The reviewer enjoyed the split narrative of 'The Waste Lands', finding the distinct voices and settings of the characters engaging. They appreciated the merging of the two storylines and the references to Tolkien's Middle Earth, which helped visualize the Waste Lands. The pace of the series is picking up, and the reviewer is looking forward to the next book.
The reviewer found 'The Waste Lands' to be a significant step forward in the 'Dark Tower' series, particularly enjoying the split narrative that allows for a deeper exploration of the characters. The merging of the two storylines was a highlight, as it brought a sense of completeness to the story. The reviewer also appreciated the references to Tolkien's Middle Earth, which helped to visualize the Waste Lands. The pace of the series is picking up, and the reviewer is excited to see where the story goes next. They are looking forward to the next book in the series, 'Wizard and Glass', and have already checked it out from the library. The reviewer enjoys the intimacy with the characters and the slower pace, which allows for a more detailed exploration of the story.
Quick quotes
The lessons which are remembered the longest, Roland knew, are always the ones that are self taught.
And fire was evil stuff that delighted in escaping the hands which created it.
The quickest way to learn about a new place is to know what it dreams of. I would hear of this Oz.