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I've just got to second the sentiment, that Song of Susannah was amazing. I did the whole book in three days, and I was at the point where I would rather sit home and read the book than go out with people, that's quite a commanding book.
I lost track of some of the details, with all the parallel worlds, and events, just because it's been about year since I read the first four books, and six months since book five, but I'd rather be confused now, than have King spend excessive time writing exposition that will seem annoying when you read all the books in order.
The Stephen King chapter, and all the buildup to it, were both great. Being a big Morrison fan, I love the intergration of fiction and reality, and this is done in a different, but equally interesting way as Animal Man did. I love the idea that the story exists and King is just channeling it, as opposed to being a sort of God lording over everything.
And, it's quite ballsy to make the 9/11 attacks responsible for the destruction of Black Thirteen. I may be off here, but it seemed like specifically mentioned that building being destroyed part as an allusion to the attacks.
The books feel timeless, largely becuase of the many worlds gimmick. Like in Drawing of the Three, when he goes to the 80s for Eddie, it doesn't seem dated now, because it's just another world, another time. I have the feeling once the last book comes out, this series is going to become much more popular, and serve as King's legacy.
And, I'm glad it's just a few months for the next one. I need to see if Callahan and Jake actually die, and then the tower itself. A lot to cover, and I can't wait for it. |
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