The Stand - Book Review - NO SPOILERS!
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- My thoughts on Stephen King's magnum opus "The Stand."
My rating: 100 / 100
TL;DR: Nothing short of awe-inspiring, beautiful, and captivating. An intentionally delicately-paced epic with a deeply cathartic ending.
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A very dangerous book. Especially if you drop it on your toes and you're not wearing shoes.
LM Jones heavy stuff!
Rip in peace sir
It can also be use as a brick 🧱 lmao 😂
That's gotta hurt
Such an intelligent review! I really enjoy listening to someone so articulate and engaging.
MystickalWiccan aww, thank you! That is so nice! I'm really glad you enjoyed the review. I just love sharing the love the art with others!
I'm spending my time in Covid19 lockdown reading this book.
Me too
That’s what I’m reading too!
Hehe... me too 😄
Me too
Yee sameee
fun fact: The only reason the original version was cut by nearly 400 pages, was due to the fact that the publisher couldn't physically print a book that large. It was too big to bind.
That's bonkers. Reading about what was cut makes me sad for people who didn't get the full story.
Josh Edwards I have the uncut version and in the preface Stephen King says that the 400 pages were taken out due to accounting reasons. The cost of the 400 pages drove the price of the book too high for what they thought a SK book could sell for.
the good thing is that King himself did the cutting.. and i applaud him for that. He said if anyone is gonna cut my baby its gonna be ME!
Hey guys. Is the stand better than It?
I love your review, the stand and IT are my favorite stephen king (he's my fav author too), and im currently reading the stand for the third time, and i always fall in love with the book. Its really a masterpiece
Thank you VERY MUCH! I'm just getting into Stephen King, and I'm pretty much obsessed already. I've gone through "Under the Dome," "The Talisman," and (obviously) "The Stand." Next up on my King list: "Black House." However, based on your great taste, I'll likely go for "It" (haha) next month!
Anyways, thanks again, and hope you enjoy my future King (and non-King) reviews.
P.S. favorite character? Toss-up between Larry, Tom, and Nick for me.
Nick and Underwood, i really like them, can't wait for you to read IT for the first time, its a great book haha, I'm 17, i've been reading sk since i was 12..you should read carrie, 'salem's lot and the shining... Those are masterpieces as well
Nice! In my teens, I was all about Michael Crichton, Douglas Adams, misc. sci-fi, etc. I'll eventually get through all of King. My big goal is to get enough King knowledge to appreciate The Dark Tower series, a favorite among my friends.
I really love the dark tower, i recommend you to read his works in publication order, because everything is connected
Sweeeeeeeeeet! Well, I got my work cut out for me, it seems. :)
Hello, I just finished The Stand. I thought it was amazing. SK kills off just the right characters to make the story extremelt sad but then makes others succeed to create a perfect balance. I loved The Stand.
Luis Trevino the deaths never failed to shock me, but they all felt fair. And dang, the last chapter is so incredibly powerful. Loved it to pieces (obviously)
When Nick died, I lost the guy I was rooting for.
Man I love your review I always find the best channels after they haven't uploaded in ages 😭😭❤️
Hey, thank you so much for the kind words! Life has thrown me some interesting and exciting changes over the past few years, but I do yearn to return to the channel. Comments like yours really do hearten me and inspire me. Thank you again for watching and commenting! :)
Hello, I like your description, nowadays I´m at the 700 of 1585 pages of a spanish version, and you are right , the most important thing in this book it is not the end, it is the jorney and evolution of every character. Ironically has on the cover a "pocket version" legend haha.
Wario Tapia pocket version? That's interesting... So it tells you what to read and skip? Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
The stand is easily my favorite book of all time. I was so happy at its length and pacing because I wanted to stay in that world with those characters for as long as possible. In that way it kind of spoiled me for most any other books of this kind because when I’m sucked I totally I any other character/world driven books even if they’re decent in length I always walk away feeling slightly disappointed that I couldn’t stay longer. Regardless, I highly recommend this book as well and if you haven’t read it, reading it during a pandemic certainly hits much different. I’m re-reading it now and it feels very different in Covid/post-COVID times
I've been reading a lot of Stephen Kings books lately and have been interested in this book for quite some time. This review was amazing and I can't wait to get my hands on The Stand.
Thanks so much! Have you dug into the book yet?
