• The Dark Tower

  • The Dark Tower VII
  • By: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (23,253 ratings)

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The Dark Tower

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

All good things must come to an end, Constant Listener, and not even Stephen King can write a story that goes on forever. The tale of Roland Deschain's relentless quest for the Dark Tower has, the author fears, sorely tried the patience of those who have followed it from its earliest chapters. But attend to it a while longer, if it pleases you, for this volume is the last, and often the last things are best.

Roland's ka-tet remains intact, though scattered over wheres and whens. Susannah-Mia has been carried from the Dixie Pig (in the summer of 1999) to a birthing room (really a chamber of horrors) in Thunderclap's Fedic Station; Jake and Father Callahan, with Oy between them, have entered the restaurant on Lex and 61st with weapons drawn, little knowing how numerous and noxious are their foes. Roland and Eddie are with John Cullum in Maine, in 1977, looking for the site on Turtleback Lane where "walk-ins" have been often seen. They want desperately to get back to the others, to Susannah especially, and yet they have come to realize that the world they need to escape is the only one that matters.

Thus the audiobook opens, like a door to the uttermost reaches of Stephen King's imagination. You've come this far. Come a little farther. Come all the way. The sound you hear may be the slamming of the door behind you. Welcome to The Dark Tower.

Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, The Dark Tower series is unlike anything you've ever heard. Here is Stephen King's most visionary piece of storytelling, a magical mix of fantasy and horror that may well be his crowning achievement. Don't miss the other volumes of Stephen King's The Dark Tower.
©2004 Stephen King (P)2004 Simon & Schuster Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

Critic reviews

"A pilgrimage that began with one lone man's quest to save multiple worlds from chaos and destruction unfolds into a tale of epic proportions....a closer look at the brilliant complexity of his Dark Tower world should explain why this bestselling author has finally been recognized for his contribution to the contemporary literary canon. With the conclusion of this tale...King has certainly reached the top of his game." (Publishers Weekly)

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absolutely amazing! my heart sings with this tale.

Jake of Nebraska is with you Roland! may you rest at the end! may it please you

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beautiful tale

this was an amazingly bitter-sweet conclusion to am mesmerizing tale that kept me engrossed for weeks. It took me only a Month or so to go through the entire series, and I am glad I did it.

This is easily one of King's best. I don't want to give anything away, plus if you are considering this volume then you have read the first six already and NEED this one. Just go for it.

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I liked the ending

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I know many didn't appreciate it, but I found it fun and clever and more satisfying than most endings.In general I could do without the spiders and ghouls that Stephen King tend's to resort to. Other than that I love his stories and was totally hooked on this series. The narration was fantastic except for the female characters that were supposed to be beautiful. Men in vocal drag just don't allow me to visualize beautiful women.Also, about that imperfection that gets erased.. . She had a much bigger problem.. . I don't get that choice. If you listened/read, you should know what I mean.

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superb

I am sorry and glad to finish. I will miss traveling with all of the characters on the journey.

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The fate of readers is that of Roland's

Love this story and can't wait to see it on the screen! SK's most memorable story!

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Better with each listen

With each reading and listen, I grow more attached to this story. Of course of the eight books this is my least favorite, but only because the journey has to end.

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I found this Worthy

5 stars because I finished it and truely felt something.

A great ending to a great series.
I continue to care about characters in the 7th book, that is worthy of a WOW.

Enjoy!

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I'm so sad now.....

great book from a great series
Stephen King has done it again.
love the narration very well done.

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Excellent with one negative

Excellent book, a great story, and a very good series in its entirety. My only complaint would be that the audio quality of this recording changes quite drastically from time to time.

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Stunning

I went from near tears to silent, confused hope. Unless you happened upon any spoilers, the endings will stun you.

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