corruptboomerang t1_jdiiblo wrote on March 24, 2023 at 5:07 PM

If Dark Tower did that, then go read Hyperion. Holy shit.

Giant_Yoda t1_jdklxz1 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 1:54 AM

Dark Tower and Hyperion are two of my top three series of all time. You definitely need to read it. I recommend reading all four of the Hyperion books though. The second set are farther in the future but they really complete the story.

corruptboomerang t1_jdkpvh7 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:27 AM

I liked Dark Tower, but it was kinda batshit at times. Like a lot of it was just a bit disjointed.

Lieterally I think Hyperion is the better books, they're super well crafted and intracetly woven.

Giant_Yoda t1_jdkqp8n wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:34 AM

I mean, you're talking about Stephen King, the master of batshit crazy. The Dark Tower is exactly what I would expect from King writing his version of epic fantasy. If you want the more coherent, well crafted story, Hyperion takes it hands down.

Adoniram1733 OP t1_jdil73i wrote on March 24, 2023 at 5:25 PM

You're the second person today to recommend I read Dan Simmons. I'll have to check it out.

moonandmind t1_jdkihxb wrote on March 25, 2023 at 1:27 AM

Dan Simmons is one of the rare writers who is great in more than one genre. Hyperion is fantastic science fiction/fantasy and I highly recommend it and Fall of Hyperion as they are essentially one book. If you like horror, don't miss Summer of Night by Dan Simmons. One of my all time favorite horror novels, up there with The Shining for me.