Hola guys and dolls,
Thought I would start this thread in case anyone wanted to discuss the Dark Tower books as we reread through them. Feel free to chime in any time. :)
One of my favorite parts of THE GUNSLINGER is Roland's flashback of his time and massacre of Tull. I think that section really developed Roland's character, showing him as a hard-nosed no-nonsense kill-or-be-killed type of guy. The church scene is especially well done. The insanity of the situation is palpable. That scene alone changed the way I looked at evangelist television. Now I can't watch those channels or shows without yelling, "INTERLOPER!" at my TV.
I think when Roland gunned down the entire population of Tull is when I knew I'd have to read all the Dark Tower books.
Poor Jake. I always hope THIS time will be the time Roland doesn't let him fall.
The Man in Black tells Roland he must slay the Ageless Stranger in order to reach the top of the Tower. Since Roland learns that HE is the Ageless Stranger in The Dark Tower, I think it means that he's going to have to put his obsession with the Dark Tower to rest if he's ever going to reach the top. That includes hanging on to the Horn of Eld, not letting Jake fall, etc.
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