I’m actually working on The Stand in Vancouver BC Canada . It’s awesome !!!! It’s a modern twist on the story and working with Alexander Skarsgard is amazing to work with as he’s playing Randall Flagg . Ask me anything.
No kidding?! What's your role on set? Are you a fan of the book, and if so, how faithful do you think the show is?
this review nails it!!!! i just finished the book this morning and i can't believe how good it was, truly a masterpiece
Believe I read the version that was less pages. The character development and their backstories is so integral, but something must be said for the way the reader is immersed into so many different environments within the story. Reading through the chapters, you feel as though you've been on this quest through so many of America's landscapes.
I never thought of that, but it really does showcase America in its own unique way. Thanks for the perspective, and thanks for watching/commenting! :)
I read this back in the day when I was a security guard amazing book and story the book is so much better than the movie
jesse davis I love both
jesse davis never saw the movie! It's so cool you had a job that allowed you to read! That's the dream! :)
This is a very well done review.
Carter Modica thank you very much, Carter! I appreciate you watching!
The Stand is King's magnum opus. No American writer builds characters as well as he does, and in the Stand, we are rewarded with a complete cast that we come to know so well, that they seem as real as the people in our own lives. It is a saga of sin and redemption, and the ultimate battle of good versus evil.
Frank Kolton absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great review man.
Stuck at home, self isolating due to mild covid - this seems to be the PERFECT time to finally tackle this book.
Have had the kindle edition purchased for 6 years now but have been always putting it off.
I absolutely loved IT despite that also being 1,000+ pages and am really looking forward to this after your glowing praise.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. I'm sorry to hear you have COVID, but I'm glad it's mild -- here's to a speedy recovery! I hope you enjoy the book! If you liked IT, I'm sure you'll have the patience for this. :) Good luck!
@@TheGlassesPushI am well and recovering - Thank you for your wishes. Any bit of human goodness these days is heartwarming.
But again I seem to have put off reading The Stand as I started The Institute by King instead (again a book I got a couple of years back).
It looks like a lighter read than the stand though and I promise I'll get to The Stand someday!
@@sanchitvarma1282 The Institute is an easier read, for sure! I have my qualms with it, but it was very entertaining. As long as you enjoy it, that's all that matters! :)
@@TheGlassesPush Yeah it seems to have very different, almost lighter tone (almost YA) to his other works. It's definitely not his best but it's fun nonetheless.
This is the best review of The Stand on TH-cam. This guy actually gets it and there are actually no spoilers. Read this book.
That is VERY kind of you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. :)
OMG I LOVE YOUR REVIEW. I'm currently trying to hype up the book so that when I read it, it sorta explodes! Your review did it, thanks man!
Thank you so much! :) I hope the book lives up to the hype for you!
@@TheGlassesPush yes it is really awesome! Just finished 200 pages and I absolutely lovee it... I didn't read king for two years and I completely forgot about his smooth transitions... It's amazing!
I loved your review! I just bought THE STAND a week ago, recommended by a Barnes & Nobles employee who happened to be a Stephen King lover. I ask this man to recommend me a Stephen King book 'cause I had never read a novel of his and wanted to give it a try since I have always heard he is such an amazing story teller. So here I am, with like 5 new books and not knowing which one to start with, so I without thinking pick THE STAND from my shelf and take it with me to bed, but then I thought: I wanna see a review of it, just to make sure it is truly "the best book Stephen King ever wrote!", and I bumped into your review and BAM! you convenced me, you just passed your love for it right to me. So thank you so much! I'll start reading it right now!
So glad to hear that! :D I hope it lives up to your expectations (I think it will). Let me know when you finish!
Watching this after reading the first 100 pages wondering if I should continue. I’ll trust this guy and keep going
How are you feeling about the book now? What about the first 100 pages had you questioning whether or not to stick with the story?
I always recommend the 1978 "first" book to start with. You get basics in characters and narrative without being too overwhelmed.
Then use the unabridged book as a companion piece, to have on hand if you get a hankering for more Stand 😉😄!
I like the spirit of this! It might just be me, but I RARELY revisit books. With so many new pieces of art to explore, it's really tough for me to justify a trip back. However, in the case of The Stand being the masterpiece it is, I kinda wish I had followed your advice! Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching! :)
I've been reading it for almost a year on and off. Down to the last few chapters, don't know what I'm gonna do when it ends. Been on a long journey with these characters!
