The Gunslinger by Stephen King

The Gunslinger

The Dark Tower #1

Stephen King

238 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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In THE GUNSLINGER, Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey into good and evil, in a desolate world which frighteningly ...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 80%
mysterious 71%
tense 39%
challenging 22%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 36%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

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