The Wind Through the Keyhole SPOILER Book Review
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- čas přidán 7. 12. 2023
- Welcome to my book review of "The Wind Through the Keyhole" by Stephen King. This journey takes us back to the world of Mid-World, familiar to fans of the Dark Tower series. What sets this book apart is its place within the series - it's often referred to as 'Dark Tower 4.5' as it nestles between the fourth and fifth books.
In "The Wind Through the Keyhole," we follow Roland Deschain, the iconic gunslinger, as he and his ka-tet seek shelter from a brutal storm. During this respite, Roland recounts a story from his youth, offering a glimpse into his early days as a gunslinger. But there's more - within this tale lies another, a fable known as "The Wind Through the Keyhole." and for me... this is where things fall apart. As you'll see, I REALLY don't like fairytales.
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This book is best read after the last book
You should never read books out of release order, same for movies.
When I read Wind Through the Keyhole I’d already finished the full core series and at that point it was a nice dip back into Roland’s world. I don’t disagree with anything you said, but I didn’t have your dislike. Hope it hasn’t coloured your view of the Tower too much because Wolves of the Calla (for me) is the high watermark of the whole series. No spoilers but you’re going to reunited with someone from the extended reading which I think will make you very happy.
Ooooohhh I'm buzzing for this next book and the rest to follow. I just want everything to start connecting from the multiverse, as has been happening more and more.
@@PaperbackJourneys i think you’ll be surprised but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed
Yes, in my mind, wolves is the best! I loved the story of Roland and Susan. Book reading mufahs need to get over the idea that a story goes from point A to point B without any turns or difficulties.
Yeah this is definitely not meant to be read in its chronological place. It was just nice to revisit this world long after readers thought it was all done.
Knowing that you don't like Eyes off the Dragon, says a very lot about why I disagree with you about your understanding of these books. These are good reviews, and I'm not being hateful, but I can't get on board with your perspective.
That's a good point! I only ever read this after I'd read all of the others. So, even though stephen king wanted it shelved between those two, maybe it's more satisfying to read after the epic is over
Wizard and Glass is my favorite. The love story between Susan and Roland is amazing. I found myself falling in love with Susan alongside Roland. She reminded me of my wife; we started dating when we were late-teenagers and have been married for 10 years. I felt emotionally invested and was absolutely heartbroken at the end. After finishing that section of the book I had to pause reading for a couple of days just to process and contemplate what it would be like to lose my first love in such a traumatic way and at such a young age. My wife was sitting next to me as I read the paragraphs after the event that Susan suffered and couldn’t help myself from crying. I tell people “If you start The Dark Tower, please at the very least make it through Wizard and Glass.”
I actually really liked this book, but, I have read the whole Dark Tower series. I have not gone through the expanded reading that you’re doing on this channel (though, I am working on it, recently I read Insomnia, and The Talisman, and I’m working on Black House now, so I have to finish it before watching your review, but, I loved your review of the Talisman. The point is, maybe there is some validity to the argument that reading the whole series, and coming back to The Wind Through The Keyhole, makes it a more enjoyable read.
I’ve followed your journey thus far and I gotta say, I’m getting a little
nervous for you. Haha
Maybe you’re right, it’s just anticipation for the story. I think if you waited until the end then you’d like it more.
Remember, it’s not about the ending, it’s the journey.
Looking forward to your next review. Heads up: that next book does kick butt.
I'm getting nervous for myself hahaha. I'm both eager to reach the end, and scared of it.
I keep checking everyday for this next review. If you loved wolves then there is hope!
This book is outside the main series. It's a great book by itself and a chance to hang out with the ka-tet once more!
Yeah I can't help but think it would have been nicer to read it after the series.
I agree on most of what you said, but there was some things I did enjoy in the fairy tale.
1. The old widow (who’s name I’ve forgotten) was a decent character. I liked her more than the rest of the cast of the fairy tale.
2. The scenes with the tiger.
3. Randall Flagg.
Besides that, the parts that were not fairy tale were meh. I have quite high hopes for Wolves of The Calla as well.
Great review as always!
Get to #5 and you’ll be happier! They are all right there and they get right to it. At first….. I’m only a bit into it, but it was great to get back to the Ka-tet!
It is not good to read this as 4.5. It's doesn't work to get double flashbacks with no quest progress. It's a much better read after the core journey is complete. On a first read you are way to eager to get on the path of the beam proper.
I took a break from The Dark Tower as well! Now we are at the same spot in the series! I was equally disappointed when I found out TDK 4.5 was just a filler piece, but super excited for Wolves of Calla, keep up the great videos!!
100% he isn't Qthbert!
I think that book came out after the last book in the series…I wrote this before you said it about a minute in haha
Yeah you're right! Some people said I should have read it after the series but it was kind of pitched as book 4.5 in the series.
I don't think that Roland knew the Man in Black as Randall Flagg, but as Marten Broadcloak, it was only technically revealed that the Man in Black is definitely Randall (though it was quite obvious) when he met the Tick-Tock Man.
But by this point, at the end of Wizard and Glass, Roland did know that Randall Flagg and Marten Broadcloak were one and the same. In the Emerald City, Roland recognized him as Marten, but Marten told him that he goes by Randall Flagg now.
I still haven’t read it but I love to hear people talk about it
This one was a let down. But they do get better. 👍 And I agree on the pronunciation of Cuthbert.
That's encouraging to hear honestly, and yeah... Cuthbert cannot become CYOOTHbert in my mind 😂
I’m about 150 pages into TWTTK and I’ve decided I’m going to skip it and move onto WoC
I don't blame you at all mate. You're a Southend fan judging by your profile name is that right?
I am. I must have done something terrible in a past life 😅
Man, don't you think that he might have embellished the story to fit his Marjorie into the story?
Nemesis
Also, I think it’s funny that book 19 was a book you really didn’t like. Like, “I SAID IT ROLAND! I SAID 19!” And went mad! lol.
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's called "Stark blast" because when it happens, winter is coming.
Dumb take.
Nah EPIC take. 😂
@@PaperbackJourneys Epically dumb, I agree.
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Dumb book.
@@sidnew2739 Dumb Sid.
I listened to it on Audible at 2.0 speed. I didn't enjoy this book at all. I just wanted it to end. Maybe it's bad timing but I wanted more of the characters from the 1st 4 books. It's labeled as book 4.5 but doesn't feel connected to the series at all.
Yeah it seems to be a Dark Tower book in name only right? I wouldn't mind if it was back story like Wizard and Glass but most of this book was a fairy tale which felt totally unrelated.