Wow
I assume you completed the book now. How do you feel? What'd you think?
@@TheGlassesPush yes I really enjoyed it, would highly recommend to others. Have since bought a few other Stephen King books. Currently on Salem's Lot.
@@Mellbergfan Awesome! 'Salem's Lot is fun! For a modern epic, I would highly recommend Under the Dome. :)
@@TheGlassesPush I'll check that out too!
I have read this book some time ago. It was one hefty book and you could almost use the hardbound edition as a murder weapon. There is substance behind the heft, though. Not a single word was wasted and Stephen King's talent in developing believable characters that are almost tangible is awesome. The Stand is definitely one of my top 5 favorite Stephen King novels, despite criticisms of it having a weak ending.
Personally, I found the ending to be one of King's best, but I totally understand how polarizing it is. But yes, for all the criticism King receives for his lengthy tomes, "The Stand" brings characters and the world to life in startling ways. The book's slow build to ruin is as heartbreaking as it is inevitable.
Still the best apocalyptic fiction I've ever read. The only book that comes closer to me so far is Joe Hill's The Fireman, which is quite telling since Joe is Stephen's son. If you haven't read it yet I can't recommend it enough. Some of the scenes in the novel were inspired by The Stand as well.
Great review, by the way.
Lawrence Arboleda thanks for watching! Actually, I have read The Fireman, and I was pretty disappointed in it. It felt, to me, like it took too many beats and ideas and characters from The Stand, as I read them in very close proximity to each other. I can't quite decide if it was the execution of these ideas was my main quibble or what, but my main takeaway was that I was disappointed. That said, I will forever love Joe Hill for his comic series Locke and Key; that is one inventive and gripping story, laden with mystery and horror in a wholly unique way.
That's a fair criticism. As for me, it read like a modern imagining of The Stand. Also loved how some of the protagonist's thoughts and actions were inspired by her love for Mary Poppins.
I love Locke and Key! Speaking of Joe Hill's comic work, this will probably interest you (if you haven't read it already):
medium.com/meanwhile/is-joe-hill-teasing-new-comics-work-c54c0a06ab7
I wish you had more book reviews
edonis2787 thanks! With regards to getting these done in a timely fashion, the struggle is all too real.
This is definitely a book that is better the second time around. I originally read it when I was 20, and I enjoyed it. I’m 40 now and just finished rereading it. It most definitely resonated better this time around. Stephen King is hit or miss with me. His endings are pretty weak, but his character development is second to none. The Stand is so perfect with character development, that it makes up for what I consider to be another lackluster ending.
Wesley Antrim agreed that King is definitely about the journey instead of the destination. Damned if he didn't make the best batch of characters here. Just amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I didn’t feel disappointed by the ending of The Sand, but I was definitely disappointed that the novel ended
@@mikeydubbs8565the ending just felt rushed to me. If I’ve committed myself to 1200 pages (or however long it was, I forget) I’ll happily stick around for another 1000 pages, if that what it takes to finish it right. Once I got to a point where there was only about 50 pages left, it became pretty apparent he was gonna wrap it up suddenly. I still love the book, and it’s easily in my top 2 or 3 Stephen King books.
@@wesleyantrim6648 Yeah, I can respect that. I’ve read it literally several times, and honestly, I can barely remember the ending.; it’s been a decade since I last read it. *Spoilers! The aspects that stick out most to me are Larry and Rita in the tunnel, Frannie’s comparison to her Father’s workshop to her Mother’s parlor, Frannie and Stu’s amazing relationship, Nick and Tom as a duo, Mother Abagail’s reflection on singing The National Anthem as a child and Harold’s declining mental state. Other bits float through my synapses, but not are as strong as those moments. Godammit, I need to read that book again
I agree with MASTERPIECE
I just got the stand today I'm excited
ももMomo let us know what you think! I'm excited for you!
legend says he's still trying to finish the book
“One word: Masterpiece
Two words: Masterpiece Wow!” LOL! I have a copy and I will definitely get to it after I read some other Stephen King novels first.
