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Synopsis
ROLAND THE GUNSLINGER and his band have narrowly escaped the city of Lud and boarded Blaine, a train that will take them to, of all places, Kansas. There the ghost city of Topeka has been depopulated by a superflu. Alongside Interstate 70, an emerald palace rises enchantingly. Before Roland and the companions of his ka-tet continue along the Path of the Beam, Roland must tell them the tale that defines him both as a man and hero: a long-ago romance of witchery and evil, of the beautiful, unforgettable Susan Delgado, of the Big Coffin Hunters and Rhea of the Cöos. And when his tale is finished, Roland confronts a man who goes by many names, a man who “darkles and tincts,” and who may hold the key to the Dark Tower. --back cover
Wizard and Glass: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains strong violence including gunfights and graphic deaths, mature sexual content including assault, strong language throughout, and intense horror elements involving witchcraft and supernatural evil. Best for mature older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, suicide, graphic violence, and substance abuse (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy quests and dark Western-style adventures will be captivated by Roland's tragic backstory and the fellowship's journey toward the mysterious Dark Tower.