Wizard and Glass Review

[@dadooine]

Great review. Personally, I love how Eddie defeated Blaine. I don't think King wrote himself into a corner. It's one of the rare times he really seemed to have a plan, because it is so clearly foreshadowed throughout book III, and it draws so directly from both Eddie and Blaine's flaws. Both Blaine and Roland take the game too seriously, and the resolution teaches Roland the value of humor. Being one of those people who had to wait years on that cliff, I thought it was a great payoff.

[@sidnew2739]

I agree.

[@QuranicIslam]

Watching this for therapy too ... re-reading it again for the 3rd time. Half-way through ... already crying

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Hahahaha! Yeah we all need to learn on each other sometimes lol. I feel your pain.

[@MiklosKov]

My God. I feel you. Never before have I fallen in love with a character in a book. Never before have I worried about the characters and even dreamt about them like this. Never have I cried so hard or been so heartbroken from a book. Amazing.

[@cfdavisbell]

"Sometimes when you're ride or die...you die!" 🤣

[@PaperbackJourneys]

HAHAHA!

[@meursault7030]

I think King took a really interesting approach to the extended universe thing. It mostly works, because he doesn't make it entirely necessary to read every book it references, but it doesn't really reward you all that much if you have. I read The Stand just because I heard it fit into The Dark Tower, and was very disappointed that it was only such a small mention. However, my consolation prize was that The Stand was incredible and I in no way regret having read it.

[@ricky5461]

I enjoyed this book, it felt like a hazy dream. It was good to go back in time and see some of Roland’s past even if it was a little bit dragged out! I enjoyed the flashback of Eddie, his brother and his brothers friends when they’re talking about who’d they pick to fight for them, but yeah, strange end to Blaine the Mono! 6 years? Damn!! Great review, I’m looking forward to the next one! MY LIKE,… MY LIKE FOR YOOOOUUUU!!!

[@owenpolanich1462]

“My brother eddie, he could talk the devil into lightin himself on fire”

[@thomaswilliams1533]

I actually really liked how they didn't do anything for like 100 pages. Halfway through that i thought to myself "we haven't heard things from Rolands perspective in a looong time" and i think that made it hit even harder when Cuthbert finally smacked some sense into him. Roland was literally lost and even the reader hadn't heard from him in a while. I think it was a good narrative trick.

[@AaronPrill]

The beginning (Blaine the mono dying from Eddie's "dad jokes") and the end (weird Wizard of Oz references) were corny, but I enjoyed the entire 600+ page middle - the flashback to Roland's teen years and events that shaped his life. Moving on to the next book in the series hoping for better...

[@CliffsDarkGems]

Frikken awesome review, as always. This was an essential glimpse into Roland's past, and I truly found the death of Susan so tragic and so essential to our understanding of Roland the man in the present. I cannot believe the hate for this book, it is a wonderful addition to The Dark Tower series. Not necessarily one of my favorite, but an awesome read!

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Yes I felt the same way. Wizard and Glass seems to be so many people's favourite book in the series OR their least favourite. I'm like you Cliff. I thought it was good but not the best I've read so far.

[@dannyplaza5474]

I will never, ever understand the haters of this book. As you said, it’s essential to understand Roland and his obsession with the Tower.

[@CliffsDarkGems]

Absolutely agree!@@dannyplaza5474

[@RemingtonHinshaw-zi1jx]

Yes. Everything you said, yes. Like wtf … one of the best books I’ve read … I laughed, cried, felt pure joy, and was furious at times. Loved it.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

So good 😜

[@skunke2290]

Really good review as always! This book had in my opinion some of the best villains in The Dark Tower series. Randall Flagg was fun to see in the end (gotta agree with you about the Tick Tock Man tho) and Rhea was a really well written villain. I do think Eldred Jonas however was my favorite villain in this book.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Thanks mate! Yeah Jonas was very interesting. I love the little fact that he was a failed Gunslinger. It made him much more interesting.

[@skunke2290]

@@PaperbackJourneys That part made Jonas feel more like a threat in my opinion. I also kinda loved how he was the boss and controlled the other characters with an iron fist. Congrats on 500 subs btw!

[@sfwordsofwonder]

This was my favorite just because where I was in my life at the time. I read it upon release after waiting what seemed forever after Wastelands. I have plans to make a video about my history with The Dark Tower. I'm enjoying your series immensely.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

That's so great to hear mate. I'd love to see that video when you make it mate. Please let me know when you do because I don't always see everything recommended in my feed.

