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I'm a big SK fan but have yet to read The Stand! It's next up on my list. With that said, should I read the original version or the updated and uncut version??

Andrew Horton The uncut is unbelievably bloated; it's probably the single greatest argument for a good editor in publishing history. …尘辞谤别The uncut is unbelievably bloated; it's probably the single greatest argument for a good editor in publishing history. (less)

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Does this book age well? I have a hard time reading books, specifically Sci-Fi books, that were written before the advent of most of our common technologies today. Are the references to the things/technologies that support this story still believable in today's time?

Chris Pestacchi It's about the breakdown and rebirth of civilization; technology becomes irrelevant almost immediately in the book.…尘辞谤别It's about the breakdown and rebirth of civilization; technology becomes irrelevant almost immediately in the book.(less)

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Does somebody have a theory about whom promised Nadine to R. Flagg? And, I didn't noticed Leo(Joe) was mentioned at the end... That botters me a little, plus... Never really understood why he was so crazy when they met him and what was his real relation with Nadine... I would love to read your answers and/or comments about it.

Michael Chapman Loved the book, but I too was a bit disappointed that Leo's story arc wasn't closed off. He had much more in him.…尘辞谤别Loved the book, but I too was a bit disappointed that Leo's story arc wasn't closed off. He had much more in him.(less)

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http://prescottfry.com/2014/10/stephen-kings-the-stand-eerily-foreshadows-ebola-outbreak/. This is an article about The Stad and I invite anybody who would like to discuss the book and its eerie similarities to the Ebola outbreak. Come Join us!