Any King fans? I am about half way done with book 7. It's funny how King's characters sneak their way into your heart. You don't even reallize it is happening until you complete the book and have this empty feeling because you miss your old "friends".
If anyone is a King fan and hasn't read The Dark Tower, you are really missing out. I think some who don't especially like King could really enjoy this one too. It seems to be easier to read than some of his other books.
I never was much of a reader when I was young and frankly, I have a hard time getting through some of King's books (still haven't been able to force myself through the Stand), but have devoured the Dark Tower books on an average of 3 days per book.