57 pages • 1 hour read
Stephen KingThe Drawing of the Three
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King, Roland, the last gunslinger, awakens on a beach in his world and is immediately attacked by monstrous “lobstrosities,” losing the fingers on his shooting hand and becoming infected. He finds three doors on the beach, each leading to different times in New York City, where he meets Eddie Dean, Odetta Holmes (and her alter ego Detta Walker), and Jack Mort. Together, they navigate their intertwined destinies, and Roland gains crucial companions for his quest for the Dark Tower. The book contains sensationalized portrayals of and outdated terms for substance use, dissociative identity disorder, disabilities, and other health conditions, as well as racist language and insensitive conversations around race.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stephen King's The Drawing of the Three delivers an engaging and fast-paced continuation of his Dark Tower series. Reviewers praise the intricate character development and imaginative world-building. However, some find the plot occasionally confusing and the pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a compelling read for fantasy and King enthusiasts (MLA).
Who Should Read The Drawing of the Three?
Fans of speculative fiction and dark fantasy with an appreciation for intricate, multi-layered storytelling will enjoy Stephen King's The Drawing of the Three. Readers who relish the blending of genres, as seen in books like George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones or Neil Gaiman's American Gods, will find this novel captivating.