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Song of Susannah

Stephen King (1999)

SubgenreDark Fantasy / Grimdark
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages463 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4/5 (177657)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipMultiple POVsQuest

Synopsis

[The Dark Tower][1] VI Susannah, now pregnant, has yet another taking control of her. The demon-mother, Mia, uses Susannah and Black Thirteen to transport to New York City of 1999. Jake, Oy, and Pere Callahan must rescue Susannah while Eddie and Roland transport to the Maine of 1977. A vacant lot in New York is the prize that must be saved and ties these together. ([source][2]) [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL81600W/The_Dark_Tower_1-7 [2]: https://www.stephenking.com/library/novel/dark_tower_song_of_susannah_the.html

Song of Susannah: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Contains demonic possession, pregnancy body horror, strong violence, and mature supernatural themes. Part of King's dark fantasy epic with horror elements and strong language throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include possession, pregnancy, and mental manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series will follow the fellowship as they split up to rescue Susannah from possession and save reality itself.

Tags

HorrorUrban FantasyMultiverseDimensional TravelSupernatural Thriller