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  • The Drawing of the Three
  • Written by: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Frank Muller
  • Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (693 ratings)

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The Dark Tower II

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 second volume, Roland encounters three mysterious doorways on a deserted beach along the Western Sea. Each one enters into a different person's life in New York - here, he joins forces with the defiant young Eddie Dean and with the beautiful, brilliant, and brave Odetta Holmes in a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies. They also become the companions, forming a ka-tet, who will assist him on his quest to save the Dark Tower.

©1987 Stephen King (P)1998, 2003 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

"King is a master at creating living, breathing, believable characters." ( Baltimore Sun)
"This quest is one of King's best - communicates on a genuine, human level, but rich in symbolism and allegory." ( Columbus Sunday Dispatch)
"An epic in the making." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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Leaps better than Book 1

I have to admit I really struggled with the Gunslinger (I read it, I didn't do an audio book). Many people have told me that this series was great and after that first book I wasn't too interested. Well I finally gave this book a try and now I am completely invested in the series. So if you struggled with the first book like me, just stick with it, it gets so much more interesting.
The reader, Frank Muller, was great as well. A perfect voice for Roland.

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Good story, poor sound quality

I loved the story but I had a problem with the recording quality itself. There is a consistant static in the background that cuts out every time they edited two recordings together. I didn't notice it in the car when I was driving but when I had headphones in it was very annoying. The performance was fantastic but who ever set up the recording booth must have goofed up.

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Great stuff!

the characters are fully fleshed out and the story is very special!
i would totally recommend it!

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Amazing

some of the best narration I have ever heard and an amazing tale by the King

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Not bad.

I thought the first was better but I still enjoyed it. I am going to listen to another book by a different author to cleanse my mental pallet then on to the next in the series.

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Oh devil's grass.

once you dive into this rabbit hole..... it's too late...... this series is our world's equivalent of devil grass. THANK YOU SO MUCH

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I can’t get enough!

I have read the Dark Tower series once. I’m now listening to the entire. It had been years since I have read this book and it is every bit as I remembered. It’s so much fun enjoying it in audiobook form.

Frank Muller is masterful.

#Audible1

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Revisiting

Revisiting this series after they were originally written. Having the audio gives it new life! Although the narrator is absolutely amazing, he makes Roland sound like he’s reading a movie trailer. Must be the direction he was given because I’ve heard other of his narrations and it wasn’t this exaggerated.

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What a great series.

Great series! Frank Muller did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life. Thanks Mr King for a mesmerizing book!

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Fantastic and excellent performance

Excellent narration. My only gripe is that the mixing needs work. The audio can spike at points. The excellent performance deserved better, but it doesn't ruin the experience. You just won't want the volume too high

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