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Violence
A lot
Violence consistent with the Dark Tower series; a skin-man creature commits gruesome acts
Language
Some
Some strong language; King's characteristic voice
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content; not explicit
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking; mild substance presence
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Grief, loss of innocence, and the psychological darkness at the heart of King's Mid-World
What this book is about
Set between the fourth and fifth Dark Tower novels, this standalone interlude has Roland Deschain pausing his ka-tet to shelter from a deadly storm and tell two nested tales: one of his own past as a young gunslinger, and a fairy tale within that story. King's love for the series shines in this gentle, dark, and moving addition to Roland's saga.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Horror creature violence
Themes of loss and grief
Dark fantasy content
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