A great new chapter in the Dark Tower progression marred by ties to pop-culture. Remember the Wizard of Oz references in Wizard and Glass? I didn't care for that. Well, re're just getting warmed up. Maybe King will tie such references into a satisfying plot point that explains them in a clever and rewarding way. But I have a suspicion it won't be worth it to me. So in the meantime I try not to let such references annoy me and enjoy the otherwise great stories.