Don't worry PrincessFiona. Even though the end could have been better it is still a worthwhile read. It took me a little while to get into it, but once I did I was riveted.
Thanks GB! Sounds like a typical King. I'm going to be hitting Pillars of the Earth next and then Under The Dome...I have too many new books to choose from right now and then a bunch of Tess Gerritson's to re-read. So many books, so little time