The Dark Tower

The Dark Tower VII

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins

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)

An Ending

I spent years reading the series. When the story comes to an end King steps in and tells you that it's selfish to want more. Then he gives you more. I was selfish, but I left satisfied.

epic conclusion

Amazing story and a great conclusion to the series. Seventh book may do you fine. Sad to see it go. great performance on this one through and through.

Amazing

Love it I could listen to it over and over. I love all the characters

Awesome Series

My favorite King story so far! Don't think for a minute that the movie is anything like the book, the book blows the movie away. This story had it all, I laughed, cried, got mad, excited......the whole 9 yards. Thank you Mr King.

beautiful ending

childe Riland to the dark tower came .... it has been there all along you only needed to look

A memorable and welcome end to an epic series.

The first thing is: by the time I reached the end I was finished. King did an amazing job of keeping the story fresh and pulling me back with each installment. I enjoyed the progression of the story line and characters. However, unlike most of his books, as I finished the last installment I was glad to be done and ready to move on to a new story line. So many of his books have left me wishing there was more story, wanting the characters to continue on but, ironically, this ending was a welcome finally. Oh well, now for a quick Brandon Sanderson before my next King book: Mr. Mercedes.

Better on Reread

A terrific performance though I am sad reminded of Frank Mueller absent at the end

Excellence!

Thank you Sye King, I am just finishing up the Dark Tower. Life can throw each of us many curves but you fought back. You did not cave in to the red eye king who sought to destroy all including the Dark Tower! Your trust in the light paid off. Congratulations! Hiel Gunslinger! Hiel Stephen King! HIEL THE LIGHT!!!

The end.

Many books are written with the end in mind; this series was not. I cannot remember the last time I felt such dread about coming to the close of a book or series. The way that King brings these characters to life with their new dialects and complex emotions makes you become connected. You become part of the ka tet. I remember specifically thinking to myself about feeling a certain way and the next page the characters are repeating my exact thoughts. This truly was an amazing journey that I never expected. I hope this series touches people in the way it grabbed me. Thanks King.

amazing story

It is an amazing story but I felt like the tempo changed a lot 2/3 of the way through. I still highly recommend it.