I just finished the stand it was amazingggg i loved every moment of it
Awesome! Glad to hear it! :)
I am currently 30 chapters in while this whole corona virus issue is going on. Its really enhancing the book is a strange way lol
Wow, this is a fascinating time to experience the book! I hope you're enjoying it. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
You know of any other great post apocalyptic books that was as good as the stand. This book really got me addicted too post apocalyptic story's lol
Hmmm... Good question!!! Considering that The Stand is likely my favorite book of all time, I doubt there's one better. That said, The Road is very haunting and affecting; its writing is spartan, but the images it paints are vivid all the same. That one is probably your next best bet, though it is WILDLY different. Another recommendation would be Cat's Cradle; while I can't really go into WHY it may be similar without spoiling things, I can tell you that Kurt Vonnegut was a genius, and that this book and Slaughterhouse Five are both just absolute gifts.
This book the stand took me over a little over a year to READ. Believe me it four stars
I agree! :) Glad you made it through the book! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TheGlassesPush it has become of my favorites of steven king
You've convinced me! I'll be reading this in the year 2021! Thanks for the review
Started reading it for the first time yesterday.
The beginning hits different since Covid... :D
Loved the start so far.
PS: Just saw you only have 371 subs. Im convinced that number would rise pretty high with more frequent videos, because your reviews are awesome! Keep up.
Glad to hear you're enjoying it, and thanks for watching! :)
M-O-O-N that spells good review!
Zach thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and I appreciate the comment!
Exactly half way through now, picked it up because of you, loving it
Tom Stalley that's so great to hear! :) Thanks for watching, and please do let me know what you think when you're done.
I liked The Stand, but the first 200 pages or so were sometimes a little hard to read. So many gory details...so many.
chris sandoval I liked the details, as it added some realism for me. I do concede that they are gratuitous at times, though.
"The tattered remnants have to rebuild" I see what you did there.
SPOILER ALERT:
However, am I the only person that finds the ultimate confrontation to be completely pointless? Everyone shows up just so Flagg can just happen to chose disembodied fire as a death sentence to set off the warhead? Why did Larry and Ralph have to die?
Granted, it doesn't go down the way one would imagine, and the deaths were meaningless, but then again, isn't any violent war ultimately pointless (to some degree)? I think what mattered is that they DID stand for what is right, regardless of the conclusion.
@@TheGlassesPush The stand is meaningful, but it would have been executed way better had they been given the chance to sacrifice themselves to do it. It also would've been better had Trashman been the hand of god rather than Flagg's flames. I enjoyed the book, but I found a lot of things that could've been done better ;-;
I found the final showdown to be a bit less climactic than I was anticipating. To me, the book did not finish as strong as it began.
@@brianmerritt5410 That's Stephen King for ya
Super underrated channel
That's very kind of you to say! Life has been busy, and I've neglected this channel, but it's comments like this that inspire me to find time to create. :)
just picked this up and am so excited to start!
Let me know what you think!
I read the book which was set in the year 1990. I was reading events from the books on the actual date that they were occurring in the book .Such as when the person who had an intellectual disability was sent to Las Vegas to spy. I was ready on the same date that he set out for loss Vegas from Colorado. Freaky event I will never forget
That's pretty surreal! Cool stuff! :)
Watch the stand tv movie part one and this is happening now right now the great great Steven king predicted the future and that future has arrived the stand is finally finally here thecis end is near the stand is here and the end finally is here and it is going to be great and fun enjoy the end !
It's all gone (COVID-)19!
Great Review! You have convinced me.
Thank you so much! :) I appreciate it.
Why do you have an Essex county book? I live in King William county VA
Great question! Essex County is an excellent graphic novel from writer/artist Jeff Lemire. I'm based in Arizona, so the book is purely there for art and not any geographic affiliation. :) I would highly recommend the graphic novel or really almost anything that Lemire makes.
Just finished reading it... couldn't agree more to your review
Glad to hear it and thanks for watching! :)
I just finished it today! Which also happens to be Sept 13th! Read it and you'll understand the coincidence. It's my favorite. I also read it during the pandemic. Erie how art imitates life and vise versa. Great book!
Brilliant introduction with the Tom Cullens references :'D
edonis2787 LOVE Tom. There are just so many great characters. Infinitely quotable. Just ridiculously good.
I didn't like the book as much. I found "IT" better. I fell out of love with characters. I wanted to read about Stu and Nick but they weren't really doing anything. And the Trash Can Man, sigh, i applaud Stephen King for being able to pull of a manic person, but he was one of the most boring characters for. I really liked the starting and up until the flu but later i just found hard to finish it. I skipped a lot of it.
