The Sorcerer and the Crystal

«The Sorcerer and the Crystal» — is the fourth novel in the «Dark Tower» series by Stephen Edwin King, where a great journey towards the main goal unexpectedly turns into a story of youth, choice, and first love. The book holds a special place in the series: it not only continues the path of the ka-tet but also shows how a person is formed, for whom duty always goes hand in hand with loss. Here, the traits of fantasy, western, and mystical thriller unite. Not only the dangers of the journey come to the forefront, but also the cost of decisions that are made too early and remain with a person for a lifetime. The novel expands the world of the «Dark Tower», adds depth to it, and makes the central figure of the series clearer without simplifications and justifications.