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The Stand
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Laws yes, I finished this huge ass book!
I’ve been wanting to read The Stand for years. I put it off because of the sheer size of the book. I finally kicked my butt in gear and read this post-apocalyptic tale of good vs evil.
I love post-apocalyptic/dystopian plots and I knew I needed to read this. I'm so glad I did!
I went into this book not knowing much about the plot or characters. I did not watch the TV mini-series of The Stand which was produced back in 1994. I'm glad that I didn’t watch it or know what type of plot and characters that Stephen King was going to introduce me too!! I think it's better that way.
The Stand starts off with a deadly plague that kills most of the world’s population. I enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations of the survivors trying to navigate in this new world. I loved this part of the book!
And because of the death and destruction that occurs, Randall Flagg, the Dark Man comes back for the remaining survivors. Dun dun dun!
I ended up reading the unabridged version of this dystopian tale. I do think that some of this “extra� of the unabridged version could have been cut out. I still loved the overall story though and have to give this book 5 stars because of the amount of world building and characterization that King ends up writing about.
One thing that I had issue with on the unabridged version was the Trashcan Man chapters. It slowed down the pace for me and made me miss the other characters.
Now that I’ve finished the book though, I understand why King wrote those chapters and wanted them in the book.
I absolutely loved the ending of this book! I’ve read some reviews that had problems with it, but it worked for me. I’m not saying more due to spoilers.
Last of all, some of the characters in this book will be with me for years. That’s the skill and brilliance of King when he writes a character driven plot.
Nick Andros, Tom Cullen and Glenn Bateman will always be my favorites.
And I will always hate Harold Lauder with a raging passion. What a weasel! Speaking of weasels�
And now thanks to King, I want an Irish Setter like Kojak. Fetch Kojak, fetch!
Laws yes, I finished this huge ass book!
I’ve been wanting to read The Stand for years. I put it off because of the sheer size of the book. I finally kicked my butt in gear and read this post-apocalyptic tale of good vs evil.
I love post-apocalyptic/dystopian plots and I knew I needed to read this. I'm so glad I did!
I went into this book not knowing much about the plot or characters. I did not watch the TV mini-series of The Stand which was produced back in 1994. I'm glad that I didn’t watch it or know what type of plot and characters that Stephen King was going to introduce me too!! I think it's better that way.
The Stand starts off with a deadly plague that kills most of the world’s population. I enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations of the survivors trying to navigate in this new world. I loved this part of the book!
And because of the death and destruction that occurs, Randall Flagg, the Dark Man comes back for the remaining survivors. Dun dun dun!
I ended up reading the unabridged version of this dystopian tale. I do think that some of this “extra� of the unabridged version could have been cut out. I still loved the overall story though and have to give this book 5 stars because of the amount of world building and characterization that King ends up writing about.
One thing that I had issue with on the unabridged version was the Trashcan Man chapters. It slowed down the pace for me and made me miss the other characters.
Now that I’ve finished the book though, I understand why King wrote those chapters and wanted them in the book.
I absolutely loved the ending of this book! I’ve read some reviews that had problems with it, but it worked for me. I’m not saying more due to spoilers.
Last of all, some of the characters in this book will be with me for years. That’s the skill and brilliance of King when he writes a character driven plot.
Nick Andros, Tom Cullen and Glenn Bateman will always be my favorites.
And I will always hate Harold Lauder with a raging passion. What a weasel! Speaking of weasels�
And now thanks to King, I want an Irish Setter like Kojak. Fetch Kojak, fetch!
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Reading Progress
June 8, 2016
– Shelved as:
to-read
June 8, 2016
– Shelved
May 7, 2018
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Started Reading
May 7, 2018
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2018
May 9, 2018
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6.0%
"Read for an hour and half...progess is only 2%...
Oh Stephen King, you wordy bastard you..."
Oh Stephen King, you wordy bastard you..."
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May 14, 2018
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14.0%
"I really like Nick Andros!
I'm hoping for the best with this kid. *fingers crossed*"
I'm hoping for the best with this kid. *fingers crossed*"
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June 4, 2018
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53.93%
"Finally past the 1/2 mark! Woot woot!
Side note: I really don't need the chapters of the Trashcan Man. I feel like the last chapter slow the paced of the book down."
page
727
Side note: I really don't need the chapters of the Trashcan Man. I feel like the last chapter slow the paced of the book down."
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June 22, 2018
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78.86%
"I can't believe I've read 1,063 pages and I'm still not done.