I would chose "IT" over it.
Jatin Bandhiwal IT does have incredible characters, so I totally get it. With King, it's sometimes difficult to be on board with the entirety of the plot. Good on you seeing it through, skipping parts or not.
Hmm, I just started reading The Stand (currently on page 33) and it's my first Stephen king book but I never have time to read because of school (I try to read as often as possible but it's difficult) and it's like 1430 pages or something like that and I feel like it's just going to take too long
Spark The Wolf I had the hardest time reading in school. In college, I was trying to read Lord of the Rings, but I kept getting overwhelmed. If you feel that, it may be best to choose a smaller book. When you're ready for The Stand, it'll be waiting for you.
Check out Battle Royale.. So glad i stumbled onto that book.. So damn good. Ever have that thought ... WOW, I almost didn't pick that up and if so how sad that would be that i missed out on such an amazing book.
thetizzle thanks for the recommendation, and thanks for watching!
battle royale the manga??? omg.... most underrated... but such a fucking amazing piece of art... god dammit. fuck the hunger games and read battle royale
+xx xx Wait I didn't know it had a manga, is the original a manga or the novel edition
I know took me a whole year to read.
Laura Thomas hope you enjoyed the time with it! :)
I'm listening to the audiobook on Audible and omg it's fantastic! I love IT though, but this is my second favorite.
SonySlyer yeup, the audiobook is M-O-O-N, that spells amazing! My only quibble with IT is that the individual encounters with the entity feel a little monotonous after a while. Of course, they offered glimpses into the characters' psyches, but I felt like the points King was making with those bits could've been condensed. That's the gift and the curse of King: he's very unfiltered. That said, IT is a top 5 King novel for me. Granted, I've "only" gotten through about 15 or so of his books.
Currently reading The Shining. Hope to read this one next. Imagine reading a fantasy novel that has become so close to reality because of COVID😬
I loved The STAND, but I found that it had a weak climax. I found the first 2 thirds of the book to be very thrilling, but it did not finish as strong.
im reading this book now and i dont understand how if it was written in 1978, stephan king mentions madonna 's material girl and spuds mckenzie . who was a famous dog from budweiser commercials in the mid 80s. what gives?
katkal3 what you have is the uncut/extended edition, which was released in the 80s. King took the liberty of updating dates/references during this process. I also did this version of the book, and I can't imagine experiencing The Stand in its original form. One example of something that was only in the extended reissue is the "no great loss" chapter, which you'll definitely know when you've reached that. That chapter is one of my favorites. Additionally, I believe the last chapter of the book was added in the extended edition, and that chapter features one of my favorite lines in all literature.
@@TheGlassesPush Oh i see, Thank you for your reply, good sir. i hear good things about it and im barely in chapter 18 but im digging it. Your review was great , good day!
katkal3 thanks for watching and for the kind words! Hope you're still enjoying the book! :)
My beautiful wife bought me a copy for Christmas 🎄. This should be good 👍 😊
You're a lucky guy! :) Enjoy!
@@TheGlassesPush Thankyou very much.
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Should I read the stand or the Martian ( I am a constant reader )
Read whichever one you'd like! Or both! :) But The Stand is my favorite book, so.... :D
Hmm, so I kinda think this is a bit spoilery. You don't explain what happens explicitly, but you paint the picture of how the book will play out quite vividly.
David Fair I appreciate this comment, as I've not heard anyone say this before. Any thoughts on how to have a fuller discussion without spoilers are welcome! It's rocky terrain.
Hi just one question; Can you keep a track of all characters.I'm afraid that i will be lost with so many characters?
sasa kon I think that's where Stephen King's character development really shines. It's overwhelming at first, but I think you'll grow to know and love them by the end. Sure, it'll take time, but it's a long book, so you have plenty of time. Of course, experiences may vary. :)
Thx.I'm avid psychological/suspense thriller reader and that's pretty much all i read but now i'm a little fed how they are predictable so i wanna try something new.I'm not fan of sf or fantasy/paranormal books but i will give chance this book because many people call it masterpiece.I just hope it have enough twists and turns and good ending.
sasa kon Very cool that you're going outside your safe zone! I'd like to think this book eschews a lot of the usual tropes, so there's quite a few surprises. What are some of your favorite books in your usual territory?
