Is the Dark Tower Series Worth Reading?

[Free Hat]

One more question. I've noticed that there are two different versions of "The Gunslinger," the original and a revised edition. While I'd prefer to read the original, the revised edition seems like it would be a lot easier to get my hands on. What kind of differences are we talking about here? Are the changes drastic enough to significantly alter the reading experience?

[britishbulldog]

To me the revised just flowed better. It is not really a lot different from what I remember, a little more text and closes a few holes.

[Deleted]

It is King's Magnum Opus and the center of his literary universe...After reading that you will be shocked at all the references you will find in his past and present work...I read the series over a long period of time and it has a special place in my life...I currently have 3 tattoos in relation to the DT series on my body

[ICBM]

The revised, Gunslinger has some subtle but important things tucked into it. I didn't catch them until I reread the series. Go with the revised addition.

[nickcave]

The first three books are great, the fourth is good if you interested in Roland's back story but I wasn't a big fan. I like Wolves of the Calla because it's a Magnificent Seven type story but the last two are pretty meh. I did like the ending though after initially being annoyed.