Eyes of the dragon really picks up pace once the old King (Roland) gets knocked off. This is the part of the novel I like a lot. The early part of the books is spent building characters and setting the stage. King does this like a pro, of course.
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The story is really about Peter, who King does not develop much in the early novel. Most of his focus is on Thomas, King Roland and Flagg. Hey, catch any Dark Tower irony here? Roland the Good verses Flagg?
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Peter's authority and natural tendency toward what is right is a powerful draw to his character. He has inner strength and conviction that Thomas is lacking. When he agrees to stand trial for the murder of his father, he does it with surprising confidence. King doesn't have to work a lot to get the reader to like Peter -- it's natural. Any scene Peter is in, he quickly becomes the center of attention. King aptly conveys Peter's ability to show authority, love righteousness and honor the law.
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