Along the way, Roland tells his friends the story of his youth. When he was only fourteen, he and his two friends, Alain and Cuthbert, were sent to a small town in the outer region. Their alleged purpose was to count various items for the ruler but in reality they are there as scouts against the man who wants to bring down the government. While there, Roland falls in love with Susan Delgado, his first love and his deepest one. But the small town is about to erupt and there are gunslingers coming for Roland and his friends.
This fourth volume is definitely my favorite so far. We get Roland's backstory, the story of his first love which shaped him and his first battle and kills. Even as a young man, he is the leader of his friends, the one who sees the most clearly and who has the ability to make strategic plans. There are several villains, including the head of those opposed to Roland, Alain and Cuthbert, and a witch who holds a magic crystal ball that allows her to see what is happening anywhere. This book is recommended for fantasy and horror readers.
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