No, The DT is a finished work
Yes, he will continue adding novels to the Epic
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I voted no, but only because you said Novels on yes. I believe he'll do backstories on some of his characters, but no full fledged novels.
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I hope Stephen will write more on The Dark Tower series. I am reading the Dark Tower 7,Spoiler:I love this series.
I voted yes, only because I would like one more book of Roland's final loop and then the story be over when he reaches the tower for the last and final time.
Given how long the books ended up being, I'd say that seven books is enough. I'm sure there are critics who'd say that the series could be shortened by a book.
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I'd like it to be longer, i'd like More Eddie, Sussanah, Jake and Oy stories, rather than Cuthbert, Alain and Jamie de Curry. I'd also like a DTVIII about Roland's final loop, but i'm sure a lot of people out there would hate it, if the ending shouwed what was at the top of the tower. I'd really love to find out, but i'm naturally curious and hate "Loose ends".
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I voted no, but only because I do not believe Stephen will write more novels pertaining to the DT. I DO THINK he will revise some or all of the other books and think it likely that he writes some of the backstory. Now we will learn (and are learning at present) some of the backstory in Wizard & Glass with the Long Road Home comic arc and we have been told the story of Jerricho Hill will be told thru the comics. I think this will inspire King to write a more complete story in his own words regarding these events/topics because Marvel won't get it "just right."
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More back stories would be great. Can't see him writing another DT novel.
I didn't realize there were other works directly linked to DT. I have just started book five. Should I have already read Little Sisters of Eluria? I already read Everything Eventual but it was some time ago and many books ago and definitely way before I started DT or even knew of Roland. (OMG! was there really life before DT?)
What books should I have already read (Besides the obvious 1,2,3 and 4) prior to starting WC? I know some books are thought to be "related" to DT like Lisley and others but what books would you consider imperative reading at this point?
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All things ( and books) serve the beam! I say read all of SK's books and
you'll find connections big & small abound in them all.
Books imperative:
The Talisman & Black House
Insomnia
Little Sisters
Eyes of the Dragon
IT
Oh bother, just start again....read them all!
The answer is within
all matter is energy, all energy is GOD
PS...As long as Sai King is alive, I believe he will
continue to hear the song anew, he wont be able
or be inclined to not listen again, I vote there MUST be more!
The answer is within
all matter is energy, all energy is GOD
Litte Sisters is a self contained story really, set before The Gunslinger. I'd recommend you grab it, but don't worry, it shouldn't spoil any of the main series for you.
As others have said, Black house is a good idea, but again it won't spoil much sinceWhat books should I have already read (Besides the obvious 1,2,3 and 4) prior to starting WC? I know some books are thought to be "related" to DT like Lisley and others but what books would you consider imperative reading at this point?
JohnSpoiler:
If you didn't read Salem's Lot before Wolves, you might want to do so though as there are certainly spoilers for that book in Wolves.
I'ld love to see more. I'm sort of interested in who Cuthbert lost his virginity to or more of the burning of Gilead
Moving this thread to Gilead and changing the title as it's not really about LSoE (that was a misunderstanding on the original posters part that LSoE was a recent book and not a reprint of a short story)
never over. not ever.
yes when cuthbert lost his v-card, thats important
although I remember when I read DT4 and he had a rather adolescent response (Ie jealousy) to rolands physical relationships ( i believe he threw a tantrum and howled "Why is he first with everything!!!")
although when he died he was a gunslinger so I would assume he had gone down to the whorehouses the way roland did when he was younger, so yeah
if the worlds gonna end then let's get it over with, i got shit to do
No way. I can't imagine that! He was so different from Roland. I know that in that world it wasn't a thing to be shamed of but still. It wasn't Cuthbert's cup of tea.
I hope and I think he found some girl he could love more or less.
Anyway we are getting a little bit off topic maybe we should open a thread with the title "Cuthbert's V-card: guesses" or something like this.
Roland would have understood.
I've always been curious about Steven Deschain and his father, (Insert name here) The Tall, I cant remember his name off hand but I think a book or short story about them would be neat. but overall I think the actualy novels are done, but that doesnt mean I still wouldn't gobble an eigth novel about Roland's final loop down though
By the way, I like your new avatar Letti
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The title of the thread and the OP are very different questions.
I voted yes, the series is done. I don't think King will write book VIII.
Would I like there to be more? Of course. When I finished TDT, I couldn't imagine reading about anything else. I had become so engrossed in the story of the Ka-tet and I was deeply saddened to know it was over. But the way it ended made sense to me. I understood WHY it was over.
I would definitely love more books, more about Rolands youth and what happened between WAG and Jericho hill. . I know there's the DT comics but it's not the same.
I voted yes, mostly for wishful thinking. Probably won't happen though. I wouldn't mind revisions of all the books though, it would be a good way to do little work and make a huge buck.
I think there will be no more books directly associated with Roland and the Tet. But I'm sure till King dies. he will be adding many more references in other books, like Hearts In Atlantis and From a Buick 8, etc.... which to me is good enough. cuz i think the 7 books make a nice, well wheel.