Stephen King Fans discussion

I think Roland's definition of love is wildly different from your average person's. Frankly the definition of love is different in this entire world. I think when he meets Eddie and Susannah he senses a kinship and a potential in both of them. Its worth noting that a huge part of a gunslinger is that kind of unfiltered anger that both Eddie and Susannah have in spades. A true Gunslinger needs that rage as protection and inspiration.

I think love for Roland is more about the sense of kinship, finding a kindred spirit rather than romantic love. He sees himself in them the way a father sees himself in his children.

In Jake's case I have a working theory that Jake is the "twinner" of someone else you haven't encountered yet. That's assuming the twinner concept from The Talisman and Blackhouse carries through to this series. Which is bloody well should since they're part of the Dark Tower canon.

I really wasn't sure about this one because it's so different from most of Stephen King's writing. The first book in the series really didn't do much for me but as I get further into this one I really like it!

Doreen wrote: "I really wasn't sure about this one because it's so different from most of Stephen King's writing. The first book in the series really didn't do much for me but as I get further into this one I rea..."

Doreen, I felt the same about the first book but loved DOTT, and I can tell you the series gets better with each book, I think. I wouldn't say the series is my all-time favorite of his novels, but it is very good. I'm on the seventh book now, The Dark Tower, which concludes the journey, and I'm glad I stuck with it.

OMG! I loved this one! Kept me on the edge of my seat and got me wanting more. I can hardly wait to read the other volumes in this series!

I am reading this for the first time. I never was interested in the DT series for some reason. But a few days ago "The Gunslinger" just blew me away! And now this ...
I still at the beginning. With the drug deal in the airplane. This stuff is sooo crazy. And I love it.
Really different than the usual "easy to swallow" King. And it feels very personal because of it.

New to the group and finished The Gunslinger a few days ago. Happy my copy of The Drawing of the Three came in at the library yesterday. Started it last night and read the first chapter. My mind is blown already. I really need to pace my emotions and reactions to these books or I'll burn myself out. That first chapter is glorious, though.

Liz wrote: "New to the group and finished The Gunslinger a few days ago..."

Glad you're enjoying it! :)