Just Finished the Dark Tower: Clues?

[DogMom]

I read somewhere that when King was writing the final 3 books he decided to make changes to the Gunslinger to make them all fit. I don't think he knew how it was going to end until then.

[Patricia A]

I can't exactly remember the 4 words which are listed in the beginning of Dark Tower, but they begin with "R" and the last word is Resumption. After I finished the book and was glancing through it again, I interpreted that as a huge clue in how it was going to end--that Roland was going to resume his quest after he reached the Tower.

Hi,

Couldn't agree more, it's about thirty years since I've seen a copy of the original Gunslinger, but I believe DT comprise eight books, starting with The Gunslinger and finishing with The Gunslinger (revised).

Bit of a giveaway on the very first page, 'Resumption', I think, the greatest piece of foreshadowing ever IMO

Long days and pleasant nights

Here's a really great review of "The Gunslinger" I've borrowed from Bev Vincent's excellent website.
There's a lot of interesting Gunslinger history in it.
http://www.bevvincent.com/onyx/king-gunslinger.html