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The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, Bk 1)
The Gunslinger - Dark Tower, Bk 1
Author: Stephen King
Beginning with a short story appearing in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1978, the publication of Stephen King's epic work of fantasy -- what he considers to be a single long novel and his magnum opus -- has spanned a quarter of a century. Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unfo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670032549
ISBN-10: 0670032549
Publication Date: 6/23/2003
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 181 ratings
Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 27
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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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