The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King (EPUB)

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Wolves of the Calla is the thrilling fifth book in Stephen King’s Dark Tower series—a unique bestselling epic fantasy quest inspired many years ago by The Lord of the Rings.In the extraordinary fifth novel in Stephen King’s remarkable fantasy epic, Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are bearing southeast through the forests of Mid-World. Their path takes them to the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis, a tranquil valley community of farmers and ranchers on Mid-World’s borderlands. Beyond the town, the rocky ground rises toward the hulking darkness of Thunderclap, the source of a terrible affliction that is slowly stealing the community’s soul. The Wolves of Thunderclap and their unspeakable depredation are coming. To resist them is to risk all, but these are odds the gunslingers are used to, and they can give the Calla-folken both courage and cunning. Their guns, however, will not be enough.

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⭐Shortly after the events in the Emerald Palace Roland and his Ka-tet continue along the path of the beam. The Ka-Tet come across a village that is expecting a raid of evil men on horses who will kidnap half the children in the village. The children do return, however they return ‘Roont’, as mentally impaired. It’s not clear what connection the raiders have to do with the Tower. Yet Roland and his group decide to defend the town against the raiders. I mean Roland and his group are on a quest to save the Dark Tower which is kinda responsible for well all the good in the world. So why would they risk their lives on a cause that has nothing to do with the Tower? Especially when the town is divided on whether they even want Roland’s help.The story itself proceeds at a snail’s pace. Countless pages are devoted to trivial matters, such as the story of the priest who is really a minor character. King devotes an incredible 200 pages to telling the story of the priest. ‘First I went to work at a homeless shelter handing out soup’. Then I went to work at Manpower.’ Like I give ^^&^^&++. What does this have to do with the Dark Tower?So for 900 pages what do you get? I really long drawn out story that has almost nothing to do with the quest for the Dark Tower. Terrible.

⭐the ka-test has reached a town which needs their help. there are rules for asking for help from gunslingers, and the town must decide amongst themselves whether they wish to pay the price. the kidnapping and destruction of their children has gone in for generations and they have had enough. there is a viper in the nest and they must tread carefully as they make their plans. they must save the Rose back in New York. and one of the ka-test is about to break the very special union, no matter what.we have come to such a pinnacle of pain for all involved. the ka-test stretches to the breaking point more than once and then it expands. but as with any movement, there is pain. read on

⭐Those who know me know that I’m a big Stephen King fan, have been so since my friend first introduced me to the novel Firestarter when I was in 6th grade. The man is a story teller, and his popularity demonstrates that people love to read his stories. He has his strengths and weaknesses as any writer does. But overall, I really enjoy reading him.Wolves of the Calla felt more like a western to me than some of the earlier Dark Tower novels, though of course there was always that undercurrent of the time travel/alternate worlds/science fiction thing as well. I love that he brought the priest from Salem’s Lot into the plot. And I laughed when he even brought himself into the mix. Fourth wall anyone?More than any other character, Jake really came into his own in this book. Up until now he’s been a child, thrust into these circumstances beyond his control. The others have tried to protect him and he’s had to face horrors, but in this book he actually has his own mission, to discover whether the father of a boy he’s met in town, a friend, is a traitor. And beyond that, he has to kill, and watch someone he knows and cares about die. By the end of the book, Jake is no longer a child. He’s a full-fledged gunslinger.Bit by bit the mythology of Stephen King’s world(s) are coming together in these books. Susannah/Detta/Mia has her own demon (literally perhaps) to face, but her real trials will come in the next book. I also find it interesting that even though our main hero, Roland, still has his ‘powers’ of observation and cunning and wisdom, King has been knocking him down bit by bit through the books, first by taking away two vital fingers on his right hand, and now in this book with a creeping arthritis that threatens to shut him down. Writers, take note–I can’t think of another writer who is meaner to his protagonists. And it works.So all in all, I enjoyed this. The middle had a few slow moments, most notably that Callahan’s tale was longer than I thought was necessary. But other than that? Really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the next one.

⭐A continuation of the Gunfighter series. Roland is becoming a more interesting character, his ka-tet has bonded and they tackle what is probably the weirdest rustling gang of riders ever created.Since I am not a Stephen King fan, for me to say the series is compelling says much.And I have come to the understanding that Stephen King just might be a fanboy of Patrick O’Brian. No Spoilery from me.If you have not read the series, it’s worth the read. I suggest that you don’t read some parts in the dark though.

⭐This is the continuation of the Dark Tower story and is a read that you cannot avoid if you have read the previous four instalments. It is King’s writing at its best but without the extremes he sometimes goes to horrify. The Dark Tower is an intricate story, which grapples with theories of time and parallel universes while referencing familiar legends and contemporary icons, particular the gunslinger created by Clint Eastwood in the “spaghetti westerns” series. For all this King’s characters are as real as they always are. You have met each of them at some time if you are over the age of twenty, but they are placed in unlikely situations. Their response is genuine and often admirable..

