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The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Stephen King's epic fantasy series, The Dark Tower, is being made into a major movie starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey. Due in cinemas February 17, 2017 USA.

In this first novel in his epic fantasy masterpiece, Stephen King introduces listeners 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 echoes our own.

In his first step towards the powerful and mysterious Dark Tower, Roland encounters an alluring woman named Alice, begins a friendship with Jake, a kid from New York, and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black.

Both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike, The Gunslinger leaves listeners eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

And the Tower is closer....

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Stephen king is a good writer and I enjoyed this book about the gunslinger. You BEAUT. Read this book yo.

Good time westernsy.

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one of Stephen kings best novels on to
the next volume
narrative keep you captive all the way to the end

dark enjoyment

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The Darktower Series is epic. I was concerned that after reading and rereading this series at least a dozen times over the past 30 years, that listening to them read by another voice may feel strange or disappoint. But no. George Guidall presents Roland to the audience in a manner which will captivate. Brilliant narration of a very important opening book. In my opinion, the Dark Tower series is one of the best series of stories ever written. Thank you for bringing the Ka Tet to your audience, thank you for Roland and all he represents. Stephen King you are the King of story telling. You have remembered the face of your Father. Thankee Sai. ❤️

The introduction to Roland’s quest is beautifully bought to life.

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Book one sets a slow pace but builds a world of real promise for future books.

slow pace but encompasses a grand concept

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the voice over grows on you. I couldn't imagine not having it the way it is. it could be grating at first. but it really is skillful!

Read this

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Narrated well, was confusing at times due to narrator changing voices during same character.

The story is a bit of a challenge, but stick through it. It builds up a dark but wonderful world and mythology.

Hard but rewarding

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I’ve read around 15 to 16 King books now and this one strikes me as one of the most lyrical in terms of the prose. It reminded me a little of Blood Meridian or The Road by the great Cormac McCarthy. Enjoyable but not as addictive as some of his others.

I will return to the world of the Dark Tower but maybe not right away.

Lyrical.

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i struggled thru. the narrator kept it interesting. the story was confusing and somewhat bland.

Underwhelmed

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First off, I don't really understand some of the criticisms of the performance - I found it well read, and felt like it suited the strange style and language of the book.

I've read part way through this series, but my first time listening in the hope of actually finishing it this time. I interpret this first novel as kind of a long prologue. It's not brilliant, and it's quite vague, but that's intended. It's essential setup for the future books, but it's definitely not something you should judge the whole series on.

I feel like I've been a bit critical, but it's a good story in it's own right as well. Some fantastic imagery and real feeling. Well worth a listen and will set you up for the rest of the series.

A long prologue, but in a good way

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The Gunslinger is a little slow to start but it's necessary as it builds its world. Once the story got going I felt engaged the entire time and could not stop listening. if you're a fan of King's work or fantasy in general, definitely make sure you check out The Gunslinger. Looking forward to listening to book 2 in King's 'The Dark Tower' series.

The Gunslinger is brilliant.

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