Literally Geeky discussion

Hearing this month's book described as a fantasy western, another series immediately came to mind - Stephen King's The Dark Tower.

First, a confession: I've never read it.

I know, I know. Nerd status revoked.

But I would like to know if you have. And if so, would you recommend it? Are you hyped for the upcoming film adaptation?

Well it looks like I'll be losing my nerd license too, 'cos I've not read it either...

I've read it!

... So, even if it's not a TV series (which by length alone it's well suited for), The Dark Tower is an ambitious endeavour fusing Steven King's many, many characters within a monomyth. There are gunslingers, Arthurianesque fallen courts, and an epic battle between good and evil.


Is it any good? Ah, well, it's Steven King. Take that as you will. The first book, The Gunslinger is also pretty unhurried. If you like his writing style, you're going to enjoy it. If you like his ideas but find yourself chafing at King's actual storytelling (cough, cough) it's a little more frustrating. Overall.... Eight books are a commitment, but it's not an uninteresting journey.

.... It's not as good as Salem's Lot though.