So I decided it was time to finally write my review- because apparently Dan 2.0 can't write one until either Jeff or I write one first. Yup...our 2.0 So I decided it was time to finally write my review- because apparently Dan 2.0 can't write one until either Jeff or I write one first. Yup...our 2.0 likes his excuses. I think his cowboy name should be changed to Procrastinatin' Shenanigan Playin' Dastardly Dan.
I can't believe our journey is almost finished (only 2 more books)...and my guess is the fun is over and the heartbreak is about to begin. Time after time I have tried to get our fearless leader to spill the beans on whether my two favorites come out alive- but she is not going to budge- and knowing King like I do- I have a feeling I am going to bawl like a baby before this is over...It is one thing to lose beloved characters after 700-800 pages...but after putting in 7.5 x that...I may be inconsolable. No offence BABE- but I would stab Harry Potter in the throat if it meant Oy and Jake could live forever...and you may want to change your name and pack a bag to Mexico- if ANYTHING happens to them. Just remember...you brought this on yourself ;)
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WOLVES OF CALLA begins in the farming village of Calla Bryn Sturgis. The townsfolk need Roland and his ka-tet's help to battle against the Wolves of Thunderclap. Once a generation they take one child from each pair of twins, and when returned- they are "roont" RUINED. Andy the town's robot alerts the town that the wolves will be arriving in one months time.
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Father Donald Callahan is one of the townsfolk asking for help- and there is a story to tell of how he traveled from Salem's Lot to The Calla...a story that makes Roland realize that maybe the ka-tet needs to bring Donald along- before they can move forward to their own goal of finding THE DARK TOWER.
Along the way...there will be wolves...
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There will be story telling...excitement, and chaos. Friendships are tested....
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...and there will be dancing...OH YES...there will be dancing....more
No one said that the path to the beam, on the way to the Dark Tower was going to be this hard... I was promised rainbows and unicorns, from Prologue:
No one said that the path to the beam, on the way to the Dark Tower was going to be this hard... I was promised rainbows and unicorns, from my fearless leader- Stepheny.... She CAN be kind of a liaaaaaaaaaar- and she is sort of insaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaane- so I should have known this wasn't going to be easy.
...but sweet 8 pound 6 ounce baby Jesus- I had nooooooo forewarning that one of my beloved Ka-tet was going to fight tooth and nail..not to read 4.5. Getting everyone on board for this one especially- Dan 2.0 ...was somewhat...difficult- and it kind of went like this.
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I won't mention any names- but there was a big obstacle to overcome...okay maaaaaybe I will mention a name...Kemper. Kemper you are a worthy opponent- We won the battle...this time- I have yet to see who will win the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar. Let me just say- I am glad you liked the rest of the series, because I don't think I would be strong enough to take you on- for books 5, 6, and 7....
On with the review:
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Roland and his Ka-tet arrive at a river- and an elderly man- Bix- that operates the ferry assists them across the river.
A starkblast is coming and they will need to find shelter to wait out the storm. Roland tells them of an adventure in his youth to keep them occupied: The story of The Skin Man...and a story within the story- a tale that was told to Roland by his mother long ago.
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First story:
Following the death of his mother- his father sends Roland and his friend Jamie De Curry to the town of Debaria on a mission to capture the Skin-Man.
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Second story:
Tim Ross lives with his mother Nell in a village who's property taxes are collected by a mysterious man called- The Covenant Man. Tim recently lost his father- who supposedly was killed by a dragon....but dragons may have been given a bad rap....read the book and you can decide for yourself....
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I looooved THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE!!!! Sorry Kemper...I really did. For those of you that didn't like book 4....you may not like this one- but for those of you that did...this will be a pleasant journey.
The rest of the not so resistant buddies/Ka-tet- Bev, Jeff, Jason and Evgeny- Onward and upward....let the buddy-read continue....more
Whenever I feel completely overwhelmed- I fall back on Nancy Drew.
With my adult brain- she seems kind of silly and outdated...but still a comfort- 3.5
Whenever I feel completely overwhelmed- I fall back on Nancy Drew.
With my adult brain- she seems kind of silly and outdated...but still a comfort- because when I was reading her as a girl- things seemed so uncomplicated.
I often wished to be the daughter of Carson Drew- sorry Dad- but I did. How many dads are there out there that would let their daughters be kidnapped and threatened 100s of times and still welcome the next mystery? Not many. Carson is the dad I always wished for- and in THE WITCH TREE SYMBOL he didn't disappoint.
Go ahead- put yourself in danger. No one will stop you. Not even Hannah Gruen.
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When neighbor, Mrs. Tenney asks Nancy to find her stolen antiques- Nancy jumps at the chance to solve her next mystery.
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...and she calls on her best friends Bess and George to help her. No threats are going to keep her from the task at hand.
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Finding the stolen antiques- sends them to Amish country- and Nancy will not let rude questions and condescending opinions get in her way.
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Ahhhh Nancy- I knew there was a reason I loved you. ...more
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