Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
I've put myself in a rare situation. I'm about 60 percent done with vol. 7, and with work tomorrow, and all of the packing & last minute shopping i have left to do, i won't be able to finish the last book of the series - which has taken about 4 or 5 months for me to read. I've come a long, long way, and if i bring the novel to Bonnaroo, i will be able to finish the novel on a secluded area of the farm Thursday afternoon.
But i don't know if that's such a good idea. ???
If you've read vol. 7, then you understand how important of a decision this is to me.
I don't know if the conclusion of the book is suitable for such a place as Bonnaroo, with the results somewhere on the back of my mind all weekend. But on the other hand, maybe there's no better place to end such a journey. I'll get up, put the book away blissfully, and have the time of my life after having read one of the greatest stories ever written?
Can you offer any advice without spoiling the ending?
I was very scared to open the thread as I am only on Vol III, but I think it would be an excellent time to get some reading in.....I will probably bring something to read as well for the mornings I cant sleep past 8am cause its 100 degrees in the tent
Post by oatmealschnappz on Jun 12, 2007 2:02:12 GMT -5
Once you are finished reading 'The Dark Tower', you really need to read 'Insomnia' (my favorite single King book) and 'Hearts In Atlantis' (don't let the movie influence you. It only scratches the surface.) While many of King's stories are refrenced-to throughout the 'DT' series, these two books tie directly into it. They are absolutely necessary in order to fully understand and appreciate certain aspects of the (DT) mega-novel.
I wouldn't want to finish DT it at Roo! That would almost be sensory overload. I needed a little time for silent contemplation afterwards. But I read each book as it came out so DT was a 17 year journey for me.
Also read the short story "Everythings' Eventual" from the collection of the same name. Heavily tied to DT. Of course most of king's novels are tied to the DT series.
Post by ChiefPemperToadWigginsky on Jun 12, 2007 8:35:42 GMT -5
I understand what troo said about sensory overload, becuz you definately need some time to decompress after finishing DT. But the more i think of it the more i like the idea, I would finish it there, smoke, contemplate, have the time of your life, and when you get home start over from the beginning. Have you forgotten the face of you father?
I've decided i am going to bring the book to Bonnaroo, and finish it early Thursday.
I completely understand the sensory overload sentiment. I'm the type that never finishes a book unless the situation is perfect, and i've especially been that way about the last 6 Dark Tower books. In order for me to be able to read the last chapter, i'll need total privacy. I can't have someone stumble up to me bumming a cig or something, you know?
I get the feeling ka, that relentless wheel, will spin in my favor though. I'm gonna do what Wigginbolt suggested. I'm gonna finish the book, hoist one up, and reflect on the path of the beam for a while, and slowly make my way back over to camp, maybe have a beer and the weekend will really begin for me at that point.
I'll always remember just where i was and how i felt at the journey's conclusion. Could there be a better place?!
