Eric Stone
A man of noble birth finds his calling, but he’s always a moment too late. He couldn't save his mother, his father, or the boy. By the end, you’re left wondering if he’ll even be able to save himself. Roland is a tragic figure, but his coming-of-age story was a huge highlight for me and gave the character some much-needed weight.
I read this while on a business trip in Texas, and the context was perfect. Reading that opening scene in the saloon while being out in that heat made the atmosphere feel incredibly real. It’s a strange, sparse book - very different from King’s "doorstoppers" - but it’s effectively haunting in its own way. It’s not a perfect journey, but it’s clearly the start to something much more meaningful.
A man of noble birth finds his calling, but he’s always a moment too late. He couldn't save his mother, his father, or the boy. By the end, you’re left wondering if he’ll even be able to save himself. Roland is a tragic figure, but his coming-of-age story was a huge highlight for me and gave the character some much-needed weight.
I read this while on a business trip in Texas, and the context was perfect. Reading that opening scene in the saloon while being out in that heat made the atmosphere feel incredibly real. It’s a strange, sparse book - very different from King’s "doorstoppers" - but it’s effectively haunting in its own way. It’s not a perfect journey, but it’s clearly the start to something much more meaningful.