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The Dark Tower IV

Stephen King (2016-12-27)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages1040 (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age16+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

Quest CrewTime-Displaced

Synopsis

Roland the gunslinger and his crew barely escape one world only to slip into another. It is in this other world that Roland relates to his crew a twisted and entertaining tale of his first quest as a gunslinger and the love of his life, Susan Delgado.

Tags

Dark FantasyWesternEpic FantasyMultiverse Fiction

Is The Dark Tower IV appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

King's genre-blending epic features significant violence, some sexual content, and strong language throughout. The nested narrative structure involves mature themes of loss, love, and destiny suitable for older teens and adults.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, grief, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to Roland's epic quest across multiple worlds and the tragic love story at the heart of his past.