The very first words of The Dark Tower’s very first book are “The man in black”. Throughout the book, he remains an important character. Also known as Randall Flagg (among other names, which we will use freely below), The Man…
If you’re here, it’s because you want to check out Brandon Sanderson’s books, but don’t know where to start. So let’s get into it! First off, it’s important to know that the bulk of Sanderson’s work takes place in a…
A central character in Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series, Jake Chambers has captured the hearts of generations of readers with his bravery and loyalty. Originally from 1977 New York City, Jake’s life changes forever when he gets transported from…
Susannah Dean, a central figure in Stephen King’s epic The Dark Tower series, is a character of profound complexity and resilience. When we meet Susannah, she isn’t Susannah yet, but rather both Odetta Holmes and Detta Walker. Through her experiences…
Without a doubt, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series is one of the most notable fantasy works of the second half of the 20th century. It’s in no way an exaggeration to put it alongside the likes of The Lord of the…
Drawn by Roland Deschain through a magic doorway, Eddie Dean of New York begins his adventure to the Dark Tower angry, confused, and going through heroin withdrawal. Yet despite these less-than-humble origins, Eddie ends up playing a pivotal role in…
The lead protagonist of Steven King’s The Dark Tower series, Roland Deschain is perhaps King’s most iconic character. Part Clint Eastwood’s Man With No Name character, part diplomat, part wanderer out of time, his desparate need to reach the tower…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Project #5 – if you want the title, setting, and characters to remain a surprise when the book releases, watch out! Brandon Sanderson revealed the title and read multiple chapters of his new…
During today’s Brandon Sanderson reveal livestream, which was ostensibly about the new Words of Radiance leather-bound Backerkit, we got some very exciting news about yet another secret project. At the end of the stream, Brandon stared at the camera for…
Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series, a masterful blend of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and Western genres, stands as a monumental work in contemporary literature. Spanning eight core novels, along with a number of related short stories and companion books,…
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