| This is the first book in the Dark Tower series. This book introduces us to Roland, the last of the gunslingers from the ancient barony of Gilead, as he chases his nemesis, the man in black, across the desert.
Roland's quest (known only in his deepest heart) is for The Dark Tower, the hub of the universe itself. Roland's pusuit of Marten (The man in black; Maerlyn to some) leaves behind a trail of bloodshed by Roland's own hand! His trail (following the Beam!) unites him with Jake, a pre-teen boy who is mysteriously waiting (for who?) at a way-station in the middle of nowhere. They continue on Marten's trail into a mountain on a rickety mining railway where they encounter horrors of time and circumstance called Slow Mutants - unimaginable horrors deformed and suffering in the dark. Coming to a place in the track where the rails hang brokenly out over a deep chasm, Roland has to choose between, Jake - his 'son' - or The Tower. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - depressing/sad FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - long lived adults Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Terrain Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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