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The Gunslinger
by Stephen King
Book 1 of the The Dark Tower series
See it on Amazon1982Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Roland of Gilead follows the man in black across a barren, post-apocalyptic desert. The first book of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series mixes western, fantasy and horror.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Western · Quest · Dark fantasy
Screen adaptation
The Dark Tower (2017)
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