Although not nearly as good as [book: The Gunslinger], Drawing is still really good and sets the tone for the rest of the Dark Tower books.

King's worst fault is his apparent need to explore every little idea that pops into his mind while he's writing a book. Because he is good at what he does, in the vast majority of cases, this tendency makes for fairly enjoyable reading. At the same time, however, it tends to dilute the underlying plot and focus of the story--which is about a man who is destined to find a tall, black tower.

Drawing introduces us to a number of characters, both major and minor, who either journey with Roland toward his destined, um, destination, or meet up with him somewhere along the way. As the second installment in a much longer work, it does its job well: It keeps the story moving. But be prepared to move on to the third book quickly, because unlike The Gunslinger, this book is not something that can be read as a standalone story.