The Drawing of the Three: What Makes a Sequel Great

In this video essay, your old pal the Book and Movie Guy dives into the second volume of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series, "The Drawing of the Three." I touch on some elements of the novel that I feel make it a "perfect" sequel, from the characters (Eddie Dean) to the villains (Jack Mort and Detta Walker) and the setting. And I guess that's it.

[@ihavenoideawhatgoeso]

I agree with you. This book is Eddie's book more than it is Roland's. He really gets a chance to shine!!! I'm excited for you to talk about the next book because I feel like Suzanna and Jake really get to shine. (The Wastelands is obviously Jake's book)
This book is really what makes me want to recommend the dark tower to everyone because it's just SO GOOD!! I love the whole series, but The Drawing of the Three is so inventive and entertaining. I wish I could read this book for the first time again!!!

[@oddiocurtiss]

Hey, I don't expect much as a random internet person, but would you be willing to critique my novel? It isn't published yet and it's my first try at a novel, but I'd really appreciate feedback.

[@oddiocurtiss]

Great video by the way. The Drawing of the Three really drew me in to the series as a whole. I still remember spending one of my summers as a teenager reading it late into the night as my grandma yelled at me about ruining my eyes.

[@thebookmovieguy]

I would be absolutely honored to give it a try!
Shoot me an email to [e-mail] letting me know exactly what you want me to look for, when you want it back by, and any other notes you think are important. You can share it, attach it as file, whatever is easiest for you. Once you email me, let me know here just in case it doesn't go through.

[@oddiocurtiss]

Thanks! I sent the email. I'm looking forward to seeing what you think, good and bad. Don't pull any punches. I can take it.