King, Stephen - The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower #2) - Informal Buddy Read; Start December 3, 2014

[Cynthia]

I like The Gunslinger because it's such a contrast to the majority of his work. It's spare.

I can't imagine him writing it now. I just finished Revival, which I would have preferred as a novella. The entire book was just a set up for the last 2 chapters. I was too bored by then to care what happened.

[Allison Ann]

Eight times I have picked up this book in the last week or so, eight times I have read the first page and then put it down and read something else. I liked this book 20-odd years ago, I'm not sure why I just can't seem to get into it now. I'll get back here someday. :)

[Anita Reads]

I finished the book last friday, but haven't had time to update my thoughts on this book.

I managed to write a few words down while reading.

My thoughts on Roland: (view spoiler)[What I really enjoyed about this book was seeing how Roland developed in this book. How awesome he is and how he's holding his own even though he's struggling with a bad illness through the whole book. I also found it funny how he saw the future world, first when he picked up Eddie on the plane, then later when he went back through the last door and his experience with the gunstore and drugstore. (hide spoiler)]

Odette/Detta (view spoiler)[ What struck me about these to was how much like night and day they were. What if the man who threw the brick wouldn't have succeeded in hitting her, would she have turned schizophrenic? I am happy however how it all turned out with them, and the man who was behind it all (Sorry I forgot his name). I was also really happy that Roland managed to save Jake. (hide spoiler)]

I'm very excited to see what the next book has in store. Although I'll have to wait a while until I have time to read it.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I finished the book today. I really enjoyed it! I'm going to pop back in here to share my thoughts on the book. :)

[Vicki]

Enjoying The Drawing of the Three. The heroin mule and Roland being part of him is very strange. Can't wait to listen on my way to work tomorrow to see what happens during the trip through customs.

[Cynthia]

I'm just a little ahead of you, Vicki. I wish I were listening as well.

@Allison - The first part is a bit boring. It didn't draw me in, although it was unusual. The book picks up very quickly, though.

I realize that my taste has changed over the years, though. I initially devoured these books, but I'm having no trouble reading a little bit every day now. Despite the fact that I have absolutely no idea what's going to happen next.

[Cynthia]

Up through Odetta/Detta (view spoiler)[ I find myself wondering if the same man dropped the brick on Odetta and pushed her onto the subway rails? I only think this because someone tried to kill Jake in The Gunslinger before he met up with Roland. (hide spoiler)]

[Steven]

Cynthia wrote: "Up through Odetta/Detta [spoilers removed]"

Well, keep reading and see what you find out!!! :)

[Anita Reads]

I never really understood why the man behind the third door (view spoiler)[did what he did, was he paid for his doings. Maybe I missed it or something, but why did he do the things he did? (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

Oh no, a third door I'll have to read to catch up today I only knew about one door between Roland and Eddie.

[Steven]

Anita, I think it was just because he was a cuckoo! LOL I don't remember specific reasons. X)

[Cynthia]

Anita, do you mean (view spoiler)[ Why did Jack Mort drop bricks and things, push people in front of subways? I think he was just a bad man, and it made it easy for him to be manipulated.

All 3 of the people behind the doors were broken in some way. Eddie was an addict and Odetta/Detta had a broken mind. I think that the Man in Black was able to manipulate Jack Mort just like Roland. Or it was a cosmic coincidence that he tried to kill Odetta not once but twice. (hide spoiler)]

[Ange]

88% (view spoiler)[ "Fat Johnny reach down, and as he grasped the wallet, he farted loudly and screamed. With faint amusement the gunslinger realized he had mistaken the sound of his own fart for a gunshot .." (hide spoiler)] okay that was funny as hell!

[Vicki]

Finally at the third and the story is starting to come together.

[Vicki]

Finally at the third and the story is starting to come together.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Ange wrote: "Just started this today but not sure how far I will get this week as I have another book I want to get finished first.

6% in [spoilers removed] Those lobostrosities are definitely creepy. Im gu..."

Oh, I know that was a total surprise to me. Kind of right off the bat too.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Anita wrote: "I'm about 1/3 into this book now. I really like how the pace of this one goes [spoilers removed]. I definitely like this book a lot better than the first one."

(view spoiler)[ I was actually surprised at all just junky talk. I had to look at the book for a moment to see if I was reading the correct book. ;) This just took it too a different level. (hide spoiler)]

[RachelvlehcaR]

Jonathan wrote: "It is probably because Roland was a single minded jerk. It is hard for most to relate to any of the characters."

I enjoyed the book but just can't relate to any of them. I wonder who really would.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Ange wrote: "88% [spoilers removed] okay that was funny as hell!"

LOL, I loved that part. I actually laughed at that.

[Vicki]

Finished The Drawing of the Three and look forward to book 3. Is there is going to be a continuing buddy read for book 3?

[RachelvlehcaR]

I hope so!!!

[Cynthia]

Ange wrote: "88% [spoilers removed] okay that was funny as hell!"

When I read that I howled out loud and startled my dogs.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Cynthia wrote: "Ange wrote: "88% [spoilers removed] okay that was funny as hell!"

When I read that I howled out loud and startled my dogs."

LOL! That's funny.

[Ange]

haha Cynthia :)

[Wishbear]

RachelvlehcaR wrote: "I enjoyed the book but just can't relate to any of them. I wonder who really would."

I can relate to Eddie's relationship with his brother. I was never a drug addict but my older brother certainly was. He is 8 years older and when I was a kid I would have moved heaven and earth to do whatever he needed/wanted/suggested I should do to make his life easier. Eventually I wised up and fortunately, he did too and has been sober for 7 years. I'll still do what I can for him but his demands are a lot more reasonable.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Mollie wrote: "RachelvlehcaR wrote: "I enjoyed the book but just can't relate to any of them. I wonder who really would."

I can relate to Eddie's relationship with his brother. I was never a drug addict but my ..."

that's wonderful news that he is sober!