⭐And we’re back on track! After the massive flashback segment in “Wizard and Glass” the real story of the series begins to drive forward once more, picking up soon after the conclusion of book four.This story is a little different from previous instalments. The journey towards the elusive Dark Tower slows as the team, King’s own “fellowship”, stop to help a town that anticipates a violent and devastating attack from the “wolves”, a group of almost-men who may kill or abduct their children. There are many secrets in this book, all of which are revealed satisfactorily, and many of the mysteries surrounding Roland’s world are also uncovered – although there are just as many new questions as there are answers.The writing is, as ever, great; the dialogue particularly brings such clarity to this aspect of King’s complex series that you don’t feel you’re reading fantasy, which, as a writer of the genre myself, can often get bogged down in the narrative. King lightens the novel where it needs light, and darkens the novel when the various truths are revealed. Speaking of light and revelations, we see the protagonist Roland in an entirely new light, adding yet another layer to the full rounded character and his companions. It’s wonderful and heart-breaking to see our beloved characters in this way, who by now feel like family.Do we want Roland to succeed? Always. Do we want him to succeed at the expense of his companions, who are also our friends? There are new aspects of the Dark Tower, its substance and purpose, that almost make us think “maybe they aren’t all that important after all …”Don’t miss it. It’s a series back on track after a minor slowdown, and it is so intriguing that you’ll still be thinking about it weeks later.

⭐I am a HUGE Stephen King fan and I have waited in great anticipation for the release of this novel. I would like to say that it was well worth the wait as he has done it again!My favourite story by The Master is just as brilliant as ever. The characters are fantastically written and the emotions shown are very easy to feel.Perhaps the best thing for me was the chance at long last to finally find out what happened to Father Callahan of ‘Salem’s Lot fame. I loved his character in the Lot and wasn’t disappointed at all with the discovery of his life after he left. I think that his story could well have been written on it’s own as a sequel to ‘Salem’s Lot, but then that’s just my opinion as a massive Lot fan!The Wolves stands true in the tale of the quest for the Dark Tower. I was pleased that Oy was still alive and well at the end too. I am very happy that Mr King decided to give Roland some happiness in this book. After reading Wizard And Glass, I really felt sad for the guy.Another great aspect for me was the side-line of Susannah. This is a remarkable woman and I’m hoping and guessing that she will prevail in her coming troubles. I for one can’t wait to meet her ‘chap’!!!I would suggest that you read the first Dark Tower books before attempting this one, or you may find yourself getting a little confused, or feel like you’re about to go ToDash!!!There is no other ka-tet I’d rather read about…Well done Mr King, and thankyou for not disappointing me!!!

⭐Overall I found this a very engaging read, and the worldbuilding is incredible. I am in awe of King’s ability to create yet another society/dialect/culture and have it and the characters populating it be so believable and compelling. The plot is full of twists, with plenty of suspense, and plenty to make us feel for and fear for the characters we’ve come to know and love. The cliffhanger ending is not quite as bad as the end of book 3, but it’s enough to have me rushing straight on to the next installment.I do have to agree with other reviewers that this felt a little long and meandering sometimes, and perhaps some content could have been cut – for example Pere Callahan’s backstory. Of course I may be wrong and the vampire subplot may prove to have some importance in the series, but based on this book alone it felt a bit odd and out of place. It also seems just a tiny bit self-indulgent for King to reference his own characters (Callahan, Flagg etc) and even to name-drop himself a couple of times!But these are minor issues, and the reader is free to skim-read sections that don’t interest him/her!

⭐This is another episode in the Dark Tower saga and is one one the best in the series.We see our friends,Roland,Susannah,Eddie,Jake and Oye,arrive at a settlement where the world has definitely ‘moved on’.The people of the settlement are terrified of raiders,dressed in green,who attack th settlement at regular interval,stealing one twin,only to return them later in a ‘ru’int’ state.The ka-tet stay to help.A lovely surprise is the appearance of a friend from Salem’s Lot,Father Callaghan.We learn what happened to him after he left Salem’s Lot on a Greyhound bus heading to anywhere away from thee ‘Lot.He has been shamed by the Vampire,Barlow,and his faith has wavered.But,he starts a new life and tuns the tables on vampires anywhere.In this book,he befriends the ka-tet and becomes a worthy temporary member.Brilliant book1

⭐It’s interesting to see the various reviews that have already been set out about Wolves of the Calla. The beauty of any form of art is the different responses that it engenders in different people.In my opinion (for what it’s worth) this is the best of the Dark Tower novels to date. I wasn’t bothered by King’s self-references, and actually thought the reference to his own work at the end posed some fascinating questions about the nature of the universes described within the saga.I can understand how some could describe the book as slow-paced, but I didn’t feel that way myself. I actually found the whole 500 pages of preparation for the final scenes to be incredibly engrossing and tense. I was actually slightly shaking with nerves towards the culmination of the key scenes at the end.The cliff-hanger is a beast, but I would expect no less. I have been very lucky with the Dark Tower having not read any of them until march of this year. I have now devoured the five volumes in a short space of time without needing to wait for the next one to come out. Finally, though, I have a fraught wait for Volume 6.I hope anyone who is yet to read this book enjoys it as much as I did.

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