[@AJ_DregzCat]

I was one that had waited the six years for Wizard and Glass to come out. I loved it and it might be my 3rd favorite of the series. Good video man, I enjoyed it.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Thank you very much mate. I really appreciate it and I'm glad you liked the video. I'm excited to get to the end so that I can have my own opinion and ranking of the series / multiverse. I always see those lists on reddit and other social media when King comes up.

[@gilfrancisjeno.panchoanime9675]

Just noticed in the comments from The Mist (2007) that the creatures are came from the Dark Tower 4: Wizard and Glass

[@dannyletcher5873]

Just came across your channel, and it's very underrated. Love the vids.

[@Turtlpwr]

The thing that took me out of the book was how “damsel in distress-y” Susan felt. Also, Trashcan Man is awesome and that would’ve been awesome

[@joshuamcdaniel6530]

You articulated it perfectly, that's what it was like. The first time I read the Red Wedding. Nausea

[@aqualitymagentachickenmask3298]

Haha it seems like everyone has the same reaction to the reveal it’s pronounced ‘Cyouth-bert’. All i have to say is if Sai King wanted me to pronounce it right he should have had Sheemie learn his name before I read 600 pages with ‘Cuthbert’!

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Haha yeah I’m with you. Cuthbert is Cuthbert. I don’t recognise this Kyoothbuert.

[@justintrites1699]

Susan’s death hit me harder than any other death in the series 😢

[@crazylegolady]

Hey! I'm still on ny journey and around 300 pages into Wolves Of The Calla! Wizard and Glass I did enjoy but you're right in saying prequels tend to suffer as we all knew Roland was going to be okay! Rhea definitely is one of Kings worst villians. She made my skin crawl. Felt the same about the wizard of oz bit and tik tock man! I'll definitely be watching your Wolves Of The Calla review! (hope you've done one) thank you for uploading these videos.. I love your passion and excitement so much! Also Trash Can man is brilliant!

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Such a cool comment thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the reviews. I can't wait to dive back into The Dark Tower series. I've been reading al of the extended universe for so long now and I want to be reuinted with my Ka-Tet lol.

[@dannyplaza5474]

It’s crazy you know, as a long time CR, I read the books in real time as they were released. I almost completely forgot about the series ( after wastelands) and just happened to be browsing books at a flea market with my wife and saw W and G just sitting there! I went home and read it over several days in a feverish delirium almost. It blew my mind!

[@PaperbackJourneys]

That's so cool that you rediscovered the beam almost as if it were Ka lol.

[@dannyplaza5474]

By far my favorite of the DT series! I thought it was absolutely sublime and heartbreaking!

[@noahwelch2931]

amazing review, agreed with everything 👍🏻👍🏻 there’s just so much to unpack from this story, i might need to re read the last 40 pages: I have zero clue how I feel about the Wizard of Oz stuff

[@freeman7079]

I finished this book (I’m reading through the series for a second time….it’s been ten years) not too long ago. It is such a great book. I can’t express how upset I was about the outcome of Susan.

[@Knowmad76]

I understand the wondering of the wizard of oz influence. I would remind you that other pre existing literature has already been used. Such as Shardik and Charlie the Choo Choo type book that foreshadows Blaine.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

You know what Lawrence I thought about that! I was thinking... "is this claiming that Wizard of Oz was somehow influenced by this location?" That's a good point. Let me ask you though. Charlie the Choo Choo was not a real children't book right? I just looked it up and I see that it's published now, but I'm sure if was inspired by The Dark Tower and not the other way around?

[@Knowmad76]

Charlie the cho cho is Kings invention. But I figure it is just his version of The Little Engine That Could. Its so fun for me to watch someone experience this story the first time. Then I get to remember my awe when I did my first read

[@stanisanus7862]

This book is like Berserk but in Stiven King's way... Roland have so many tragical events and you can even make a parallel between characters. Casca and Susana Delgado fate and how that affects Roland and Guts/ Roland's previous ka-tet and Gut's friends/ Rhea or Volter and Griffith... That dispair in those two strories....It's actually pretty shocking to me

[@PaperbackJourneys]

It's always interesting when you can find parallels between works of fiction. Makes you wonder how much is coincidence and how much is direct inspiration.

[@sidnew2739]

You cried? Me too. Now wait until you get to book #7.

[@sarahmcdonald9624]

Just coming off the third one. I wish I’d already read this one so I could watch the review!

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Awesome! What did you think of The Wastelands?

[@SentimentVeryForReal]

MIZMUITY!

