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The Gunslinger  (Dark Tower, Bk 1)
The Gunslinger - Dark Tower, Bk 1
Author: Stephen King
The Gunslinger, a haunting figure who embodies the qualities of the lone hero through the ages.... His pursuit of The Man in Black, his liaison with the sexually ravenous Alice, his friendship with the kid from Earth named Jake, are part of the drama that is both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike, an alchemy of storytelling sorcery.
ISBN-13: 9780451160522
ISBN-10: 0451160525
Publication Date: 1989
Pages: 315
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 389 ratings
Publisher: New American Library
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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angiepants avatar reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 2
I won't say this is King's best work, but I do love the story. In the afterword, he writes about how the story came about--which to me explains why it doesn't measure up quite as well as The Stand or Lisey's Story to me.

But, I do look forward to the other books--I've already ordered them and am anxiously waiting for them.

I hope that there is more of the gunslinger's past explained--I really like that part of his world, before things "passed on."
mpmarus avatar reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book didn't do much for me, but this one hooked me on the series. I realize the necessity for "The Gunslinger" but until you've read this second book in the Dark Tower series, I really don't think you know whether you'll like the series or not. So read this, and hang in there!
reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I couldn't get into the book, myself. The series has a cult following, though, or so it seems.
roarlady avatar reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
In 1989 this book began the Gunslinger series. The King rendition of the battle of good and evil in a warped western setting, went on to become one of Kings most read and waited for journeys...
saphyress avatar reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first one in the Gunslinger series and hooks you from the first word.
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reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on
I read somewhere else that with this series you'll either like the main character or you won't. I may have to read the second book to make sure how I really feel. It was an easy read..but I wasn't as drawn into the story like I expected to be.
reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
I generally like Stephen King's books. I couldn't really stick with this one. I know many people do like this series, but I just wasn't drawn in.
reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on
Fascinating book, great way to kick off a series.
reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on
Great reading, very creative!
reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
it is a must for Steven King fans. Graphic and unsettling, but excellent storytelling.
reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 15 more book reviews
Classic Stephen King
Bibliocrates avatar reviewed The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1) on + 252 more book reviews
This is a beautiful book! Go Roland!


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