A review by delijha711
The Gunslinger by Stephen King

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

 Finally back on my journey to read through Stephen King's bibliography!

I apparently have read this book before but I genuinely don't remember any of the story itself. My rating of it the first time was not good and I seemed to have been confused by the story. After reading a second time I have a better appreciation for the book and story that was told. Roland, The Gunslinger, is the definition of a complicated man with a task. He only sees the goal, chasing The Man in Black and heading to The Tower. Everything and anything along the way is merely a distraction. The unintended collateral damage that The Gunslinger inflicts while following the Man in Black is just devastating. I felt horrible for Allie and OBVIOUSLY I felt destroyed by Jake leaving. Not only did he leave my boy behind but literally stepped over his hand reaching out for help like that is cold! I enjoyed the conversation that he had with the Man in Black, even though I was slightly confused by it. And I DO NOT CARE if people are out there like "this is so obvious" it isnt to me and if that makes me dumb then so be it. I enjoyed the story and I was slightly confused but I look forward to the next book. 4.25/5