D.M.Mitchell is one of the best mystery/suspense writers and every his book is different.My favourite from his is book called Mouse and then Flinder's field but all of them are great and btw stephen king is one of his influences, Tammy cohen has great psychological thrillers, the most recent Don't close your eyes by Holly Seddon-dark family drama.I like my thrillers dark and disturbing and unpredictable but real.I like complex characters, stories that are like puzzle where you don't know what is going on till the end and realistic situations.It's hard for me to enyoy in something fantastic and unreal and that's the main reason why i stay away from fantasy books and movies but like i said i will try and then see.I hate werewolves, monsters, ghosts,vampyres books and movies and i will read it only with gun pointed in my head but.I'm scared of real people, psychopats.I don't need monsters.People are monsters.I' ve seen It miniseries and it was awful, boring, stupid transformations.I hope that Stand is nothing like IT.
sasa kon thanks for the recommendations. Cool to hear your interests!
Thanks for the review . just started reading this on my phone...somehow i haven't read a single Stephen King book until now.
You chose a tremendous one to start with. It too was my first King book! Now I've gone through at least 10 of his books. CANNOT. GET. ENOUGH.
The Glasses Push you convinced me it was a good choice.thanks XD... I'm surprised. I would sooner be bored by s short story back in high school than this 1000+page book
Yeh I'm glad I picked it first I'm already plotting which books by him I wanna read next lol
Awesome! Well, thank you so much for watching! If you love this epic by the end, I'd highly recommend "It" for your next King book. Also a giant book, but got the same mystical intrigue mixed with incredible character development. But in my findings, you really can't go wrong with him. :)
The Glasses Push thanks for the recommendation. I can't wait to read "it"
"...as if LOTR didn't have enough walking for us." YEEESSS I never thought of it that way.
Taters gon' tate.
Yes yes yes masterpiece in one book! I love it and i will read it again! I really miss all characters and the story 💕
Couldn't agree more. :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ah! And yes! You are right, there is some of the connections, very clear to see in the Dark Tower. I’m not gonna say which ones ;) but I was really nice surprised when I read this part of the D.T. ... okey I got fricking exited XD definitely recommended to read!
What’s the music used in this at 0:13?
I got it cited at the end of the video. Thank Goodness, because I'd not have remembered otherwise. It's "Egmont Overture" by Kevin MacLeod. Good royalty-free stuff!
@@TheGlassesPush Thanks! I’ll see ya in another life brother
Greatest book ever. If I had the money, I'd buy the special edition Coffin Box.
I read the first version around 87 and read complete and uncut when it was released. And probably read it three or four times.
I meet Stephen in 96 and he gave me his autograph, which I put in my copy of the stand.
The first part of the book is one of the most horrifying masterpieces
Dan Schaal - thanks for watching and sharing! Complete and Uncut seems like the only way to go. The fact that the "no great loss" chapter was not part of the original release is staggering. And yes, I completely agree the start of the novel is so essential... Even though you know that so many will die, your heart still aches for each of the main characters as they lose their families. Such a beautiful and audacious work of fiction.
I should write a murder mystery with the weapon of choice being "The Stand" book lol
Ha, that'd actually be pretty riveting.
Essex County and Coheed and Cambria? Who are you, me?
You're obviously a man of exquisite taste.
just watched this on dvd and thought it was 6 hours wasted. Whether the book is different or not but most of my criticism is based on the story detail. The best credible part was the first, The Plague. With Stephen king's name on it I expected to be entertained but was shocked at how bad it was. The first part was good and plausible and that gave me false hope for the rest. Mentally the viewer is made to work hard to make the whole story credible, it lacked continuity of ideas and actions and was very selective on the mechanics which creates logical anomalies. It seems to me that this series was aimed at the Religious and their faith would carry them through. Logically you could miss out most of the last three parts and skip to the last twenty minutes where the baddies blow themselves up because that would have happened anyway without all the other story line. I could go a lot further in detail but I have wasted enough good time already....
Jim Taylor thanks for commenting! I've never seen the miniseries, but I've heard mainly negative things. The thing with King is that a lot of his books have elements that are entirely based on thoughts and feelings and intuitions in the characters' heads. The more psychological aspects of his stories often seem to suffer in the adaptations. The switch from a pandemic scenario to a more spiritual conflict likely wasn't handled as well in the series. But again, your note on the ending is something that seems pointless on face value, but with the proper context, I feel like it's really impactful. King isn't for everyone, and even though this is the usual favorite among his books, it doesn't resonate with everyone. It's a long book, and since you have misgivings about the plot already, it's likely not a wise investment of time. All the same, thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching.
