Mark Richards 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) ?

Mark Richards I'm only 60 pages in & am thinking about quitting. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE a long book. I read The Stand when if first came out, and again when the…moreI'm only 60 pages in & am thinking about quitting. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE a long book. I read The Stand when if first came out, and again when they published the original version that King wrote. I don't think that what I have read in Swan Song thus far can hold a dim candle to King. Maybe I need to give it another chance, based on these rave reviews. But I am just not impressed with the writing style at all.(less)

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