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Feb 10, 2013 12:12PM
My favourite Stephen King book is The Stand, I bought a battered used copy from a bookstall many years ago and have read it many times since. A couple of years ago I read the uncut version and was disappointed, I actually preferred the version with the cuts! Is it because we are always loyal to our initial reaction to a book? Or were the publishers right first time around?
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I'm getting the uncut for my bday next month read the original tho but it's been a few years
I'll be interested in what you think..
Wow, I am surprised that you actually prefer the original version, Kat. Not that there's anything wrong with that. To each their own.:)
I suppose, maybe I hated the kid!!
In a way I was disappointed in myself that I didn't love it more! I was so excited that there actually was more of the stand I could devour that when I actually read it somehow it didn't add to the story at all :(
I read the uncut version first, so I like that one better.Why did you hate the kid? Of course by that I mean why did you hate the part that included him.
I liked Trash so maybe that's why I didn't mind it.
The kid just didnt add anything to the overall story for me, the only character he interacted with was trash, so just personal preference maybe?
I think you might be onto something with your theory about being loyal to our initial reactions!I've only read the uncut version and I felt like it needed everything that was in it to create the epic scope that King achieves in this novel, however I don't have anything to compare it to so I don't have a very strong argument!
I can understand what you mean about the kid not adding anything Kat. I thought King was setting his character up for something big then nothing happened and I have to say I found that a bit disappointing.
Yeah, I agree that one's initial experience of The Stand has a lasting impact. But even if I had read the original first, I feel confident that I'd remain partial to the Unabridged. There's so much more depth and strength to the characters, and the story itself. Then again, I do prefer longer books.:)Michelle- I would recommend finding a copy of the '78 version. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!
And The Kid, yeah, didn't really add much to the overall story. But the interaction between him and Trashy is rather interesting.
I must do that Dustin!Duh forget my comment about the kid - I thought you were referring to the child - Leo was it? haha shows how much of any impact 'The Kid' had on me!
I need to find me a copy of the abridged version. Is Ben Affleck still trying to make that into a movie? Lets hope not.
Michelle wrote: "I must do that Dustin!Duh forget my comment about the kid - I thought you were referring to the child - Leo was it? haha shows how much of any impact 'The Kid' had on me!"
I think you'll find it an enjoyable experience, Michelle. To me, they are almost like two separate stories because it's been modernized, and both the beginning and ending are somewhat different. Plus like I said before, the unabridged is enriched and fresh.
The 2nd time through it, I didn't recall The Kid, either... which is very surprising, considering his character. I never would have thought I could forget about him!
For me reading any type of abridgment of anything is something that I would never do. Once I found out there was a new version w/ the whole story, that's all I've read ever since. :)
Kathy wrote: "For me reading any type of abridgment of anything is something that I would never do. Once I found out there was a new version w/ the whole story, that's all I've read ever since. :)"So you haven't read the original, Kathy?
I've never read the cut version, so of course I love the uncut^_^
Dustin wrote: "Kathy wrote: "For me reading any type of abridgment of anything is something that I would never do. Once I found out there was a new version w/ the whole story, that's all I've read ever since. :..."Yes, I read it once before the uncut version came out. But now that the uncut version is out, thats the one that I reread.
The stand has a special place in my heart, I was having a bad time when I just happened across it. It took me to another place entirely for a while (which a great book always does) I actually cared greatly for the people who I met there. So maybe I am completely biased in my opinion and if I had read the unabridged version first time I would feel differently? This is why I love books so much, they impact on our lives without us properly realising it.. maybe that's why we keep rereading certain ones, not so much for the story, but how we felt at that time?
Katie wrote: "Looking forward to read this one too Kat, so many people rate this one, my friend Margie keeps telling me to read it, it's a bit of a long read though isn't it?"Its an amazing book Katie! In fact it is many peoples top 10, not just King fans like us. I think its before its time in many ways, now all we see is post apocalyptic/ dystopia novels.. this is a master class!
Yes its long, but i promise you, you wont want it to end.
read Intensity by Koontz.. you wont be disappointed! lol
Katie wrote: "I can't wait to get my hands on it then! I feel so lucky really, I'm a fairly new King fan and I have sooo many of his books to read, I'm becoming quite obsessed to tell you the truth. I also love ..."I know what you mean though, he is very prolific like Stephen but they just dont all have the same impact.. very hit and miss.. but when he hits? oh boy!!
Ok then The husband and the good guy are very good too, also dark Rivers of the heart x
Cheryl wrote: "Talking about Trash and the Kid, I liked the way[spoilers removed]"
I totally agree! on reflection I'm glad we found out more about Trash.. who is a central character in the end!
Well yes and so he should! I know i can pick up a Stephen king and will never be disapointed.. cant really say the same about Dean Koontz.. sorry :(
Editors are good at trimming fat from books. We writers hate it, but only a fool ignores his editor's advice. As Ernest Hemingway said about Hucklberry Finn... it is the greatest American novel, up to the part Jim gets kidnapped. I would have to agree with him.
Edward wrote: "Editors are good at trimming fat from books. We writers hate it, but only a fool ignores his editor's advice. As Ernest Hemingway said about Hucklberry Finn... it is the greatest American novel, up..."So you actually agree with me edward?
Kat wrote: "Ok then The husband and the good guy are very good too, also dark Rivers of the heart x"Also Life Expectancy, the Odd novels, the Frankenstein trilogy, and Tick Tock. The newer ones are very...formula novels. They are all very similar it seems like. Maybe it's just me tho.
Kathy wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Kathy wrote: "For me reading any type of abridgment of anything is something that I would never do. Once I found out there was a new version w/ the whole story, that's all I've read..."Same here. I've read the original once, while I've read the uncut twice.
