The books are just capturing. I literally thought about those books before I went to sleep, as I worked, and while I ate. I worried that I might die and not know the end if I did not hurry. I started reading IT but maybe I will revisit the Tower after that; I miss the gang.
Imagine then the shock and worry of us Constant Readers when (between books 4 and 5) our favorite author was hit by a van! I hate to say it but right on the heels of my thought, "Oh I'm glad he wasn't killed" was the thought "Oh no what about the Tower?!?"
Also Sai King being able to finish the Tower series gives me hope (not a lot, but a little) for George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones (not holding my breath).