-alone novel, and a wonderful introduction to the series. It is a story within a story, which features both the younger and older gunslinger Roland on his quest to find the Dark Tower. Fans of the existing seven books in the series will also delight in discovering what happened to Roland and his ka tet between the time they leave the Emerald City and arrive at the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis.This Russian Doll of a novel, a story within a story, within a story, visits Mid-World's last gunslinger, Roland Deschain, and his ka-tet as a ferocious storm halts their progress along the Path of the Beam. (The novel can be placed between Dark Tower IV and Dark Tower V.) Roland tells a tale from his early days as a gunslinger, in the guilt ridden year following his mother's death. Sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape shifter, a 'skin man,' Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, a brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast's most recent slaughter. Roland, himself only a teenager, calms the boy by reciting a story from the Book of Eld that his mother used to read to him at bedtime, 'The Wind through the Keyhole.' 'A person's never too old for stories,' he says to Bill. 'Man and boy, girl and woman, we live for them.' And stories like these, they live for us.The back cover of this trade paperback edition features some 8,000 faces of those who entered the StephenKingFaces competition. These faces are indiscernible to the naked eye on the actual covers but they can be found and identified with the zoom mechanism on http://www.stephenkingfaces.com/
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'[A] phantasmagorical folk tale ... King's ability to entertain and unsettle cannot be denied. The skill with which he delivers a shock or sense of gothic terror is simply unmatched' -- Independent on Sunday 'Perfectly balanced: another excellent example of King's sheer skill as a storyteller.' -- Daily Express 'A frantic-paced puzzle-box adventure that encompasses gunslinger Roland Deschain's early years, werewolves and powerful storytelling.' -- Shortlist 'King is one of the great popular artists of our time.' -- Independent 'Like John Steinbeck, he's an unfussy writer whose voice is rooted equally in the rhythms of everyday speech and the mythic made manifest in everyday life. Indeed, reading King, you often sense the presence of the dustbowl America of The Grapes of Wrath ... a King novel has a sparse elegance that most novelists never achieve in a whole career. Put it down to the insistent, economical and wholly distinctive authorial voice.' -- SFX Magazine 'Classic King, fine characters, compellingly written in a gripping, well-honed plot' -- Daily Express on WOLVES OF THE CALLA 'Superbly energetic, it's King at his best.' -- Mail on Sunday on WIZARD AND GLASS
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'At the age of 19 Stephen decided he would like to write an epic similar to The Lord of the Rings. The 'spaghetti Westerns' of that time [specifically The Good, the Bad and the Ugly] and a poem written by Robert Browning, 'Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came', became the inspiration for his magnum opus. The series written and published separately over a period of 22 years consists of seven books and the short story, 'The Little Sisters of Eluria' published in his short story collection, EVERYTHING'S EVENTUAL.' From the author's website.
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The Dark Tower series has always been coveted by many Stephen King fans, so it's a welcome sight to see another book added to the mythology even though Roland "The Gunslinger" Deschain's quest came to an end several years ago. Taking place between Volume 4 (Wizard & Glass) and Volume 5 (Wolves Of The Calla) we find Roland and his group seeking shelter from a deadly storm during their venture.
The incident recalls to Roland a past murder mystery he investigated in his youth as well as the story that he heard as a child that connects to the storm and the case from long ago. Roland decides to tell these tales to his comrades to pass the time, with the reader falling progressively into each story and then coming back to the present. Longtime readers are rewarded with bits of info that shed some light on a few characters we 're already familiar with, but the structure is very similar to Volume 4's heavy return to the past and therefore only a bit of time is spent expanding Roland 's current journey.
Still, for fans who believed that this series was over, a return to the wickedly bizarre and fantastical world that King created continues to prove itself as a fascinating read. Definitely a must for faithful followers.
The incident recalls to Roland a past murder mystery he investigated in his youth as well as the story that he heard as a child that connects to the storm and the case from long ago. Roland decides to tell these tales to his comrades to pass the time, with the reader falling progressively into each story and then coming back to the present. Longtime readers are rewarded with bits of info that shed some light on a few characters we 're already familiar with, but the structure is very similar to Volume 4's heavy return to the past and therefore only a bit of time is spent expanding Roland 's current journey.
Still, for fans who believed that this series was over, a return to the wickedly bizarre and fantastical world that King created continues to prove itself as a fascinating read. Definitely a must for faithful followers.
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This book fits into the previous series perfectly. I was heartbroken when I finished the last book, knowing that was the end of my time with Roland and his Ka-Tet. This book is mainly based around Roland telling a tale of a childhood story that he was told as a child. The story has the same gripping nature of the rest of the series, and does provide an all too familiar link. It also gives insight into more of Roland's past.
I would have enjoyed more time with Roland and the gang, but all in all, I was very happy with this book, and a feeling of familiar disappoint came at the end of this book; not disappointed in the book but rather that my time with the characters is once again over.
I would have enjoyed more time with Roland and the gang, but all in all, I was very happy with this book, and a feeling of familiar disappoint came at the end of this book; not disappointed in the book but rather that my time with the characters is once again over.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Much like all other dark tower fans, Im totally in love with this series, and again, much like dt fans out there, i was afraid this might not fit into the completed story. However, this book did not take anything away from the story it fit in so snuggly, and my fiance who is currently reading the series was able to seamlessly read this book into the previously completed saga. Well done once again SK, pleasant days and pleasant nights.
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A story within a story within a story
Very good story telling, as usual. This is not a disappointment, a very good 'side-story' from the original series. Very fun to read!
Published 27 days ago by D. Lyle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great King book.
I did like this book and no you don't have to have read the gunslinger series to enjoy it although it does help as you know the participants from the series. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paula M. Mcvicar
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Another fabulous story by Stephen King
I can't say much more than this: Stephen King knows how to please his long-time fans. I was sad to see the Ka-tet end their quest in The Dark Tower VII, so the reading of this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. B. Eoff
3.0 out of 5 stars
Much more than a storm in a tea cup.
As Roland tries to shelter from a menacing storm I was reminded slightly of the same kind of atmosphere as the witches conjure up evil at the beginning of Macbeth and,indeed,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Oliver Lambard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it as I i love every Stephen King book I have read wonderful...
Wonderful read!!! Great addition to the Dark Tower Series, Would love to see more books like this that add to the background and experiences of the characters in the series.
Published 2 months ago by Gale A Amos-Weiterman
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First preview
Was lovely to hear King reading his own story, he reveals the characters which I found entertaining. This is part of a series that I have ordered all. Read more
Published 3 months ago by agent4982
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Good Book!!!!
Bought as a gift for my husband...he is reading it right now and is enjoying it....good read, Would by again....
Published 4 months ago by Patricia Rayburn
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great story from a great author
a must read for followers of stephen kings dark tower series. if you have bn0ot read anyu dark tower stories from mr king, i would suggest reading the gunslinger first to decide if... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anthony J. Grover
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The Wind Through the Keyhole
As soon as the book arrived i opened it and started reading, and so far i am enjoying the journey (again).
Published 10 months ago by TWaller
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Equal to the original run
I would rank this equal to the original series. I didn't enjoy it my first read through, I think I had way too high expectations. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Soupernaut
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