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The Gunslinger
Book • 1976
The Gunslinger is a dark-fantasy novel that blends elements of Western fiction, science fiction, and horror.
It tells the story of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, who is on a quest to catch the man in black, a sorcerous figure.
The novel is set in a world similar to the Old West but in an alternate timeframe or parallel universe.
Roland's journey involves encounters with various characters, including a boy named Jake, and flashbacks that reveal his past and his brutal training as a gunslinger.
The story is inspired by Robert Browning's poem 'Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came' and other influences such as Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and the Western films of Sergio Leone.
It tells the story of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, who is on a quest to catch the man in black, a sorcerous figure.
The novel is set in a world similar to the Old West but in an alternate timeframe or parallel universe.
Roland's journey involves encounters with various characters, including a boy named Jake, and flashbacks that reveal his past and his brutal training as a gunslinger.
The story is inspired by Robert Browning's poem 'Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came' and other influences such as Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and the Western films of Sergio Leone.
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Tom Bilyeu while discussing the impact of a book he read as a child on his life and values.
Tom Bilyeu while discussing the impact of a book he read as a child on his life and values.
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Q&A on Constructing Your Worldview and Identity (Replay)
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as the book that changed the course of his life by showing him that he liked reading.
Tom Bilyeu as the book that changed the course of his life by showing him that he liked reading.20 snips
How to Embrace Change | Tom Bilyeu AMA (Replay)
The first sentence is presented as a great example of how to start a novel.
Episode 168 - Making our first sentence sparkle.
Mentioned in the context of rereading and appreciating the story's references after reading 'The Gunslinger' series.
Episode 266-The Ending of 11/22/63
