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The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower Audiobook
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Now a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba
Creating "true narrative magic" (The Washington Post) at every revelatory turn, Stephen King surpasses all expectation in the stunning final volume of his seven-part epic masterwork. Entwining stories and worlds from a vast and complex canvas, here is the conclusion readers have long awaited—breathtakingly imaginative, boldly visionary, and wholly entertaining.
Roland Deschain and his ka-tet have journeyed together and apart, scattered far and wide across multilayered worlds of wheres and whens. The destinies of Roland, Susannah, Jake, Father Callahan, Oy, and Eddie are bound in the Dark Tower itself, which now pulls them ever closer to their own endings and beginnings...and into a maelstrom of emotion, violence, and discovery.
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"I just now finished this breathtakingly epic series and I leave it with nothing but respect. The ending and the tragic message that goes along with it is undoubtedly one of the worst human conditions... rushing through every day, blindly, towards some end goal and then when it is reached the entire journey is forgotten. The best part of this epic literary piece of genius is that he made us love and hate and cry along with and be angry at and root for so many different wonderful characters. That is what I wanted out of this series all along. the journey. The people hating the ending want that finale that eclipses all else... and what exactly is that... Roland's death in an epic battle? Everyone returning from the grave to be a big happy ka-tet again? There was no other way around this story than self examination.... if you need some orgasmic ending that bad than you are exactly what the message of this series is referring to. Just appreciate it. Be engrossed, enthralled, in love with every moment of the lives of some of the best characters ever created. Hats off to you Sai King.... you most certainly are Gan to me."
— Brooks (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[A] hypnotic blend of suspense and sentimentality…sprawling, eventful tale of demons, monsters, narrow escapes and magic portals.”
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“An absorbing, constantly surprising novel filled with true narrative magic, a fitting capstone to a uniquely American epic.”
— Washington Post -
“This philosophical exploration of free will and destiny may surprise those who have viewed King as a prolific pop-fiction dispenser. But a closer look at the brilliant complexity of his Dark Tower world should explain why this bestselling author has finally been recognized for his contribution to the contemporary literary canon. With the conclusion of this tale…King has certainly reached the top of his game.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“The tension in the Dark Tower series has built steadily from the beginning and, like in the best of King's novels, explodes into a violent, heart-tugging climax.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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Winner of the 2005British Fantasy Award
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A 2004Bram Stoker Award Nominee
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A USA Today bestseller
The Dark Tower VII Listener Reviews
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Michael Patrick, 2/1/2023
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Joseph Bonczek, 8/23/2021
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Lisa Allison, 6/24/2021
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" I will not try to add to any previous reviews. What I will add, is that beside the fact King took so long to finish the series, and seemed to rush it, finally, was partly due to his being hit by a van while jogging. If you are a TRUE fan of Sai King, find another related tale in the epic tv mini-series 'Kingdom Hospital'. "
— Glenn, 11/18/2017 -
" Best Stephen King ending yet! Don't start with this one. Start with "The Gunslinger". "
— s. Carpenter, 9/26/2016 -
" The Dark Tower, written by Stephen King and narrated by George Guidall is the last book in the Gun Slinger series. This is Mr. King's Opus Magnum and many of his other books owe it's origin to this masterpiece. Start at book number one (the gunslinger) and listen or read them all. It is fantastic and well worth the time. George Guidall is a fantastic narrator of this book. The ending is a complete surprise and absolutely perfect! "
— Chap, 5/3/2016 -
" I can't believe it's over! "
— Kate, 2/10/2014 -
" Flag, really? After all of that? Disappointment. "
— Rebecca, 2/7/2014 -
