The Gunslinger by Stephen King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I know who the man in black, but I’m not telling.
Seriously, what a revelation. I had completely forgotten everything about this book the first time I read it. The second book is actually more memorable because of the horrifying first scene, yet this doesn’t make The Gunslinger, as the first in The Dark Tower series, any less fascinating.
It’s a character study, and adventure story that isn’t afraid to be realistic with the choices Roland makes. In typical King fashion, nothing occurs the way you expect, and I love that. It also pisses me off, because seriously, why, Roland why?
It’s a great book. Read if you haven’t, reread if you have it.