Stephen King is not just an author who churns out a ton of stories—although, yes, he certainly does do that. King is an author who has created (and is still creating ) a vast, interconnected literary universe. One of the greatest pleasures in being a devoted fan is in finding how often King references, and connects to, characters, story elements, and locales found throughout his literary canon. King often refers to his most ardent fans as “Constant Readers.” It is a term he uses to regard those readers who’ve put a lot of money into his pockets and faithfully stayed the course with him over numerous decades, reading everything he’s published. I imagine King is flattered by such commitment from his audience, and counts himself blessed. But the truth is, he gives his most faithful readers a lot to enjoy on the other end, and rewards their diligence with special insight into his fictional landscape that many casual readers are not privy to. ...
Roland Deschain's quest was to reach the Dark Tower. My quest? To make my way through all of Stephen King's work. It's been a slow process, but a rewarding one. I figured that as I continue, I'd share my thoughts here! Thanks for checking it out!