Wizard and Glass
Published in 1997, Wizard and Glass is a dark fantasy and epic fantasy novel by Stephen King. The story is set in Topeka and Kansas, in the 1980s. It features Roland Deschain, Susan Delgado and Jake Chambers. It deals with crystal balls, parallel universes, gunfighters and heroes and heroines.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, and 326 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 72 editions across 9 languages.
At about 718 pages, most readers finish it in 13–14 hours.
About Wizard and Glass
[The Dark Tower][1] IV Part IV of an epic quest. Roland the Gunslinger and his followers have to contend with a sentient monorail intent on killing itself and taking them with it. While seeking to return to the Path of the Beam that will lead them to the Dark Tower, Roland tells his friends a story about the tragic loss of his first love, Susan Delgado.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1998 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Wizard and Glass?
Wizard and Glass was written by Stephen King and first published in 1997.
What genre is Wizard and Glass?
It is usually shelved as Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Horror and Adventure.
How long is Wizard and Glass?
The median edition has 718 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Wizard and Glass?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Silence of the Lambs.
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