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The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla

Stephen King
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The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Stephen King

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

931

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mid-World • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King follows Roland Deschain and his group as they come to the town of Calla Bryn Sturgis. The townspeople are plagued by mysterious beings called the Wolves, who abduct children. The group agrees to help the community prepare for the upcoming battle.

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The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King has generally been praised for its intricate plot and rich character development, especially the deepening of the protagonist, Roland. However, some readers found the pacing uneven, with sections that felt overly drawn out. Fans of the series will likely enjoy its continuation, though newcomers might struggle with context.

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Who Should Read The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla?

Fans of epic fantasy, horror, and Western genres will relish Stephen King's The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla. Ideal for readers who enjoy complex world-building and darkly atmospheric stories, this book appeals to those who appreciate works like George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Book Details
Pages

931

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mid-World • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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