
Stephen King's The Dark Tower #6-11, Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger #1-6, The Dark Tower #1
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger
by
Stephen King
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Mystery
Science Fiction
Children’s
+6
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Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1982
Publisher
Sphere Books
Edition
First Edition/First Printing
ISBN-10
0747400997
ISBN-13
9780747400998
Description
In a desolate, windswept landscape marked by decay and shadow, a lone figure traverses the endless plains. He is the Gunslinger, a man driven by an obsessive quest to find the elusive Dark Tower, a mysterious structure that stands as the nexus of all universes. As he journeys through a world that blends elements of the Wild West, fantasy, and horror, he encounters a host of characters, each with their own motives and stories that intertwine with his grim purpose.
This tale unfolds in a realm where time and reality bend, creating a sense of eerie familiarity against the vivid backdrop of an otherworldly existence. The Gunslinger grapples with memories of his past, his haunted dreams, and the moral dilemmas that arise on his path. Every encounter pulls him deeper into a mystery, revealing connections to a greater destiny that could alter the fabric of existence itself.
Stephen King's masterful storytelling invites readers into a richly imagined narrative, where the lines between hero and villain blur. With atmospheric prose and psychological depth, the Gunslinger embodies both the struggles of a solitary warrior and the weight of unfulfilled aspirations. As he relentlessly pursues his goal, the haunting question of whether the journey or the destination holds true significance remains ever present, drawing readers into a profound exploration of fate, ambition, and the quest for meaning in a chaotic world.
This tale unfolds in a realm where time and reality bend, creating a sense of eerie familiarity against the vivid backdrop of an otherworldly existence. The Gunslinger grapples with memories of his past, his haunted dreams, and the moral dilemmas that arise on his path. Every encounter pulls him deeper into a mystery, revealing connections to a greater destiny that could alter the fabric of existence itself.
Stephen King's masterful storytelling invites readers into a richly imagined narrative, where the lines between hero and villain blur. With atmospheric prose and psychological depth, the Gunslinger embodies both the struggles of a solitary warrior and the weight of unfulfilled aspirations. As he relentlessly pursues his goal, the haunting question of whether the journey or the destination holds true significance remains ever present, drawing readers into a profound exploration of fate, ambition, and the quest for meaning in a chaotic world.
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