This is not a typical King book. It was easy to digest, and I didn't find anything offensive. I would even say it's suitable for kids. I assume that's why this is labeled as young adult. But don't let that misleading classification fool you. Young adult fantasy today has come to mean something every different from what you will find here. This book has a fairytale vibe, but it still has that gritty King atmosphere. Told from storytellers' perspective, The Eyes of the Dragon is a story of intrigue and betrayal. It follows a royal family and the advisor to the King/ mysterious wizard... Flagg. Flagg is a notorious villain in the Kingverse. Getting more of his story, told in this unique-to-King way, was a real treat. If you're a fan of The Stand, this book is a must-read.

The narrator of the audiobook nailed Flagg as a character. I actually enjoyed the voices he gave to all the characters. He really brought the whole thing to life. I would recommend this book to any fantasy fan as it can stand on its own. However, I think I liked this even more because of where it fell in my King journey. IT was a disappointment in my eyes, so this book helped to revitalize my excitement for King's work. I think fans of King should talk about this one more. This book deserves more hype.