Christine G. (Cricket) reviewed on 3/11/2006 + 69 more book reviews

MY OPINION
I was a bit disappointed with this book because I really liked the second better. For me, there was a bit too much "I don't know how I know but I know" stuff. I know this a part of the story, some force (the Tower, maybe?) is drawing them all closer and making them do things, but I felt like King wanted or needed a bunch of stuff to happen and didn't really know how to make it happen so he just had the characters "Just know" what needs to be done. I understand this concept but there was A WHOLE LOT OF IT in this book. It took away some of the excitement for me because I knew at anytime they can get out of any situation because of the "I just know how" thing. The beginning started off really strong but the last 40 pages just dragged on for me. I was thinking "just get over with already so I can find out what happens". The end played out like some twisted, demented Wizard of Oz which would have been cool, but I was getting bored. Luckily the book ended on a real cliff-hanger that immediately made me pick up the fourth book. I hope the series continues the strong storytelling I felt during the second book.

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