You were 14? That librarian must have been crazy.. They should have been happy to see that a young man wished to read.
You were 14? That librarian must have been crazy.. They should have been happy to see that a young man wished to read.
Roland would have understood.
I was actually an assistant librarian lol I used to sometimes read 3 books at a time, 1 at my mums, 1 at my nans and 1 at school lol
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You know what, I hate that. Adults always encourage young kids to read and when they find a book that interests them, it's always, "Oh no! That's too mature for you!"
I feel like saying, you know what lady, at least I'm reading. It's not like your out on the street corner smoking pot.
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Well I was doing that too. But at least I had a book in hand whilst doing it
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I suppose.
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I jest of courseI do see where she was coming from though, the whole of Wizard and Glass is one big adult theme really lol. Also I'm quite grateful really, would have been a bitch trying to figure out what the hell was happening with the story 4 books in lol
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i started reading the gunslinger at age 14 and ended the series at 15.lol since my moms not a member i just wana say she was there ever since he started reading the books which was like 20 or 30 years ago lol
I read it when I was 13, that was 7 years ago. I had started reading King's some time before that and I was looking for a nice read for the next 3 days in a supermarket while waiting for my sister to finish her ice-skating lesson. It had a weird cover that was completely different from all the other King books that were close to it and I thought I'd read the summary. The guy who did it was a genius: he first wrote the very first sentence and as I read it, I thought "this is going to be my favourite book ever" (no kidding, I just knew it would.) Then I discovered it was the first part of a series and I couldn't wait to get the next 3 (waited for some time for the last 3, like everyone else!) and I read the second and third in 3 days each. Since the fourth was the last available at the time, I tried my best to take as much time as I could, which meant a week and a half in the end.
I was, and am, a voracious reader.
As a kid, I was always reading things other felt were "too old" for me. Catcher In The Rye, On The Road, Huxley, Rimbaud, etc.
( I was a huge Jim Morrison fan when I was in the 8th grade, and began reading EVERYTHING he ever read - that was some trippy stuff ).
I never had a Librarian suggest something, but I also never got questioned by them either. I was a constant at the local public library and I took out tons of books - usually hitting the max allowed out at a single time - had to return one to get the next one.
I say, if the kid wants to read - it's not age limited. Especially given the greater themes on all the DT books.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
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Stone, it's really nice that you felt it would be your favourite book.
Roland would have understood.
I would first have read The Gunslinger back in the early 80's, but I dunno which year.
So i'd have been somewhere in the 18-20 age bracket - maybe 19!
Anyway, my son Mark is just turned 11. He's already read Lord of the Rings and is almost finished the 11 books of Robert Jordans 'Wheel of Time' (which he's enjoying immensely).
Question: Is 11 too young for DT? I'm in two minds myself. I'd like him to tackle the Harry Potter books next - he's got a slight mindset against them but I can maybe talk him round I'd say. (I think he just read the first couple of chapters about 2 years ago & left it there, and his memory of those few chapters = 'a bit boring').
That depends.. but I don't think so.
What type of kid is he? I am sure he is smart like hell but can you tell about him a bit more?
Roland would have understood.
Well he's intelligent enough Letti, and a pretty good reader now. He read and loved LotR when he was 10. Asnd as soon as he'd finished it he was all "what can I read next", so I gave him the first book of 'Wheel of Time' (an epic Fantasy Adventure series). He's now reading Book 10 of that, with one more book to go (+ the 'final' Book 12 when it gets printed - probably next year).Originally Posted by Letti
That's the extent of his reading for the past year. Prior to LotR he had read Eragon + Eldest (and is awaiting Paolini's third book also!)
He loves the whole fantasy thing, preferably with good battles and lots of adventure.
Hm, I don't think he is too young (my two cents). Let me know if he starts it. I am absolutely interested in his feelings and opinion.
Roland would have understood.
Cheers Letti - I'll see how it goes.
I say the DT books would be fine. He's obviously a reader, and you're an involved parent.I would first have read The Gunslinger back in the early 80's, but I dunno which year.
So i'd have been somewhere in the 18-20 age bracket - maybe 19!
Anyway, my son Mark is just turned 11. He's already read Lord of the Rings and is almost finished the 11 books of Robert Jordans 'Wheel of Time' (which he's enjoying immensely).
Question: Is 11 too young for DT? I'm in two minds myself. I'd like him to tackle the Harry Potter books next - he's got a slight mindset against them but I can maybe talk him round I'd say. (I think he just read the first couple of chapters about 2 years ago & left it there, and his memory of those few chapters = 'a bit boring').
The Harry Potter books, though they don't have the drugs and curse words - they have all death and mayhem.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
HP doesn't have the little dalliances with Allie , or Mrs Tassenbaum, or the odd psychotic-nymphomaniac-circle-dwelling-ball-crushing-demoness either!
Violence he's allright with - he loves violence!
Excellent point - Not a heck of a lot of sex in the HP series ( though I have my theory about Ron and Hermie....LOL ).
I think, in context of the DT books - with a thoughtful parent at hand, 11 isn't too young.
But, very good point !
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
My opinion= As far as content goes...well first, I wouldn't forbid or even discourage ANY book to a child of any age.
As for the specific question about TDT...I'd wholeheartedly ENCOURAGE it.
Well, he'll probably be getting to it sooner rather than later anyway, so I'll see how he feels about a HP read first, if not that then probably it'll be DT. There are other possibilities too - such as Donaldson's 'Chronicles of Thomas Covenant', but that will have similar issues.
How about 'The Joy of Sex' for a 5 year old?
"It's his eyes, Roland thought. They were wide and terrible, the eyes of a dragon in human form" - Roland seeing the Crimson King for the first time.
"When the King comes and the Tower falls, sai, all such pretty things as yours will be broken. Then there will be darkness and nothing but the howl of Discordia and the cries of the can toi" - From Song of Susannah
no i wouldn't have a problem with it.
Well, I thought I'd come hang out in Letti's back yard for a moment....How about 'The Joy of Sex' for a 5 year old?
You put forth the Joy of Sex I think as a bit of a joke (maybe I am wrong), but seriously, it is never too young to talk to your children about sex and sexuality. I think responsible sex education should be taught starting in elementary school (I know it would have certain parents up in arms), but I think it is imperative that children have knowledge of, respect and be comfortable with their own bodies. So maybe Joy of Sex is not appropriate for a 5 year old, but another book certainly would be along the same subject matter.
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Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Back on topic....
I met Roland in the late 1980s having first read The Stand, Salem's Lot and Pet Sematary. Discovered it in paperback (I am guessing the 1988 Plume 1st edition) and have been hooked ever since.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
I think I was 17. I'd been reluctant to read the books because fantasy wasn't really my thing and that's how they seemed to me. Anyway, it was a boring summer and my friend's mom kept pushing me to read The Gunslinger. So I did. I'd read all of her other SK books. Why not?
I absolutely fell in love. I still love them. I have all the books, some in paperback, some hardcover and some both, and I still feel compelled to buy them when I see them in a store.
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