Song of Susannah

Song of Susannah is the second to last in the Dark Tower series. I am looking forward to the end, but yet, in the same sense dreading it immensely.

This novel was written differently than the other Dark Tower books. It was much shorter, for starters, and tied in more with reality than any of those previously. It is hard to explain exactly what I mean without too many spoilers, but it was alright. It was not my favorite, or even in my top three. Mostly because well, it left me sad. Not because what happened, but because what was foreshadowed, and King is, well the king, of foreshadowing, and I have ominous feelings about the next (and final) novel.

However, if you like the series, definitely continue with it. This story, obviously, is about Susannah. It also brings the reader to more conclusions about her pregnancy, and gives more inside to the workings of this crumbling world (or should I say worlds?)

Not a quick paced read, however it is (as stated before) short. The chapters are called "stanzas" in true fashion of a song. It also brings back many memories from Wizard and Glass. It is truly a key in it's own right: a key to the Dark Tower series.

A good book, and a great continuation of an even greater series.

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