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A review by bruinrocks
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The Gunslinger is a wonderful Western Sci-Fi novel. A lone Gunslinger walks a vast desert in search of his nemesis. On his journey he encounters a unique cast of characters, from his friends in what appears to be a Medieval type walled city, to a ragtag group of individuals in a western town, to a young boy named Jake. His relationship with Jake is very interesting, he starts off a little cold but warms up to the boy very quickly, becoming a sort of father figure to Jake and learning his past and sharing his. The novel ends in a fantastic set up for the future series.
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Drug use