OK...just bought The Gunslinger and...

**sherry77** · November 2nd, 2009

The dark tower books are my all time favorite, its a little confusing but hang in there

**All Hail The Crimson King** · November 3rd, 2009

Okay, Bloodbool, it was in March that you made this thread, how did it go for you?

**OhhDiscordia** · November 5th, 2009

I'm with the guy who bought the revised editions. Can anybody point me to a thread this is being discussed or do I need to start one? My roommate who put me onto the series was sooooo mad when I told him some of the things I did that were in the revised edition, most specifically the reference to Anyway, thread for this anybody?

**Doc Wilson** · November 5th, 2009

Originally Posted by OhhDiscordia

I'm with the guy who bought the revised editions. Can anybody point me to a thread this is being discussed or do I need to start one? My roommate who put me onto the series was sooooo mad when I told him some of the things I did that were in the revised edition, most specifically the reference to Anyway, thread for this anybody?

http://www.stephenking.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=12764

not much there, but I'd be interested in hearing impressions of the revised edition too.

**BigJimVt** · November 6th, 2009

Originally Posted by bloodbool

Ive put it off far too long. I may be the last SK fan to read this series, but I bought the Gunslinger and Drawing of the Three tonight. Im going to dive into this series headfirst.

I started The Gunslinger and am about 60 pages in and I gotta admit, im lost. It took me forever to figure out if this was the past (Western) or the future. Once I DID figure that out, im still lost. LOL. Im just finishing the chapter where he meets with the "preacher Lady". Is this going to get better? Am I going to catch up to this or am I hopelessly lost in a sea of Devil grass?

Someone send me some hope here.

This was my impression when I read DT1. I was reading and reading and couldn't help but feel like I missed something. I kept double checking to make sure that was actually the first of the series. I will say, it does get better and once you're into the 2nd and 3rd books it's hard to stop, at least it was for me.

Roou* · December 8th, 2009

mm yeah i know i finished the book long time ago but i was like ahh ok im gonna read, i didnt loved the book, its not bad but .. i dont know xD
but now i see everyone talking about -Drawing of the tree- well maybe later we'll see

**kitten32** · February 18th, 2010

i am a big fan of stephen king also. i also have the dark tower the first book but i haven't read it yet.
i am new at this website. when it comes to his movies and books i really like it. thank you for letting me
be here with all of you who like stephen king.....

kitten32 from california

**Tinks** · February 23rd, 2010

Originally Posted by All Hail The Crimson King

Okay, Bloodbool, it was in March that you made this thread, how did it go for you?

I'm interested too. How did you get on? I struggled but the Drawing of the Three made it worthwhile.

**KyleKarabekian** · February 25th, 2010

Originally Posted by bloodbool

Ive put it off far too long. I may be the last SK fan to read this series, but I bought the Gunslinger and Drawing of the Three tonight. Im going to dive into this series headfirst.

I started The Gunslinger and am about 60 pages in and I gotta admit, im lost. It took me forever to figure out if this was the past (Western) or the future. Once I DID figure that out, im still lost. LOL. Im just finishing the chapter where he meets with the "preacher Lady". Is this going to get better? Am I going to catch up to this or am I hopelessly lost in a sea of Devil grass?

Someone send me some hope here.

Listen to Ms. Mod. I loved The Gunslinger but some of my friends didn't because it confused them greatly and they've given up. Don't! The Drawing of the Three kicks the series into action and gets going. I was also hesitant when it came to reading the books, but I read them anyway and they were marvelous!

**Gavvo1976** · March 22nd, 2010

Originally Posted by Tinks

I'm interested too. How did you get on? I struggled but the Drawing of the Three made it worthwhile.

Hi Tinks...totally agree. I didn't start getting really into The Gunslinger until Roland got to the Way Station & met Jake - Drawing Of The Three really kicks into shape...I am reading DT for the first time and am currently halfway through Wolves Of the Calla. Can't put it down but want these last 3 books to last as long as I can make them! Then will probably read them all over again! I have left it too long before I attempted to read them!

I see you're a new member too...so welcome