Apatt’s review of The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) > Likes and Comments
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Beautiful review Apatt. I'm reading this series this year with a group. I can already tell I'll read them all again someday. Thanks for the western fantasy recommendations.
Lynn wrote: "Beautiful review Apatt. I'm reading this series this year with a group. I can already tell I'll read them all again someday. Thanks for the western fantasy recommendations."
Thankee sai, Lynn! ;) I think from book 5 onward the series drops in quality a bit, for now I'll commit to 1 to 4.5, I think :)
Excellent review, Apatt. The visuals are stunning. I'm a Constant Reader who turned her nose up at the series all these years, but I've come to see the error of my ways. I'm reading them now in a somewhat leisurely fashion, and have finished book 4. I'm so glad to hear that you're a fan, as well! Thanks for the fantasy recommendations--I will definitely look into them.
Cindy wrote: "Excellent review, Apatt. The visuals are stunning. I'm a Constant Reader who turned her nose up at the series all these years, but I've come to see the error of my ways. I'm reading them now in a s..."
Thank you, Cindy. I also want to reread The Talisman and Black House that King wrote with Peter Straub. Gah! So many rereads, and books in my TBR I haven't read.
Thanks also for the friends invite, happy and honored to add! :)
Oooh, thanks for attaching the articles at the bottom. Idris Elba is an unexpected casting choice but a damn welcome one - he looks absolutely fantastic in the picture! I'm totally on board and super excited to see it now. :D
Nenia *The Flagrant Liberal* wrote: "Oooh, thanks for attaching the articles at the bottom. Idris Elba is an unexpected casting choice but a damn welcome one - he looks absolutely fantastic in the picture! I'm totally on board and sup..."
Thanks, Nenia. Idris is great as Luthor, though it is a controversial casting choice as the books clearly indicate that Roland is a white guy. Still, his race is a minor point, if the portrayal is good then he is the right choice :)
Are the amended lyrics an example of SK's whimsy and lyricism?! If so, I'm afraid I'm not convinced. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. And it was fascinating to see a different side of SK, through your eloquent and detailed review.
Cecily wrote: "Are the amended lyrics an example of SK's whimsy and lyricism?! If so, I'm afraid I'm not convinced. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. And it was fascinating to see a different side of SK, through your ..."
Well, he's no Tolkein where prose is concerned.
If you are familiar with the film versions of Misery, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, and The Green Mile, you have probably seen his different sides, these are faithful adaptations.
Three out of four: Shawshank and Green Mile (which I remember well) plus Stand By Me (which I don't).
Great review. I love almost all of the King I've read thus far. He is simply one of those great story tellers; whether you like the story or not, you will enjoy the way he tells it. However, I have yet to read this series, except for the "Through the Keyhole" instalment he came out with a few years back.
Denis wrote: "Great review. I love almost all of the King I've read thus far. He is simply one of those great story tellers; whether you like the story or not, you will enjoy the way he tells it. However, I have..."
Thanks, Denis. I hope you check out this series, some of King's best works and a cool mythology.
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Beautiful review Apatt. I'm reading this series this year with a group. I can already tell I'll read them all again someday. Thanks for the western fantasy recommendations.
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Lynn wrote: "Beautiful review Apatt. I'm reading this series this year with a group. I can already tell I'll read them all again someday. Thanks for the western fantasy recommendations."Thankee sai, Lynn! ;) I think from book 5 onward the series drops in quality a bit, for now I'll commit to 1 to 4.5, I think :)
Excellent review, Apatt. The visuals are stunning. I'm a Constant Reader who turned her nose up at the series all these years, but I've come to see the error of my ways. I'm reading them now in a somewhat leisurely fashion, and have finished book 4. I'm so glad to hear that you're a fan, as well! Thanks for the fantasy recommendations--I will definitely look into them.
Cindy wrote: "Excellent review, Apatt. The visuals are stunning. I'm a Constant Reader who turned her nose up at the series all these years, but I've come to see the error of my ways. I'm reading them now in a s..."Thank you, Cindy. I also want to reread The Talisman and Black House that King wrote with Peter Straub. Gah! So many rereads, and books in my TBR I haven't read.
Thanks also for the friends invite, happy and honored to add! :)
Oooh, thanks for attaching the articles at the bottom. Idris Elba is an unexpected casting choice but a damn welcome one - he looks absolutely fantastic in the picture! I'm totally on board and super excited to see it now. :D
Nenia *The Flagrant Liberal* wrote: "Oooh, thanks for attaching the articles at the bottom. Idris Elba is an unexpected casting choice but a damn welcome one - he looks absolutely fantastic in the picture! I'm totally on board and sup..."Thanks, Nenia. Idris is great as Luthor, though it is a controversial casting choice as the books clearly indicate that Roland is a white guy. Still, his race is a minor point, if the portrayal is good then he is the right choice :)
Are the amended lyrics an example of SK's whimsy and lyricism?! If so, I'm afraid I'm not convinced. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. And it was fascinating to see a different side of SK, through your eloquent and detailed review.
Cecily wrote: "Are the amended lyrics an example of SK's whimsy and lyricism?! If so, I'm afraid I'm not convinced. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. And it was fascinating to see a different side of SK, through your ..."Well, he's no Tolkein where prose is concerned.
If you are familiar with the film versions of Misery, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, and The Green Mile, you have probably seen his different sides, these are faithful adaptations.
Three out of four: Shawshank and Green Mile (which I remember well) plus Stand By Me (which I don't).
Great review. I love almost all of the King I've read thus far. He is simply one of those great story tellers; whether you like the story or not, you will enjoy the way he tells it. However, I have yet to read this series, except for the "Through the Keyhole" instalment he came out with a few years back.
Denis wrote: "Great review. I love almost all of the King I've read thus far. He is simply one of those great story tellers; whether you like the story or not, you will enjoy the way he tells it. However, I have..."Thanks, Denis. I hope you check out this series, some of King's best works and a cool mythology.