" Reading this series to the end still make my eyes water. The emotions that the characters feel towards eachother after this much time and experience together is very strong. I recall the first time reading it I was angry with the author for the ending, but every reading since I've enjoyed it more and more. A perfect ending to Stephen King's epic story. "
— Bynsky, 2/4/2014 -
" These books are just crazy! It's so complicated to decide how I feel about them. It took me awhile to get into them. But by the middle i was already invested in the characters, by the end i was crying for certain things, and was able to actually really understand the language. The ending was interesting, and a little fucked up. but i do feel like it made sense for this story. I don't think i would ever read this series again.. at least not for a LONG time. But overall I am happy with it. "
— Jodi, 1/29/2014 -
" At first I was dissapointed with the ending, but the longer it's been since I read it the more I have come to appreciate it and realise it couldn't have been done any other way. "
— Sean, 1/27/2014 -
" !!!!I can't even begin to say how much I liked this book!A really beautiful ending, heartbreaking and dark with glimpses of hope and light.This was the perfect ending in my opinion and it left me flabbergasted.I keep wondering if Roland will finally make it to the real essence of the tower.Or it is not simply his ka? I am sure someday he will find true salvation.At this point I feel like Suzanne betrayed Roland and the spirit of ka-tet when she decided to leave Roland to finish his journey alone.While the other members of the ka-tet were true to their goal and gave their lives to it she just abandoned the cause.I am a little pissed-of!On the other hand the chapter Suzanne in New York was really touching and romantic.After having completed the series I am a little sad that this journey has ended but I am glad I have made it and enjoyed it.Respects to Sai King!!!!! "
— Lena, 1/22/2014 -
" Who cries while reading a book? This chick right here. This has NEVER happened to me before! I feel as though I have been on a great journey. I highly recommend these books, they don't disappoint. "
— Helen, 1/20/2014 -
" What - no six star option?! Best ending to a series of books I have ever read. "
— Sean, 1/11/2014 -
" Not one of my favorites. To much wizardry for me. "
— Karen, 1/4/2014 -
" As in book 6, some of the material is unnecessary or irritating, but there are also countless stunning and perfectly crafted moments. In the end, King manages to bring it all together into as much of a close as you can hope for in a series with such a rambling and epic scope. "
— Jillian, 12/13/2013 -
" Stephen King is a dirty bastard. "
— Scott, 12/11/2013 -
" loved this book dont know why it took me sooo long to pick it up and read !!! "
— Danni, 11/22/2013 -
" I enjoyed it. It was a fitting finale, and all the signs were already there. "
— Christina, 11/8/2013 -
" An interesting ending to a great series. "
— Randy, 6/22/2013 -
" Wow. King's Magnum Opus indeed. Now i have to go an read all of his other books that tie into it somehow. I love how he made himself a character. Good thing Roland and Jake saved his life in that accident he had so he could finish the series. "
— Adam, 6/2/2013 -
" Book ended up making me angry, I should have just put it down when I was give the chance. "
— Larry, 5/17/2013 -
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Gerald Eskilsen, 2/19/2013
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" I actually liked the ending of this series. This last one made up for the previous two. "
— James, 2/11/2013 -
" Five stars for the series. Well worth the reading. "
— Dennis, 1/22/2013 -
" It was a long journey, but the Dark Tower was finally reached. Lots of surprises and loss and not the happily ever after ending you would've wanted, but you pretty much figured you were never going to get one of those, with Roland his is ka-tet. After 20+ years, I can finally put this story to rest. "
— Robert, 11/15/2012 -
" this ending was pretty incredible and completely satisfying but also heartbreaking. One character's death in particular really got to me. I'm still pretty sad about it a day after finishing it. "
— Peter, 8/10/2012 -
" The end of an amazing series. One of the best I've ever read. "
— Byard, 7/18/2012 -
" I know that all SK's books are strange... but this series...well all I can say is that Ka is a wheel "
— Dianna, 6/11/2012 -
" Amazing End to a great Saga.... "
— Santosh, 6/2/2012 -
" Always awesome when the last book of a series makes you want to start at the beginning all over again. "
— Maya, 1/6/2012 -
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David, 12/1/2011
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" I absolutely LOVED this whole series!! It took me 2yrs to read them all, I recently just finished and thought the ending was AMAZING. There truely wasn't any other ending better. It made me want to start reading all over again.. "
— Tennille, 6/23/2011
About Stephen King
Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.