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awebster92
Oct 09, 2017awebster92 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
After reading the first book in the Dark Tower series, I knew I wanted to read the rest. I was in no rush as I didn't enjoy the book as much as most did. It was a 3 star read for me. A friend of mine told me they get considerably better adding that the movie wasn't based on a single book. I decided to give it a second go. I finished the first a year ago, so it's time. Unlike the first book, I was surprisingly hooked in with this book. I didn't feel like any of the characters fell flat or were forced. A few bits made me uneasy, but I enjoyed it. I knew a lot of people were upset with the casting of Idris Elba as Roland because he isn't white. Even more, people came out saying 'The gunslinger's race is never mentioned.' While I LOVE the casting choice, I know the people that said that never read the books. One of the central points in this book is that he is white. It's not just mentioned, it's pounded into your head on almost every page. Whitewashing has always happened to Minorities, and either way, Idris is still an excellent choice. That being said, If you haven't read the books, don't make false claims. I can't wait to see what happens in the third book. I've already put a hold on the audiobook at my library. If you were thinking about quitting the series after the first book, it's worth another go. I know I'm glad I gave it a shot.