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  • The Dark Tower III

  • The Waste Lands
  • Written by: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Frank Muller
  • Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (653 ratings)

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The Dark Tower III

Written by: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Publisher's Summary

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba!

In this third volume, several months have passed, and Roland's two new tet-mates have become trained gunslingers. Eddie Dean has given up heroin, and Odetta's two selves have joined, becoming the stronger and more balanced personality of Susannah Dean. But while battling The Pusher in 1977 New York, Roland altered ka by saving the life of Jake Chambers, a boy who - in Roland's world - has already died. Now Roland and Jake exist in different worlds, but they are joined by the same madness: the paradox of double memories.

Roland, Susannah, and Eddie must draw Jake into Mid-World and then follow the Path of the Beam all the way to the Dark Tower. Along the way our tet stumbles into the ruined city of Lud, and are caught between the warring gangs of the Pubes and the Grays. The only way out of Lud is to wake Blaine the Mono, an insane train that has a passion for riddling, and for suicidal journeys.

©1991, 2003 Stephen King (P)1998, 2003 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

"The reigning King of American popular literature." ( Los Angeles Daily News)
"Enjoyable - whets the appetite for more." ( Bangor Daily News)
"Splendidly tense and rip-roaring." ( Publishers Weekly)

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A ride from start to finish.

If you loved the first two books of the series, you'll be happy to know that King continues to impress with his third installment of this strange, beautiful journey. I have completely fallen in love with the characters and their relationships. Stephen King does an incredible job of creating captivating villains that actually feel dangerous. Frank Muller narrates the story in a way that brings life to the characters and makes the listener feel immersive.

On to Book 4!

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Glorious

The only dislike I have with this piece of the gunslinger saga is that it came to an abrupt end, leaving me with the pain of the prisoner as he was touched by his demon heroin

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Such a great book !!!

Obsessed with this series !!! Hopefully I can find the 4th book !!! I love it ! Addicting !

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Incredible Narration

I’m always concerned when a narrator changes mid-series, but this narrator is a rare talent and one of the best I’ve ever heard

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Never Ending Adventure

Frank Muller is exceptional at bringing colour and uniqueness to every character. I’ve read the series, now listening to the Dark Tower novels invites another layer of imagination to this fabulous story!

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I love all books 1 to 7. I have listened to them on three different occasions.

I love ❤️ ❤️ the dark tower series. This is the third time I have read all books from 1 to 7. I love, Stephen kings mind it’s wonderful.

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Great Read a lot of time to finish

I am a long time reader and for me Stephen King is one of the best and the series Gun Slinger just might be #1

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one of my favorites of the dark tower series.

This book is such a dark adventure! Loved the voice acting. Out of the series, this book is in the top 3 in my opinion.

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What a ride!

I didn't enjoy Frank's style at first. But boy oh boy do I ever now! what a great story and what a great narrator! I'm enthralled!

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Don’t think buy

Buy first one then get here all I will say for you. Great series. Must read

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  • ibillinsly@gmail
  • 2017-09-19

Good narrator, good story, bad production

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, after warning them that the quality of the recording is not up to par with other recent audiobooks

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dark Tower III?

When Jake was kidnapped by Gasher and taken underground.

Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?

Gasher

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's too long for that

Any additional comments?

It is unfortunate that the recording features constant white noise in the background. Book II and Book IV also has this annoying distraction. The recording is pieced together in a distracting way. However, the story is good and the narrator is fantastic; otherwise, I would not keep going. At this point, I'm invested in this well above average book series.

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  • Christie D. Brown
  • 2016-08-03

Love!

I am Christie of Matthews, daughter of Chris. and this book made me remember the face of my fathers!

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  • Alisa
  • 2016-04-28

Magnificent

This is my favorite of the Dark Tower books. Frank Muller at his best. I miss him so. I will probably get way more than my money's worth with this on for I will read it over and over in my many trips to the Dark Tower. Long days and pleasant nights.

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  • Gabrielle
  • 2016-08-10

Excellent Series

Would you listen to The Waste Lands again? Why?

This is a great book and great series. Very complex but once you get invested you have to listen!!

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  • Christopher Boucher
  • 2016-08-08

He's a great reader...

Though I'm not sure he captured Susannah very well, not that I could have done any better.

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  • fernando lopez
  • 2016-07-30

Ok here we go

loved it !! you realy start to feel a strong attachment for the main characters and the development of the bad guys are takeing shape . can't wait to hear the next book.

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  • Jedimasterlenny
  • 2016-11-16

Frank Muller shines.

Where does The Waste Lands rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would say that this ranks in the top 10 easily. I have almost 100 titles in my audio library right now so I don't say that lightly.

What did you like best about this story?

Frank Muller. The story is astounding but his narration outshines even the intricate nuances of Stephen King's Midworld.

What about Frank Muller’s performance did you like?

His voices are so convincing and effortless. Even with as many characters as there are in this series, you could listen to Frank's performance with zero dialogue attribution and it would be entirely understandable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I honestly can't say. It would spoil things which I do not intend to do for you. Pay close attention in the last "part" of the book - you'll be glad you did when you read the next one.

Any additional comments?

This book is a gem. The narration cements its place in my top 10 list.

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  • matthew
  • 2016-04-24

It just keeps getting better

I love this series more with each book I finish progessing through this epic quest and answering and raising more question and mystery all the time can't wait for the next book after this ones cliff hanger

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  • Michael J. Luis
  • 2016-11-19

Draws you in and leaves you hanging

What did you love best about The Waste Lands?

I enjoyed the characters and the way King just draws you into his story. This was a fantastic followup to the Drawing of The Three. I did not like the ending in that it did not feel like a good conclusion, with the conclusion really being with the beginning of Wizard and Glass.

What does Frank Muller bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voices and tone give an amazing energy to the characters of Eddie and Roland.

If you could take any character from The Waste Lands out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Susanna Dean. She just seems like an amazingly strong person.

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  • Margie
  • 2016-11-26

Love This Series

So glad I decided to read this series. Can't wait to begin the next book.

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  • Client d'Amazon
  • 2021-06-07

Great entry in the dark tower mythos

Blaine the Mono terrified me when I first read this book and he still does. Great entry into the mythos - obviously a bit frustrating to have the book end on a cliffhanger but at least the next book is already out.