Yeah i just started reading this book about a 2 days ago because the irony i keep hearing from people with the coronavirus so im giving it a shot hopefully it pays off cuz the size of it is very intimidating
Hello , what is an appropriate age to read this book? Thank you for helping😉
Alexander thanks for watching and commenting! It really depends on the maturity of the person, and every family differs. That said, there is certainly lots of adult language, violent situations, sexual content, and a rape scene. It's a very heavy book, so it all comes down to maturity and the ability to put everything in perspective. If you have any other questions, I'm happy to help, but alas, there's no one-size-fits-all response.
"I was a little late to the game". Yea, like 35 years late, lol. Don't worry, I read it only 3 months ago, so you beat me by about a year.
chris sandoval haha, well, when you put it that way, it just sounds ridiculous!
What is the book’s message?
I wasn't actually a fan of this book, the second chapter was sooooo long and devastating to read without one of my favorite character Mother Abigail in it. The only three characters I cared about were Nick, Mother Abigail and the one and only Dark Man (Randall Flagg) and I wasn't so satisfied with the ending.
It certainly isn't for everyone, but I appreciate you watching and commenting all the same. Thanks! :)
Great review. I like that edition a lot as well as the very first one.
Can someone tell me when the book gets good. I’m on page 120 and I just can’t get into it. It is so damn slow!!!!!
All I can say is that I believe the character development pays off. Yes, it's a slow build, but I believe it's important to get a sense of the characters' lives before everything goes pear-shaped. :)
I'll say this. I've only read a handful of King novels and The Stand is honestly my least favorite King novel. It's not bad but I didn't love it like I loved his other novels. That being said, you haven't got to the good parts yet. I think you should stick to it until at least you get just over half way before you give up.
@@SammieMousie which have you read, and which do you prefer? That's a fascinating thing about King: So many can agree he's a genius, but there are so many opinions about which book of his is best.
I've heard that the movie adaptation is bad. And I keep avoiding seeing screencaps of the movie because I don't want the actors to takeover how I imagined the characters. That's how special these characters are to me.
Lawrence Arboleda I feel similarly. Although, I did HAVE TO listen to "Baby, Can You Dig Your Man?" and that thoroughly dissuaded me from exploring it further. Turned it into this synth-soaked 80s pop number. Just weird.
the opening set to Don't Fear the Reaper was pretty awesome though...then all downhill from there...
Yeah, I'll be sitting it out, fo' sho'.
What Version Of the stand did you read? I'm Reading the Stand Right Now im reading the paperback edition, i like it but the words are extremely small and that is A problem i hear that the mass market paperback Are a little bit bigger
I did the Unabridged and Uncut version via audio, so no concerns about small type! :)
i have seen the film, but not read The Stand yet, is the book better?
DOCTORWHO ISGR8 haven't seen the film, but this might be my favorite book. From what I hear, the movie has nothing on the book.
Thats good, because I was underwhelmed by the film, will read the book now
Great review!
Thank you so much! :)
Haha I just met Tom in the book and your intro got me
Frank deGroot laws yes!
It's not The Stand by Stephen King, it's Stand By Me.
Nathan Beer zing!
this was some god damn good review
Brendooow thank you very much! With such an incredible book, it’s easy to talk about it! :)
essex county in the back! amazing story.
Sean Savage Jeff Lemire is one of my faves. Sweet Tooth is likely the story of his that’s closest to my heart
Apt time for me to download on audible. Things like 47 hours long. Also cool name for a channel bro.
Perfect! Hope you enjoy! Thanks -- I'm partial to the name myself. :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great review
Thank you! :D
Good review think I'ma give it a shot sounds interesting
Jeremy Lamano excellent choice! Thanks for watching! As long as you're good with a long book and lots of character development, I believe you shan't be disappointed.
Very good review
I enjoyed a ton this book
The only thing that for me was wasted was mother Abigail in the end
Thank you for watching and commenting! :) I certainly see that point about Abigail. However, I think her power was more about bringing people together, which is incredibly strong in itself. With so many amazing characters, it is hard to ensure each one gets the send-off that we all feel they deserve. Who was your favorite character?
