Bibliotherapy and Stephen King

[muskrat]

I hate to say that it isn't necessary to read The Gunslinger, but it isn't. Everything that you need to know is covered in the other books, particularly The Drawing of the Three. I had a terrible time with The Gunslinger until last year; it finally *clicked* with me.

*gasp!* Mamaski!

I'm gonna forget I heard you say that!

Now, I'm not angry...just disapointed. *slowly shaking head*

 

[skimom2]

*gasp!* Mamaski!

I'm gonna forget I heard you say that!

Now, I'm not angry...just disapointed. *slowly shaking head*

I know! I know! It did finally click with me, but it took a while. I still very much prefer the original Gunslinger to the re-write--not a fan of Mr. King's version of

Spoiler

'Greedo Shot First' (or at least, 'Greedo gave permission to be shot'--lol)

. And I do maintain that most everything that is necessary to understanding the rest of the story is retold in DoTT. Not really the same as

Spoiler

riding the handcart into the Slow Muties with Jake and Roland

, but a close enough approximation if one absolutely cannot get through the first book. JUST DON'T GIVE UP ON THE GUNSLINGER! One day you might find the wind for your own particular keyhole to unlock that story.

 

[BeverleyMarsh]

Hey guys!

I haven't been on here for a while, I got really involved in my bibliotherapy training and life kind of happened, good and bad, but anyway it's been a while that I have meant to come her thank you all for your tremendous help on this thread. The presentation I gave was well received and I'm so grateful for your insights which really strengthened my conviction. You guys rock