@SalemsShift Gerald's Game was another good read. The only book of his so far that I really haven't liked was Lisey's Story. The pacing for that book was actually worse than The Tommyknockers at times.
@ISEEU215 I'd say 13 and over. Anyone younger and perhaps the content is too dark. There are depictions of death, but because of King's fantasy-esque narrative, they generally are less detailed and graphic then books like IT other King books in the 80s..
Flagg sounds ominous, like the villain from The Stand. Yeah, just as you were talking about Thomas I thought he would be the most interesting as it sounds like his weaknesses have also made him more cerebral +. A cool departure for King. Great to hear your thoughts on this novel, Christopher, & it looks like you got some others cookin - awesome!
@CombatOasis Funny thing about Flagg is that his first name "Randall" is never used. But yeah Thomas is naturally the most interesting character. He's like the Harold Lauder for this book. He didn't grow up with the advantages of Peter, made some bad choices, but came around in the end. Of course Harold didn't see the light until his death.
@CombatOasis I think that Flagg and Roland since they could travel between dimensions and time realms. I think that maybe they traveled out of their original dimension (from the kingdom of Delain) to go on their different quests. Like how Roland went to find the Dark Tower and Flagg went on and became what we know as Satan. What I think is trippy is how in Dark Tower: Wizard and Glass Roland went to Topeka, Kansas to find everyone dead and seeing and a newspaper article about Captain Trips 0_0
@TheCrabby09 ...cool to know your thoughts. I haven't read any of them, so this is all new. I don't understand what you meant in your first sentence, however, what did you specifically think about Flagg and Roland? "I think that Flagg and Roland since they could travel between dimensions and time realms." (?) ...I heard a miniseries was going to happen, but recently it got scrapped b/c it was going to be too expen$ive. But one of these days it may happen. I'm sure the books will be better.
@CombatOasis I believe in the Dark Tower books, the character go in and out of different worlds. This makes sense because the worlds in SK's books are all based around the Dark Tower world. But as for Eyes of the Dragon, I believe it is an ENTIRELY standalone book. It was based on a story King told to his children. Kind of like Lady in the Water, but without the fail.
Good review, I really wanna read this.
SalemsShift 1 day ago
@SalemsShift It's a pretty good book to start Stephen King with, as long as you keep in mind that it isn't what he is known for.
Savior20061 1 day ago
@Savior20061 Well I've read Different Seasons and The Shining. He's been known to write some that he isn't known for. Like Gerald's Game.
SalemsShift 1 day ago
@SalemsShift Gerald's Game was another good read. The only book of his so far that I really haven't liked was Lisey's Story. The pacing for that book was actually worse than The Tommyknockers at times.
Savior20061 22 hours ago
@MsMordem No problem, it was a pleasure.
Savior20061 2 months ago
Good job thanks for the video I won't mind checking that out
darkman1993cure 4 months ago
@darkman1993cure No problem.
Savior20061 4 months ago 3
what age would you say is this book for?. Btw great review!
ISEEU215 6 months ago
@ISEEU215 I'd say 13 and over. Anyone younger and perhaps the content is too dark. There are depictions of death, but because of King's fantasy-esque narrative, they generally are less detailed and graphic then books like IT other King books in the 80s..
Savior20061 6 months ago
Audiobook was excellent! Bronson Pinchot is the reader and does a sinister job with Flagg's voice. Sinister!
DaniBlazin 6 months ago
Flagg sounds ominous, like the villain from The Stand. Yeah, just as you were talking about Thomas I thought he would be the most interesting as it sounds like his weaknesses have also made him more cerebral +. A cool departure for King. Great to hear your thoughts on this novel, Christopher, & it looks like you got some others cookin - awesome!
CombatOasis 7 months ago
@CombatOasis Funny thing about Flagg is that his first name "Randall" is never used. But yeah Thomas is naturally the most interesting character. He's like the Harold Lauder for this book. He didn't grow up with the advantages of Peter, made some bad choices, but came around in the end. Of course Harold didn't see the light until his death.
Savior20061 7 months ago
@CombatOasis I think that Flagg and Roland since they could travel between dimensions and time realms. I think that maybe they traveled out of their original dimension (from the kingdom of Delain) to go on their different quests. Like how Roland went to find the Dark Tower and Flagg went on and became what we know as Satan. What I think is trippy is how in Dark Tower: Wizard and Glass Roland went to Topeka, Kansas to find everyone dead and seeing and a newspaper article about Captain Trips 0_0
TheCrabby09 5 months ago
@TheCrabby09 ...cool to know your thoughts. I haven't read any of them, so this is all new. I don't understand what you meant in your first sentence, however, what did you specifically think about Flagg and Roland? "I think that Flagg and Roland since they could travel between dimensions and time realms." (?) ...I heard a miniseries was going to happen, but recently it got scrapped b/c it was going to be too expen$ive. But one of these days it may happen. I'm sure the books will be better.
CombatOasis 5 months ago
@CombatOasis I believe in the Dark Tower books, the character go in and out of different worlds. This makes sense because the worlds in SK's books are all based around the Dark Tower world. But as for Eyes of the Dragon, I believe it is an ENTIRELY standalone book. It was based on a story King told to his children. Kind of like Lady in the Water, but without the fail.
Savior20061 5 months ago
@Savior20061 ...ah, ok. That makes more sense. ..."Lady in the Water, but without the fail" made me laugh, b/c you are exactly right about that
CombatOasis 5 months ago
@CombatOasis Like they could go between Time zones and parallel universes and stuff like that. The Dark Tower is in another dimension
TheCrabby09 5 months ago