Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba.
“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 poem, “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).
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"I read the Dark Tower series when they originally came out and The Gunslinger was my least favorite of all of them. The first time I read it, I thought it was a little slow, but the other books were amazing. This time though, I didn't think it was slow at all and I really enjoyed it. It's a good beginning and makes you want to spend more time in Roland's world"
— Terri (5 out of 5 stars)
" I really enjoyed this read and can't wait to read the others in this series. "
— Suzette, 2/26/2019" The Gunslinger was an exciting, but very dark and dreamlike story that was a bit confusing to keep up with sometimes but ultimately made for a great read (or listen). I'm looking forward to reading more in the series. Very well narrated, too. "
— FD, 5/29/2018" The Dark Tower series is one of my favourite series. Listening to George Guidall narrate this book really brought it to life for me. His tone and pitch for the voices of the characters really felt true. "
— April, 9/29/2017" I wasn't happy with it for stephen king but it was interesting. Very different from what he usually writes. but then you when you get Dark Tower II. and the story gets much better. "
— janet lee, 8/19/2017" Thanks best way to listen cause I m a driver. And it makes it so much easier than having to stare at pages. "
— Layne, 3/1/2017" I started on the book. It is as boring as I have done. It makes no sense. I read half of the book and slept most of the time. No action and jumps around. The voice is slow and not very interesting. "
— Jay B., 2/22/2017" Not impressed. When I was younger, the book held a special place in me, but nowadays, it is lackluster, and whatever place held is gone. I love King, but I think the guy should stick to horror. I do intend on seeing the film adaptation but mostly for the cast. "
— Kajuncider, 5/28/2016" I read this twice, back to back. I absolutely love this book and I can't wait to fond out what happens "
— les, 4/14/2016" Great book. A little confusing at times but well worth it. "
— Leslie, 3/30/2016" ive loved this series since i stumbled across it in my teens. and now i get to enjoy the whole audio series as im driving down the road.relating to the emotions of eddie,roland and jake all over again! "
— hans, 2/12/2016" It was good - I'm re-reading the series so I know it will get better - "
— Linn, 5/21/2011" It is strange and difficult book... "
— Nikolai, 5/19/2011" A bit hard to get started but the journey is well worth it when you get to the last book. I'd probably suggest only if you're a King fan. "
— Naomi, 5/19/2011" The introduction to the Dark Tower saga. It's not very much like the rest of the series, and told the story in a strange tone. However, it was definitely engaging enough to make me read the rest of the series, which I enjoyed greatly "
— Dan, 5/18/2011" This is the first book I read of Stephen King's. I'm not sure what he does but he is genius when it comes to writing. "
— Jennifer, 5/18/2011" Let me start out with I love this series!! This is the first in the Dark Tower books, and essentially an introduction to the main character. It's a short read that sets the hook for a phenomenal series of books. "
— Mike, 5/17/2011" The beginning of the book is amazing and the rest kind of introduces Roland and the Man in Black. This series is awesome from books 2-4...the rest are all decent "
— David, 5/14/2011" Interesting, even though it's a bit slow. Once you realize that it belongs to the other books as one, it makes more sense. It seems that you basically HAVE to read all of them! "
— Ryan, 5/14/2011" Although I thought the story was really unique and interesting, there were several parts where I was just confused and wondered what I was missing. Hopefully it becomes clearer as I continue with the series! "
— ~Sara~, 5/13/2011" One of the greatest first lines in any book I have ever read. Begins a story that is impossible to stop thinking about. By itself it is an amazing work, although some of the later books lose a little of the magic of the first, The Gunslinger will always have a place on my favorites list. "
— Bret, 5/12/2011" It starts out a little dry, but if you stick to it you find it's the perfect beginning to an amazing series! "
— Briana, 5/12/2011Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.