Questions About The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, #2)

by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)

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Can I just make an observation and say that Stephen King does not know how the Cardinal Directions work? He keeps saying that they're moving North, and then say that the sun is in the West, to their right, which is incorrect. West would be to the left. Are the directions backwards in Roland's world?

Daniel If you pay some attention you'll notice that things such as time, space, direction, etc are inconsistent or just plain incorrect in Roland's universe.…moreIf you pay some attention you'll notice that things such as time, space, direction, etc are inconsistent or just plain incorrect in Roland's universe. The world has "moved on" as they say.

"Sometimes, even the sun rises in the north and sets in the east."
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dar...

It could be an oversight, but most likely meant to raise that exact question: Are east and west swapped in Roland's universe, or is this simply a symptom of a world that has 'moved on'?(less)

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is this book series being made into a movie?

Sheila Stone The release date for the film is 8/4/2017. Am I the only one who feels the roles should be reversed in the film. There are comments everywhere about R…moreThe release date for the film is 8/4/2017. Am I the only one who feels the roles should be reversed in the film. There are comments everywhere about Roland's BLUE eyes. In The Drawing of the Three, Detta goes ape shit at Roland because he is white. I think Idris should be the man in black and Mathew should be Roland. IMHO(less)

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Anybody else bothered by his completely inaccurate description of schizophrenia?

John As I remember it, schizophrenia is being speculated in the story by a character who likely wouldn't get it right. The guy is a junky, not a psychiatri…moreAs I remember it, schizophrenia is being speculated in the story by a character who likely wouldn't get it right. The guy is a junky, not a psychiatrist.(less)

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I haven't read any of the Dark Tower novels. Do I need to read the first one before beginning #2 The Drawing of the three?

Michael Chapman Goodreads won't let me post a one-word answer.

The answer is yes. :-)…moreGoodreads won't let me post a one-word answer.

The answer is yes. :-)(less)

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