[@sarahmcdonald9624]

@@PaperbackJourneys it was good! Reading Wizard and Glass along with IT, so it's slow going, but loving the journey so far! Even got the kid subscribed. Thanks for the reviews!

[@jok7609]

I know you posted this a year ago, but I just finished this book today. My biggest question … were there 2 or 4 ruby slippers for Oy??? 😂

[@wesleydraves1281]

For the first half of the book Rhea’s just there. She didn’t do anything awful and was actually helping some people. But at that moment where Susan is being forced to slice her throat I want to challenge her to a fistfight

[@Riclmnopp]

This book might not have fit perfectly into the series, but it was my favorite one. Edit: also, I totally agree with you about the whole Wizard of Oz part just didn’t fit. Shouldn’t have been in the book.

[@Jon-ld3jl]

my favorite book that he ever wrote. If you love me than love me.

[@getwildmusic]

Maybe you’ll reevaluate each book after finishing this story... for the 1st one, as an example, it is what and how it is, because of the end of the story.... Don’t know if i’m clear... in fact i know i’m not... 😂 and that’s normal.... can’t wait to see you talk about it at the very end....

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Oh yeah I'm sure I'll revisit every step of the way and try to untangle the journey that I'm currently on. I have a feeling that a lot of things will make more sense in retrospect.

[@danblack5402]

I’m not calling Cuthbert CUthbert. It’s Cuthbert.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

I know!! That's nuts isn't it?? It's like GIF... I know the real way to say it is "JIFF" but I've been saying "GIF" this whole time and I can't go back.

[@razycrandomgirl]

This book was EXCRUCIATING for me because I did not care about Susan or baby roland. I did not care about their romance or thier baby. I did not care about the old ka-tet. I wanted back the one i watch form in the previoud books. This story BORED me and was hard to get through. I can remember reading it though bc I got a used book that reeked of cigarettes. Roland is trash and everyone in his ka-tet are/were better people than him. But roland doesn't have to be likable to be a good character.

[@wookiee_beard]

I have a hard time listening to someone rate a SK book 3 out 5 who doesn't seem to understand the entire story, you re read them because there is no way to cover, remember and catch all of the small details he puts in his literature. Just because you do not understand something does not make it bad LOL. In my opinion not a great review at all....

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Sorry you didn't enjoy the review. Thanks for the comment though mate! 😃

[@wookiee_beard]

you still do great work, never quit or give up! @@PaperbackJourneys

[@sixty9lives]

If you didn't like the Wizard of Oz thing just wait for what's to come.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Hahaha. Oh man. I guess I didn’t get it. Maybe it’ll make sense in the next book.

[@LadyNicola]

I can't get into the Dark Tower series. Maybe I could start with this one??

[@BEEEbobPOOP]

Did you find 'The Gunslinger' tough reading? It took me a few attempts to finish it too. Id really recommend 'Kingslingers' podcast, it takes a first time reader through it and helps get to grips with the hazy way it's written. I use it to help me pick up things I miss as I'm not a close reader.😂 Oh and I wouldnt start here as it picks up instantly from Book3 and won't make any sense!

[@PaperbackJourneys]

I'm not sure if I'd start with this book. I mean chronologically it's a prequel to The Gunslinger. I find it difficult to suggest the reading order before I've completed the series. The Gunslinger is my least favourite in the series so far if that helps at all.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Great recommendation there Ned mate! I'll have to check out the podcast. Do they post weekly or was it just a series that was posted as they read through it?

[@BEEEbobPOOP]

@@PaperbackJourneys Its weekly! They've now read other Tower connections and have just done The Shining for Season 3!

[@dreamer2260]

No, absolutely not, Jesus Christ. You can’t start half way through the series. Start at the start, with the first book.

[@FullStewart]

Yep, just gonna ignore Sheemie on this one. He’s cuthbert, not cyouthbert. My least favourite DT book so far, I would have preferred a different flashback to this one, such as the one Roland teased where he lost Cuthbert and Alain

[@TheGoober019]

I wish while Stephen King is still alive, he would write a jericho hill book. I'm going to be sad if he won't write one. The world building in Wizard and Glass was so good, and I would like to see more of it, during the fall of in-world.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Yeah I think a lot of people feel the same as you. It either seems to be people's favourite or their least favourite in the series.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

That would be awesome.

[@rainbowhiker]

Just finished it tonight. Ruined the mystery of the gunslinger for me. Wish he hadn't written it. No apologies. I will recommend others not read it.

[@PaperbackJourneys]

You're not alone in thinking this. This book is very divisive. For some people it's their favourite in the series but others HATE it 😂.