Reviews

The Gunslinger by Stephen King

adambhughes's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

trying_to_swim2710's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

_evs_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It was ok, not what I hoped it would be.

bibliogeekgirl's review against another edition

3.0

A little slow. But I could also see that we are building a world with rules and it will expand. Great narrator.

forseti's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

constancelee's review against another edition

4.0

I read this book about 15 or so years ago but am currently re-reading as my son has just started it as well.

frankenlady's review against another edition

slow-paced

allensbookreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

chenny_jade's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

odin45mp's review against another edition

4.0

This was a good novel. Hard to classify as it blends elements of fantasy and Westerns with a hint of scifi around the edges. It definitely reads as a young author's novel, still honing his craft. It is a quick read and the pacing keeps you glued to the page to see where it goes next, even if it is just plodding across the endless desert. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

Note: This is my first Stephen King novel, and I'm 30 years old. Relationships get you to try new things, like an author that you typecast as something you probably wouldn't enjoy reading.