This book is a beast!!"
page
1063
This book is a beast!!"
June 24, 2018
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90.8%
"Glen Bateman is one of the best characters in this book. Period.
Don’t fight me on this one! 😉🤣"
page
1224
Don’t fight me on this one! 😉🤣"
June 24, 2018
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Finished Reading
August 1, 2018
– Shelved as:
buddy-read
January 3, 2022
– Shelved as:
horror
December 2, 2022
– Shelved as:
own
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May 17, 2018 06:44PM
Dude I just finished this 'monster' book 1 month ago and it was amazing! (My second go 'round). It just keeps getting better 😬
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ChopinFC wrote: "Dude I just finished this 'monster' book 1 month ago and it was amazing! (My second go 'round). It just keeps getting better 😬"It’s really good so far Rod! I’m getting the hang of the characters now and the plague has almost wiped everyone away.
“Monster� is a great description.
Whew! Longest book that I’ve ever read! 😝🤣
I picture Kojak the same way!
Terry wrote: "I picture Kojak the same way!"Me too! I might have to get a dog like this some day after a conversation with my husband on Kojak. :D
My husband had an auburn Irish setter as a kid and I told him about this dog in the book. He wouldn't quit talking about his dog Abby for an hour! hahaha
Ginger wrote: "Terry wrote: "I picture Kojak the same way!"Me too! I might have to get a dog like this some day after a conversation with my husband on Kojak. :D
My husband had an auburn Irish setter as a kid a..."
Nice! Maybe a dog with a little less Tasmanian Devil in it for you would help this time 😁. Kojak actually sounds great.
Ah! So accurate. Are you enjoying the book?
Terry wrote: "Nice! Maybe a dog with a little less Tasmanian Devil in it for you would help this time 😁. Kojak actually sounds great. "That's the truth! ahahahaha!!
Jennifer (Jen) wrote: "Ah! So accurate. Are you enjoying the book?"I am Jen!! It's a slow burn but I'm enjoying it a lot. I'm taking about 1-2 chapters a day and it's working. It seems like you really loved it by the 5 stars!
I read it over a month because I had a hellish work and study load. It is a slow burn, but it got me through a rough time!
Jennifer (Jen) wrote: "I read it over a month because I had a hellish work and study load. It is a slow burn, but it got me through a rough time!"That’s awesome!!
The Trashcan Man can be so damn creepy.
Jennifer (Jen/The Tolkien Gal) wrote: "The Trashcan Man can be so damn creepy."He is but I'm not really a fan of his chapters or him. They slow down the pace of the book for me.
Ginger wrote: "Jennifer (Jen/The Tolkien Gal) wrote: "The Trashcan Man can be so damn creepy."He is but I'm not really a fan of his chapters or him. They slow down the pace of the book for me."
Yeah. The big is a bit of a roller coaster; some of the chapters do drag. But my favourites are the Mother Abigail ones.
Jennifer (Jen/The Tolkien Gal) wrote: "But my favorites..."I agree Jen! I love her chapters!
Well, where's the review. I'm waiting.In fact ...
So long
I've been looking too hard
I've been waiting too long
Sometimes I don't know what I will find
I only know it's a matter of time
When you write reviews �
When you read reviews
It reads so right
So harsh and true
I need to know if you read it too
Maybe I'm wrong
Won't you tell me if I'm typing words too strong
This book of mine has been read before
This time I wanna be sure!
I've been waiting for reviews like yours
To come into my feed
I've been waiting for book reviews
With a patience that will survive
'Nuff said.
WHERE IS THE REVIEW?!
Igor
Igor wrote: "Well, where's the review. I'm waiting.In fact ...
So long
I've been looking too hard
I've been waiting too long
Sometimes I don't know what I will find
I only know it's a matter of time
When you..."
Igor, you could give Stephen King a run for his money with being so wordy?! ;) hahaha
I hope to have the review done in a day or two. I unfortunately need to do yard and house work now since I read all morning.
Boo. Hiss!
It's a great book this one, glad you enjoyed it.
Graeme wrote: "It's a great book this one, glad you enjoyed it."Thanks Graeme! It really is a great book and I loved so many of the characters in this one.
As the kids all say, "Yaaaassss!"I picked this up for $1 at school fair when I used to live in New Zealand. Took me 6 weeks to read it but I adored that book. It's consistently in my top 5 of favourite books.
