The reviewer was highly anticipating 'The Gunslinger' by Stephen King, expecting an epic similar to 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. However, they found the book confusing and unsettling, ultimately deciding not to finish it. They acknowledge King's literary prowess but admit the book wasn't for them.
The reviewer had high hopes for 'The Gunslinger', drawn in by its reputation and the recent film trailer. They were excited to start this epic series, but quickly found themselves lost in the story. The reviewer felt disconnected from the main character, the Gunslinger, and struggled to understand the plot. Despite their efforts, they couldn't push through the confusion and decided to put the book down. They recognize Stephen King's status as a literary giant and understand why others might enjoy the series, but ultimately, it just wasn't for them. The reviewer appreciates the book's unique blend of genres and the vivid imagery, but the lack of connection to the characters and the confusing plot made it difficult to enjoy.
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I literally don’t know what I am reading right now
This book wasn’t very long (300 ish pages) so for being 30% of the way through and still not have any idea what was going on, just bothered me
Stephen King is a literary giant. He’s written countless novels and this series is HUGE among sci-fi/horror/fantasy fans.