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S'està carregant… The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger (1) (1982 original; edició 2016)de Stephen King (Autor)
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Rounding up from 3.5 STARS I don't know if it's because the edition I read is the "revised, expanded" edition but I really liked this book! Everyone who has read The Dark Tower series advises that that first book is the weakest link but getting thru it to the next in the series is worth the effort. Anyway - I'm hooked, can't wait for The Drawing of the Three. The first in the 8-volume epic horror fantasy introduces us to Roland, the last gunslinger in a future time and dystopian place on a plane different than our own. The landscape resembles an American Old West but contains remnants of the past that reflect our own 20th century history: “Hey Jude” plays on the piano at the honky tonk, a gas station becomes an enigmatic and religious relic… Roland is in pursuit of the Man in Black, a powerful sorcerer who contains knowledge about Dark Tower, Roland’s ultimate goal. There is a lot of allegorical and metaphorical language, symbols and ritual that makes this story rich if a little obtuse on the first reading but the richness and vivid descriptions make the dreamscape and fable-like plot seem real. Immersed in a shadowy and gritty fantasy realm woven with religious undertones, Stephen King's narrative grips you forcefully, compelling you to absorb every word, evoking a visceral response – a quality that defines his writing. His exploration of the dark and morbid facets of death is evident, as is typical in his works. However, a notable drawback is the absence of a clear sense of progression or resolution. The reader traverses this grim journey without discernible directional cues, creating a somewhat disorienting experience. The narrative's use of flashbacks within flashbacks proves to be both disruptive and seamlessly integrated. Some instances jar the reader, while others effortlessly enhance the unfolding story. In summary, it's a compelling read, offering a brief introduction to this intricate world. Yet, the lingering feeling persists that not much has truly transpired; perhaps, though, this is a deliberate setup for a more expansive and captivating plotline in the future. Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
Pertany a aquestes sèriesThe Dark Tower (1) Pertany a aquestes col·leccions editorialsHeyne Allgemeine Reihe (13951) Heyne Paperback (41/11) Contingut aThe Dark Tower, Books 1-3: The Gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three, and The Waste Lands de Stephen King The Dark Tower 8-Book Boxed Set de Stephen King (indirecte) ContéTé l'adaptacióInspirat enTé una concordançaTé una guia d'estudi per a estudiantsPremis
"An impressive work of mythic magnitude that may turn out to be Stephen King's greatest literary achievement" (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), The Gunslinger is the first volume in the epic Dark Tower Series. A #1 national bestseller, The Gunslinger introduces readers to one of Stephen King's most powerful creations, Roland of Gilead: The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which mirrors our own in frightening ways, Roland tracks The Man in Black, encounters an enticing woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York named Jake. Inspired in part by the Robert Browning narrative pum, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," The Gunslinger is "a compelling whirlpool of a story that draws one irretrievable to its center" (Milwaukee Sentinel). It is "brilliant and fresh.and will leave you panting for more" (Booklist). No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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