Glad you enjoyed and congratulations on the accomplishment. 💪
Looking forward to your review! I loved this book so much.
Matt wrote: "As the kids all say, "Yaaaassss!"I picked this up for $1 at school fair when I used to live in New Zealand. Took me 6 weeks to read it but I adored that book. It's consistently in my top 5 of favo..."
Thanks Matt!! Yeah, it took me about 2 months to finish this and it does feel like an accomplishment. Yaaasss! :D
Twerking wrote: "Da King's masterpiece. Hands down."Agreed Twerking!
Jennifer (Jen/The Tolkien Gal) wrote: "Looking forward to your review! I loved this book so much."Me too Jenn! Hope to get it done in the next day or two! :)
Whoaaaa! Waiting for the review!
Sr3yas wrote: "Whoaaaa! Waiting for the review!"I know right?! I can't believe the amount of big books that I've read this year. Good grief! hahaha
First of all: congratulations for finishing!Secondly: congratulations for finishing!!!
I'm glad you liked it so much. It's one of the King books that has me very much interested and since I've read a number of his books already (not to mention some French classics), the page count isn't frightening me - but I need to find the right moment.
Trish wrote: "First of all: congratulations for finishing!Secondly: congratulations for finishing!!!
I'm glad you liked it so much. It's one of the King books that has me very much interested and since I've rea..."
Thank you Trish!! I hope you can get to this one day. The characters in this book will stay with you for years.
The page count was a bit frightening to me when I started so you should be good to go with that type of attitude! :)
*pushes up sleeve*Bring it, King! :D
Trish wrote: "*pushes up sleeve*Bring it, King! :D"
YES!! *chants* "You can do it!"
Ginger wrote: "Trish wrote: "*pushes up sleeve*Bring it, King! :D"
YES!! *chants* "You can do it!""
Honestly, when I saw the page count of his latest (which I'm reading right now), I thought "That's it?! Where is the other half?! Has he split the story to make more money?!"
Trish wrote: ""That's it?! Where is the other half?! Has he split the story to make more money?!""Hahaha!! That's funny Trish. :D
Congrats, Ginger! Looking forward to your review. :)
Jody wrote: "Congrats, Ginger! Looking forward to your review. :)"Thanks Jody!!
I'm glad that you enjoyed it, Ginger. This is my favorite S.K. book and I read this one a long time ago and what a last I g impression it has left on me!!😊
Luvtoread wrote: "I'm glad that you enjoyed it, Ginger. This is my favorite S.K. book and I read this one a long time ago and what a last I g impression it has left on me!!😊"Boy is that the truth Luvtoread! I will remember this one for years to come. I'm glad you loved it as well and thank you!
Ginger is the killer of giant books 👏
Marie-Helene wrote: "Ginger is the killer of giant books 👏"Hahaha! Thanks Marie-Helene! :D
Another brilliant review, Ginger!
I loved this book! I think this is one of his best novels.
Matt wrote: "Another brilliant review, Ginger!"Thanks Matt!!
The Talented Miss Ripley wrote: "I loved this book! I think this is one of his best novels."I agree Miss Ripley!
And yes S. King is a wordy bastard 🤧
Marie-Helene wrote: "And yes S. King is a wordy bastard 🤧"Word! 🤓🤣
Awesome review Ginger! Love Stephen!
Kendall wrote: "Awesome review Ginger! Love Stephen!"Me too Kendall and thank you!
I finished today, so I just now read your review. I couldn’t agree more! What amazing characters, and like you said, I think I’ll think of them for a while. I too, did not have any problems with the ending. I thought it fit perfectly what was happening. Thanks for Buddy Reading it with me! Definitely made it more fun to share.
Five stars from Ginger and Terry. This book must be something
Terry wrote: "I finished today, so I just now read your review. I couldn’t agree more! What amazing characters, and like you said, I think I’ll think of them for a while. I too, did not have any problems with th..."Yay!!! I'm so glad you finished Terry and you loved it. That last 20% of the book was addicting. I just couldn't quit reading and I'm sure you felt the same. We'll have to plan a Pendergast BR soon! Woot woot!
Marie-Helene wrote: "Five stars from Ginger and Terry. This book must be something"
It definitely is Marie-Helene. Hope you get to it one day. It's a beast though in size!
Craig wrote: "Great review Ginger! While i did enjoy the book overall (yes i read the unabridged version too) the ending fell flat for me 😔"Thanks!! That's a bummer Craig! I wish the ending had worked for you like it did for me.
