Our introduction to Roland Deschain of Gilead and his pursuit of the man in black is a confusing contradiction.   Is he still honorable or has his quest for the tower tainted him?  

The original was read by Stephen King but George Guidall uses voices that give the characters an added depth.

Drawing of the Three

Roland struggles to keep alive and fulfill his kah while moving toward the beam and the Dark Tower.   He draws his three kah mates (kah tet) and persuades them to continue on his quest.

CD Reading by Frank Muller

Frank Muller is my favorite and his voice to me came to be the voice of Roland.  And his Detta voice made chills run down my back every time she appears.

The Wastelands

The kah tet ventures into Lud and meet Blaine the mono.  This is a distrubing story and except for the old people at River Crossing, it seems the whole world that has not "moved on," has gone mad.

CD Reading by Frank Muller

And "our friends" Gasher and Tick Tock really are frightening as read by Frank Muller.

Wizard and Glass

This is probably my favorite story.  I loved learning about Cuthbert, Alain and Roland's love Susan.  Even though Mejas seems like an evil town, the friends stay true and the story is both sad and wonderful.

CD Reading by Frank Muller

Once again we are transported to Roland's world through the talented reading of Frank Muller.  He seems especially skilled with his creepy Rea voice but he also is able to convey the feeling of a very young, romantic Roland of Gilead and tells his love story with youthful charm.

Wolves of the Calla 

Wolves has the magic of "Wizard" and  is probably my second favorite.  There is a sense that the kah-tet will survive.  The story is suspenseful and just keeps building to the final battle with the wolves.  Excellent.

CD Reading by George Guidall

Very good reading and all the voices for the individual residents of the Calla were so distinct that one can easily remember who is speaking by the tone of voice.

Song of Susannah 

This was the most difficult story to hear.  And it is very, very dark and gives one the feeling of impending doom.   Many good moments but I was not pleased with the cliff hanger. 

CD Reading by George Guidall

Good reading with difficult material.  Roland sounded very tired but still ready to do battle to save the Tower.

Finally, we hear the resolution of the cliff hanger and the kah-tet begins to move toward the tower and the final battle to save the rose.  I was thrilled at the ending of Roland's quest and felt that Stephen King did justice to all of his characters.  Very satisfying!  I am going to begin again with the "Gunslinger." 

Very excellent reading.  I could not stop listening as it seemed a magical journey and I wanted to hear all of it very well.