Holly answers “How much is it similar to King's The...”

Lukáš Janáč asked this question about Swan Song:

How much is it similar to King's The Stand? Is it comparable (better)? Which book inspired which? If I enjoyed The Stand, will I enjoy this one (won't it be repetitive) ?

Holly They are similar but I really enjoyed Swan Song a lot more. The characters are wonderful and it's not mired down with too much extraneous matter, like…moreThey are similar but I really enjoyed Swan Song a lot more. The characters are wonderful and it's not mired down with too much extraneous matter, like The Stand. Don't get me wrong, I love King, he is a giant, but my vote goes to Swan Song, and no I didn't think it was repetitive at all, though the story line is similar.(less)

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