That music got me pumped. Lol
haha, glad to hear it! :D Some people hate the music in my videos, so it's nice to hear someone appreciate it. :)
The Stand Stephen King His Magnum Opus? Don't Let The Dark Tower Fans Hear That. Lol. Great Review
Haha true! At that point, I hadn't read The Dark Tower, but even having read the series, I still appreciate The Stand more! I've been criticized more for less hot takes, so I think I'd be okay! ;) Thanks for watching!
@@TheGlassesPush I think im gonna read the stand but man that book in intimidating I Got 2 copies the market paper back and the regular paper back, but if I read the market paper back it's gonna be 1400 pages + And the letters are so small on the regular paper back. But I'm Gonna Read it before they call me back to work
@@davidlona7553 it's a beast, but it's totally worth it! Just make sure it's the extended version. Some of the absolute best chapters aren't in the original. Good luck either way! :)
The Stand 💞
Great review. You made me read book
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! What do you think of it?
@@TheGlassesPush its a masterpiece. I also love the book " The passage" from Justin Cronin. Similar subject, both are masterpiece. If you didnt read, go ahead.
@@keltberanski2757 I'll make a note to read that one! :) So glad you love the book! Thank you for the recommendation!
thanks for the amazing review.
xx xx thank you so much for watching, as well as for the kind words. I love talking about awesome books, and this one just shook me to my core.
The Glasses Push I'm reading Desperation now. Gonna buy the stand after this is done
xx xx How are you liking it so far? It's definitely on my list!
The Glasses Push pretty good and detailed. This is my frst Stephen King book. A little bit slow now but Yea I hear the 2nd half of his books are worth it and has great pay off....
How relatable this book is right now!
A little too on the nose.
Im really struggling with this book. Its very very very Dull.
There is *a lot* of character development, so if that's not your thing, it will take quite a while to hit a big plot. Why I love this book is because it takes the time to establish a world, so when bad things happen and people die, I actually care about it. I know it's a beast, and it's a slow build, but hopefully, you'll find the payoff rewarding.
The Glasses Push There is such a thing as interesting non sleep inducing character development though. I just dont care about any of them so far. Id rather he gets to the meat of the story and integrate the development of relevant characters into that. Its too overindulgant and my guess is thats what the publishers thought when they cut 500 pages from the original book.
Snooze00 Then chances are it's just not for you. Maybe try "Under the Dome"? It's a big book, but that one is action packed. I appreciate you commenting and watching.
snooze00 well then could you please tell me an exciting read?
david taylor a good stephen king mmm i would say The long walk. Shits over this bloated mess.
I agree a true masterpiece
Thanks for watching! This book is about as good as they get.
My very favorite book!!
steffy laffy mine too! The second I finished, I knew it. :)
You gotta be kidding. Sure, the first part is fun--who doesn't love a good Fall-of-Rome story? But then it degenerates into a 700 page Chick tract. It has the most two-dimensional characters since Flatland.
I appreciate your dissenting opinion. It's nice for it not to be an echo chamber. I do think the characters do evolve over the story, but more importantly, I still remember so many characters from this book, and I would be hard-pressed to name even 3 characters from any other book I've read or listened to over the past 2 years. Something about these characters made them stick in my mind, and I celebrate that. Do you think the romance elements detracted so much from the latter parts of the book? Either way, I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@TheGlassesPush Sorry if I came across as too harsh. I wrote a review of the story from the point of view of Randall Flagg. I hate sickeningly sweet characters and magical stereotypes, and I found it started filling up with them as soon as Starkey shoots himself. Mother Abagail was especially annoying, with Tom Cullen a close second. I found the bomb plot a cheap literary device to keep the plot alive in the face of so many uninspiring characters, like the angst-ridden cutie and Stu the Invulnerable...it goes on, but this is no Lord of the Rings.
I just bought the Uncut version with over 1300 pages making it the longest book I'll probably ever read🤣🤣🤣
Anybody else doing a glasses push marathon?
Nico Studios are you for serious?! If so, 1) thank you and 2) man, I need to make fresh content
Yeah you do haha you should. I recommend you review the shining just because you did It and The Stand of course already and I'm halfway through it right now.
Nico Studios will do! Although my opinion may be a little polarizing on The Shining.... I'll try to have that review soon. :) Thanks again!