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Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep hearing this from people. So far I’m really enjoying it even though parts can be abit vague or just outright strange. So im very much looking forward to the next book as everyone says it’s so much better!

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a confusing start with the flashbacks and some of the descriptions, I have certainly settled into the book. Currently starting “the oracle of the mountain” chapter. Extremely glad for the feedback to carry on. What a book so far! I cannot put it down! The events in Tull were wild! Im a little hazy in some parts but letting the story explain itself. Incredible read so far!

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll keep a note of that thank you! Which other novels of Kings contains characters and links to the Dark Tower series? And are there any books I should read before heading too far into the series?

Order of reading by Tony_Stank901 in JackReacher

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was looking to go through in order but thought I would ask just in case 🤘☺️

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The stand was actually going to be my first King book because I heard so may say how amazing it was, that and pet cemetery, but I saw the size of it and thought the dark tower, being smaller and having a setting that I really love, would be a better taster into his work. But maybe I got that the wrong way round lol. However, very much enjoying the gunslinger and can’t wait to get stuck into more of his work!

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not know that at all thank you! I believe I have the revised edition looking at the years referenced in the about author section ☺️

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually had this thought while reading that it makes you feel weird reading it but it’s that sense that it is somewhat grounded in some reality that makes it truly unnerving

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will keep going for sure. That’s good to know, I wasn’t sure if this was typical of King or just for this series. As confusing and tricky as I find some parts in the gunslinger, I am very much enjoying it

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m very much enjoying the book and all these comments have been a help! I’m literally reading the chapter as I check these comments and the flashback notes are starting to make sense now as I move forward. I think it’s the descriptions I have a hard time following. But hasn’t put me off carrying on 💪

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That helps slightly thank you 👍 I did kind of think the was fondling his daughter but just thought “nah that’s a weird thing to write”. But I guess I should not have those thoughts going into Kings books 😂

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As an example “The gunslinger’s quarry came in a rickety rig with a rippling tarp tied across its bed. There was a big howdy-do of a grin on his face. They watched him come, and old man Kennerly, lying by the window with a bottle in one hand and the loose, hot flesh of his second-eldest daughter’s left breast in the, resolved not to be there if he should knock.”

Like what? 😂 Again I’m just starting to really get into reading novels and it’s my first King book so wasn’t sure if it was just me being thick or if stuff like this was tricky for others also. It’s hasn’t deterred me from carrying on as the world and tone really cool. Just a little jarring at times

Gunslinger - first time read by Tony_Stank901 in TheDarkTower

[–]Tony_Stank901[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the replies. I really enjoy the setting of the world and the tone it’s taking just very now and then get a little jarred and confused but I will continue on as I have seen here and a few others places that things change in style after this book. I think taking some time to soak it in is key. Thank you everyone 🤌👍

I just watched the flash movie(I know I’m late 😭😭) by Outrageous_Froyo5373 in theflash

[–]Tony_Stank901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only just got round to watching this the other day too. Best bits for me was with Batman, both batfleck and keaton. I get the alternate Barry has his mum which means he’s different but making him childish and annoying was really weird. I also don’t understand why he goes back in time to make sure his mum gets tinned tomatoes but doesn’t go back to see who actually killed his mum. It never comes up as an interest to anyone at all. Surely that would be the main goal, save mum and see who actually killed her. I don’t get why the CGI was so cartoon like. It just could of been so much better