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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.
David "some of King's works can start great, but end a bit flat"

Some? All his books are like that. Every single one of them.…more"some of King's works can start great, but end a bit flat"

Some? All his books are like that. Every single one of them.(less)
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The Gunslinger
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