Now a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba
The second volume in Stephen King’s #1 bestselling Dark Tower Series, The Drawing of the Three is an “epic in the making” (Kirkus Reviews) about a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies.
“Stephen King is a master at creating living, breathing, believable characters,” hails The Baltimore Sun. Beginning just less than seven hours after The Gunslinger ends, in the second installment to the thrilling Dark Tower Series, Roland encounters three mysterious doorways on a deserted beach along the Western Sea. Each one enters into a different person’s life in New York—here, he joins forces with the defiant young Eddie Dean, and with the beautiful, brilliant, and brave Odetta Holmes, to save the Dark Tower.
“This quest is one of King’s best…it communicates on a genuine, human level…but is rich in symbolism and allegory” (Columbus Sunday Dispatch). It is a science fiction odyssey that is unlike any tale that Stephen King has ever written.
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"Rivetting, dark, and full of suspense. I loved every minute of it. My only complaint is that Stephen King clearly didn't do his research when writing the woman with multiple personalities--he keeps incorrectly referring to her as "schizophrenic" and provides a rather unlikely scenario for her developing what would, at the time, have been correctly called "multiple personality disorder", as well as giving what feels like a very contrived cure for the woman's condition. Aside from that, though, I loved the book--and after all, it is a work of fantasy and so we should be willing to suspend our disbelief, even for the events that take place in our own world. I thought this book was much better than the first Dark Tower novel, which I found to be a little confusing and inaccessible for a book that didn't really seem to have anything to offer besides entertainment (not that there's anything wrong with entertainment). I loved all three of the major characters in this novel--the Clint-Eastwood-esque gunslinger who serves as protagonist, the heroin junkie Eddie Dean and the severely mentally ill political activist, Odetta Holmes. It's an action-packed romp with plenty of mystery, suspense, and character development, and I'm looking forward to Book 3 of the series."
— Paul (4 out of 5 stars)
“Stephen King is an undisputed master of suspense and terror.”
— Washington Post“One of King’s best…It communicates on a genuine, human level…but is rich in symbolism and allegory.”
— Columbus Sunday Dispatch“Prime King…an epic in the making. ”
— Kirkus Reviews“Complex and fascinating.”
— Booklist" Frank Muller brings the Gunslinger to life! When I listen to him telling the story I feel like I am listening to Roland speak. This is such an amazing experience. I highly recommend it! "
— April, 9/29/2017" After the gunslinger i was weary about getting this. But i'm a big fan of Stephen King. It started interesting from the start and just got better as it went. Its very fast moving and a lot of information so listen carefully. and always remember the boy for some reason hes has a big part in this quest to the dark tower. "
— janet lee, 8/22/2017" I read the Dark Tower series when they first came out and this book, once again doesn't fail to deliver. You're on the edge of your seat from the get go. When it was over, I was like "wait...what?" I was so unhappy it was over, I immediately downloaded the next three. I remember how the series ends but I don't remember what happens on the way to the end. Loving it!!! "
— Terri, 6/5/2017" Great book love the narration "
— honanveima, 6/1/2017" such an amazing story! can't wait to download the next one! "
— les, 4/14/2016" Way, WAY too much of King's signature hokey dialogue. Never do an "urban" patois again, sir. I think you all know what I mean when I say, "urban." "
— Kimk, 1/9/2014" Stephen King has the most amazing imagination. I really enjoyed the unique characters he came up with. The depth of the gunslingers character is amazing, I cant wait to hear more of his back story. "
— Matt, 1/7/2014" The Drawing of the Three is my second favorite book in the Dark Tower series. In this book, King is at his finest at developing characters, and the reader feels a strong and personal connection with the characters Eddie, Susannah, and Jake as well as Roland. The reader also gets a stronger understanding of the possible sacrifices Roland is willing to make to reach the Dark Tower, previously alluded to in The Gunslinger. I remember the very first time I read this book and how the ending definately didn't turn out the way I was expecting it to end. This is one of the rare books where King's ending actually lives up to the anticipated climax of the story. The reader will definately not walk away from this one feeling let down. "
— Chad, 1/5/2014" You have to get through The Gunslinger, which isn't as strong as this book. This one made the series come alive for me. "
— Jonathan, 1/4/2014" I really like this series, but I don't understand why the beginning of each book is so boring. Hopefully the next book will be even better. "
— Alexa, 1/2/2014" Make it 3.5 stars. Interesting to see how the foreshadowing of the first book came through in this book. Created new interesting characters, especially liked how Mort was integrated into the story. Watch out for the lobstrosities. The end of the book is sweet. "
— Steven, 12/31/2013" Ja hyvin jatkuu, mukana olen ja kiinostuneena seuraan... "
— Janne, 11/25/2013" there will be a lot of drawing "
— Torriann, 11/8/2013" Where the first book was a bit of a slog to get through, this one was incredibly engaging. I didn't want to put it down, and it was totally satisfying. I'm going to give myself a bit of time between finishing this and starting book three, but I'm definitely looking forward to the next part. "
— Bridget, 9/25/2013" Liked this much better than the first. It's getting very good... "
— Chelsea, 7/16/2013" This is a great book in an awesome fantasy series! "
— Robert, 2/9/2013" Great book, can't wait to start the next one. "
— Mike, 5/27/2012" The Gunslinger was pretty good, but after reading the second in the series I think it may become an obsession. Great book! "
— Alison, 12/6/2011" I don't know exactly what to think of these books so far.. A lot of exposition and not a lot of action. So far, a disappointing series from an otherwise outstanding author whom I love, so it hurts me to write! "
— Andrew, 12/1/2011" Interesting story. Like the whole concept of a character being established and then going into a time or place in which he is not from and being auckward, but yet having great skills and knowledge to contribute to that era. Nice story. Was not predictable in my opinion. "
— Joe, 5/21/2011" Really liked this one! I wasn't too crazy about the Gunslinger and only moved to the second book as I have finally managed to collect all seven books via book sales, etc. "
— Colleen, 5/16/2011" Better than the introductory Gunslinger, has volume (2) really got me into this Dark Tower series.<br/>Cannot wait to read the next volume. "
— Lynn, 5/15/2011" 2nd in Stephen Kings epic saga. It's starting to pick up and draw together, and I'm better entertained and moved than I was by #1. Recommended! "
— Jesper, 5/13/2011" A great follow-up to Stephen King's the gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three throws its super-heroic antihero through the ringer, opening with a mutilation and ending with a character death, this is a gritty, mind-bending and wholly riveting western-fantasy adventure. "
— Alexander, 5/9/2011" Weird Time travel through doors that stand on the beach lobsters that ate the heroes hand. The hero is now one handed. That is definitely disappointing that the hero is already disabled. "
— Jake, 5/6/2011" The first half of the book was slow and took some pushing though but then it picked up and wasn't too bad, a step in the right direction over the last book. "
— Jason, 5/3/2011" This one was pretty good. I loved the black woman in here. "
— Kayla, 4/26/2011" Re-read for the second time April 2011 "
— Tjoel2, 4/26/2011" Wow, what a great follow-up to The Gunslinger. Without a doubt, I will read the rest of this series now. Great character development and time/perspective-changing devices. "
— Tom, 4/25/2011Stephen 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.
Frank Muller (1951–2008) was an Audie Award–winning narrator. A classically trained actor, Frank appeared on both television and the stage. His credits include Hamlet, The Crucible, The Taming of the Shrew, The Importance of Being Earnest, Law & Order, All My Children, and many, many more. In 1999 Frank was awarded the AudioFile Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor in the audiobook community. He has also won twenty-three Earphones Awards.