2017 Reading Challenge discussion

I was dreading this category. Why would I want to waste my time reading a book that I gave up in the first place? But then my sweet husband reminded me that I was wanting to give The Dark Tower series another try. I had started reading The Gunslinger several years ago, but it just did not draw me in at all. So I gave it up. Too many other books to read.

Well, I picked it up again. It is not King's best work and isn't like his usually addictive writing. I was left confused at the end with a lot of questions. But...I am left with the feeling that it would be worth my while to continue with the series. This was, clearly, the first step in a long and complex journey for the main character. It is also my understanding that the writing and storytelling get much better later on. So...I'm in!

Go for it Kathy. I felt the same way after reading the first book, but I'd already bought the second so perservered. I'm glad I did. As you said, the series is really complex and the first book will mean much more at second reading, once you've completed.

This is now my favourite series of all time - I can highly recommend continuing.

I plan on fitting the second one in somewhere in the challenge this year. Thanks!