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The Dark Tower: Drawing of the Three Bk. 2 (Paperback)

by Stephen King (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: New English Library; New Ed edition (18 Aug 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340829761
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340829769
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,276 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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‘Join the quest before it’s too late’ (Independent on Sunday on THE SONG OF SUSANNAH )

'Pulse-poundingly engaging’ (Sunday Express on THE SONG OF SUSANNAH )

'Classic King, fine characters, compellingly written in a gripping, well-honed plot' (Daily Express on WOLVES OF THE CALLA )

'Superbly energetic, it's King at his best' (Mail on Sunday on WIZARD AND GLASS )

King's magnificent uberstory is finally complete... King's achievement is startling; his characters fresh... his plot sharply drawn... It is magic. (Daily Express on The Dark Tower )


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Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger, encounters three doors which open to 1980s America, where he joins forces with the defiant Eddie Dean and courageous, volatile Odetta Holmes. And confronts deadly serial killer Jack Mort.



As the titanic forces gather, a savage struggle between underworld evil and otherworldly enemies conspire to bring an end to Roland’s quest for the Dark Tower...



Masterfully weaving dark fantasy and icy realism, THE DRAWING OF THE THREE compulsively propels readers toward the next chapter.



And the Tower is closer...

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dud a Chum?, 30 Mar 2004
The second book in the greatest series of books ever written in my opinion. The first book did just enough to hold my attention and make me wonder what might happen, but this, this book catapulted me into full fledged Dark Tower addiction. Whilst in this particular instalment (if one was being perfectly honest) not a much happens, it is one of those books you cannot put down. By the end of it your most likely response will be “woo, that was great, but what happened?”

The story is basically a continuation of Roland of Gilead’s journey, almost entirely set on a beach with wandering lobstrocities (Dad a Chack?) and doors set into nothing! King continues developing the wonderful character that is Roland, whilst he draws the 3 the title demands. The drawing of the three ensures Roland’s band of pilgrims is as wonderfully diverse as possible with the drawing of a motor mouth heroine addict and a schizophrenic black girl from different times of ‘our’ New York. A wonderful twist at the end leaves you yearning for the third instalment.

I cannot rate this book high enough, if you enjoy extremely well written fantasy adventure stories, you must continue with the journey towards the Dark Tower. It will make you laugh, make you think but most of all it will sap several hours of joyous time and transport you into Roland’s world.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars And the quest continues..., 19 Aug 2006
By Chris Hall "Dreadlocksmile" (Cardiff, Wales) - See all my reviews
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`The Drawing Of The Three' is the second instalment in the epic `Dark Tower' fantasy series. The story runs for a total of 450 pages within the 3712 pages the entire series spans for, taking the reader firmly into the saga of the gunslinger Roland and the barren world King has created.

This second novel deals with introducing Roland's newly found companions, interweaving their stories within different periods of time, with the aid of magical doorways. The novel manages to cover essential ground for the continuation of the series, giving the reader further insight into the quest at hand.

King's characterization of these newly introduced characters is superb. Ok, so that is really the main purpose and thrust behind this second novel, but it really is a truly captivating read from start to finish. With the schizophrenic Odetta Holmes (whose evil split personality is named Detta Holmes) immediate similarities can be made with that of Gollum in JRR Tolkien's `Lord Of The Rings' novels. But once King begins to explore the character within the book, you find that the character is in no way copied or cloned from that of Gollum. King has managed to produce a unique and beautifully original double-character that injects a dark tension into this developing tale.

I am aware that many readers opinions are that this novel is really the first part to the Dark Tower series, with "The Gunslinger" merely serving as a prologue. I can understand that view but in reflection I somewhat disagree. Both books serve as a great platform to begin this epic saga with, setting the scene and introducing the characters beautifully, whilst still delivering individual storylines to keep the reader entertained.

The book includes an eight page Introduction by King written in January 2003 that also appears in `The Gunslinger'. At the end of the book there is a 10 page excerpt taken from the beginning of the third book in the series `The Waste Lands'.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best in the series, 6 Jun 2005
It's the 1980's, Stephen King is at the peak of his career, we've already had The Stand, Salems Lot, Carrie and of course The Gunslinger. Now King turns his attention once more to the Dark Tower, and this time he's doing it in style. DOTT comes packed full of intense and hardcore action. From the beginning Roland comes under attack by beasts he calls 'lobstrosities'. But this book also introduces two new characters, who will in event join Roland on his epic quest. These are neurotic, class clown, heroin junkie Eddie Dean, and Schizophrenic, wheel-chair bound Oddeta Homes/ Detta Walker. Undoubtedly the greatest additon is that of Eddie, he is a perfectly well rounded character who offers laugh-out-loud comedy as well as heart wrenching drama. Yet Detta Walker, Oddetas dark-half will having you cursing in frustration as you watch the others struggle through there journey. Finally the conclusion to this book will have you feeling light-hearted and full of relief that is until you read the next, and arguably superior installment of the DT series, the Wastelands...
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5.0 out of 5 stars And the story gets better...
The second book in the Dark Tower series, The Drawing of the Three, is the continuing story of Roland on his quest to the Dark Tower. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mark Chitty

5.0 out of 5 stars Boy....this guy can write!
Having the general impression that King books equalled horror I read the first part of 'The Dark Tower' series ('The Gunslinger') with a certain degree of healthy scepticism. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kerry Menzinger

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
For all that I actually enjoyed the challenge The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1 posed, it was lacking in a couple of departments, one of which was coherency. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. W. Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars wow - compulsively readable and addictive
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this book is utterly brilliant - unbelievably well written - completely gripping and compulsively readable. Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. ANDERSEN

5.0 out of 5 stars best in show
this is the best dark tower book - excellent pace, a gripping page turner.

it could almost be a standalone novel (almost) and has the most unique identity of all... Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Vent

4.0 out of 5 stars The Drawing of the Three
It was inevitable that King wouldn't be able to keep up the dreamlike storytelling style that made "Gunslinger", the first in the Dark Tower series, so great. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David Brookes

5.0 out of 5 stars Roland of Gilead looks for companions for his quest ...
No quest should be made alone. Every hero gets companions brought to him by the fate and the quest of the Dark Tower is no exception. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2007 by Maciej K.

5.0 out of 5 stars three doors and three companions?
this is king's secon visit to mid-world, the land of the last gunslinger roland deschain. it immediatly picks up where the first book left off, on the beach near the ruins... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2007 by dolfanuk

5.0 out of 5 stars My 100-word book review
The Drawing of the Three is the second, and possibly the best, of the Dark Tower novels. On a desolate beach in the middle of nowhere, Roland of Gilead must start to gather his... Read more
Published on 30 April 2007 by A. J. Cull

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story.
The drawing of three is an amazing book. It was a very exciting read, I could not put it down.

Roland, the last gunslinger, ends up on a beach (this is where the bulk... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2007 by Dave 'Grrrrrrr'

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