dan answers “I haven't read this book, but have wanted...”

S.J. Romero asked this question about The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1):

I haven't read this book, but have wanted to for some time. My hesitation is that some of King's works can start great, but end a bit flat. IT and The Stand are two examples. Both started great and powered along for about 95% of the story, only to run out of steam in the end. Not sure I want to spend the time on DT if it ends in such a way. Any encouraging words to ease my concerns? Thanks in advance.

dan It has been said by many people, and Stephen King himself, that the first book is very much condescending. Being as he wrote The Gunslinger when he wa…moreIt has been said by many people, and Stephen King himself, that the first book is very much condescending. Being as he wrote The Gunslinger when he was very young and was, he admitted, trying to sounds high and mighty and make a long lasting series such as Lord of the Rings. I have been told that the first is the hardest to get through, but after that it gets better.(less)

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