Darker Shades of Black

A review of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 1 The Gunslinger. The story takes place in a metaphorical Hell on earth. And the Gunslinger, whose name is Roland Deschain, is chasing the Devil into his wicked kingdom. Roland's journey is ultimately a test of wills and the measure of a man. A man who will stop at nothing to get what he desires or die tying to achieve it. The story begins in the aftermath of a world that has moved on. It was once a place of splendor and wonder, that has now become desolate and dying.

Show Notes

A review of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 1 The Gunslinger. The story takes place in a metaphorical Hell on earth. And the Gunslinger, whose name is Roland Deschain, is chasing the Devil into his wicked kingdom. Roland’s journey is ultimately a test of wills and the measure of a man. A man who will stop at nothing to get what he desires or die tying to achieve it. The story begins in the aftermath of a world that has moved on. It was once a place of splendor and wonder, that has now become desolate and dying.

What is Darker Shades of Black?

A podcast that critiques novels, audio dramas, films and television programs, revolving around the darker aspects of man‘s inner nature. We delve into stories exploring cosmic horror, dystopian fiction, dark fantasy and the supernatural.