Should I read Stand, or Stand uncut?

[mikeC]

"Why would you not want to read the entire story the author intended?"

Although I respect your snooty reply, The Stand was quite an excellent read before the Uncut version was released.
It's all about the story, I'm not really sure The Kid and Frannie's fight with her mom makes the story better but they are a nice addition. The core of story is there regardless but if you read the cut first you have something to look forward to when you read it again.

Also, the Cut version takes place in the 70s when King wrote it rather then the Uncut which had been updated. I think that's pretty cool too.

[Merlin1958]

"Why would you not want to read the entire story the author intended?"

Although I respect your snooty reply, The Stand was quite an excellent read before the Uncut version was released.
It's all about the story, I'm not really sure The Kid and Frannie's fight with her mom makes the story better but they are a nice addition. The core of story is there regardless but if you read the cut first you have something to look forward to when you read it again.

Also, the Cut version takes place in the 70s when King wrote it rather then the Uncut which had been updated. I think that's pretty cool too.

Dude, I really was not trying to be "snooty", it was just MHO is all. Like I said "to each his own". If, it came off that way, then my apologies. There are valid opinions for either version. I just prefer the "Uncut", but that's my preference.

[haunted.lunchbox]

"Why would you not want to read the entire story the author intended?"

Although I respect your snooty reply, The Stand was quite an excellent read before the Uncut version was released.
It's all about the story, I'm not really sure The Kid and Frannie's fight with her mom makes the story better but they are a nice addition. The core of story is there regardless but if you read the cut first you have something to look forward to when you read it again.

Also, the Cut version takes place in the 70s when King wrote it rather then the Uncut which had been updated. I think that's pretty cool too.

Dude, I really was not trying to be "snooty", it was just MHO is all. Like I said "to each his own". If, it came off that way, then my apologies. There are valid opinions for either version. I just prefer the "Uncut", but that's my preference.

I didn't think it sounded snooty. I still question your intelligence with your views on Lost , you know... YOU ARE KIND OF SNOOTY WHEN IT COMES TO LOST! I digress... this particular quote was not snooty.

[mikeC]

[QUOTE=Merlin1958;577527]

"Why would you not want to read the entire story the author intended?"
Dude, I really was not trying to be "snooty", it was just MHO is all. Like I said "to each his own". If, it came off that way, then my apologies. There are valid opinions for either version. I just prefer the "Uncut", but that's my preference.

It's cool. No worries.
Great book either way.

[Merlin1958]

"Why would you not want to read the entire story the author intended?"

Although I respect your snooty reply, The Stand was quite an excellent read before the Uncut version was released.
It's all about the story, I'm not really sure The Kid and Frannie's fight with her mom makes the story better but they are a nice addition. The core of story is there regardless but if you read the cut first you have something to look forward to when you read it again.

Also, the Cut version takes place in the 70s when King wrote it rather then the Uncut which had been updated. I think that's pretty cool too.

Dude, I really was not trying to be "snooty", it was just MHO is all. Like I said "to each his own". If, it came off that way, then my apologies. There are valid opinions for either version. I just prefer the "Uncut", but that's my preference.

I didn't think it sounded snooty. I still question your intelligence with your views on Lost , you know... YOU ARE KIND OF SNOOTY WHEN IT COMES TO LOST! I digress... this particular quote was not snooty.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be. It's just that IMHO "Lost" was a HUGE let-down in the end for such a ground-breaking and great show for 5 1/2 season's. It gets me going because it coulda been sooooo much more and that was what I was expecting. Not "Magic Island Butt-plugs" LOL, but, that is just one man's humble opinion.

If you were happy with it, don't let me cast a shadow on it. I'm just an "Old fart"!!! LOL Sincere Apologies, for any "Lost related-snootiness"

[haunted.lunchbox]

"Why would you not want to read the entire story the author intended?"

Although I respect your snooty reply, The Stand was quite an excellent read before the Uncut version was released.
It's all about the story, I'm not really sure The Kid and Frannie's fight with her mom makes the story better but they are a nice addition. The core of story is there regardless but if you read the cut first you have something to look forward to when you read it again.

Also, the Cut version takes place in the 70s when King wrote it rather then the Uncut which had been updated. I think that's pretty cool too.

Dude, I really was not trying to be "snooty", it was just MHO is all. Like I said "to each his own". If, it came off that way, then my apologies. There are valid opinions for either version. I just prefer the "Uncut", but that's my preference.

I didn't think it sounded snooty. I still question your intelligence with your views on Lost , you know... YOU ARE KIND OF SNOOTY WHEN IT COMES TO LOST! I digress... this particular quote was not snooty.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be. It's just that IMHO "Lost" was a HUGE let-down in the end for such a ground-breaking and great show for 5 1/2 season's. It gets me going because it coulda been sooooo much more and that was what I was expecting. Not "Magic Island Butt-plugs" LOL, but, that is just one man's humble opinion.

If you were happy with it, don't let me cast a shadow on it. I'm just an "Old fart"!!! LOL Sincere Apologies, for any "Lost related-snootiness"

Your VERY HUMBLE opinion indeed!

[Merlin1958]

OK, OK I'm trying to apologize for my opinion here!!!

LOL LOL

[brandnewfan]

I've only read the original cut version. It was pretty great, I can only imagine how awesome the uncut version is.

[Jean]

read it, brand

[Roland of Gilead 33]

i have to agree with "LOST" i was let down by the finale as well. it felt like they left to much out! it should have been even longer than it was cause they left so much out. part of it was cause of how much time they had episode wise. anyways that's my opinion though as well.

anyways, ayuh read uncut version of "The Stand" i've read both & i love the uncut version better as well.

[jhanic]

The Uncut Stand is a much, much richer read than the original version. The character development is SO much better!

John

[Roland of Gilead 33]

well said. though if memory serves me right, the orignal was in print for many years before "SK' took that out of stores. it's also funny that many king fans well not counting anyone here anyways. don't know there are 2 versions of the book "The Stand" i've talked with people about this in the past.


so they aren't i take it Die Hard "SK" fans

[mae]

Is there a site anywhere that lists all the differences between the two versions like there was for The Gunslinger?

[kluker]

We have one of the original Stand prints

[proverbs32]

You can't get the "Normal" per 1991 The Stand anymore can you?.
I would love to read that, But I'm glad the uncut version is the one everyone can freely buy and enjoy.

[jhanic]

Proverbs, you can still find the early Stand in used bookstores, etc., but I'd strongly suggest you stay with the Uncut version. It's a much deeper read.

John

[TCCBodhi]

I really love the Uncut version for the majority of the book, but I prefer the ending of the original version because it keeps thing ambiguous with Stu saying "I don't know." It left my mind to work in 2 directions and create 2 different worlds beyond the story, when the Uncut version removes that ambiguity and leaves us with just one direction to imagine. Now, I know the Walking Dude abides but give me the uncertainty of the original version.

[sgc1999]

read the abridged graphic novel instead

[costanza]

Read the Uncut edition of The Stand and the original version of The Gunslinger.

[rico567]

I've read both. The only thing the extra 400 pages do is make an already large book able to function as a doorstop.

[Lookwhoitis]

I've only read the original. It blew my mind at a young age. I loved it! I have the uncut in a box somewhere. Gotta dig it out and read. Somehow, even with all the added chunky goodness, I don't think it will have as much of an effect as the original did on me.

[Bryant Burnette]

Read 'em both. Then watch the miniseries and laugh at how shitty it (mostly) is.

[Steve]

Each book has their good and bad qualities.

The uncut version is longer and has more plot threads, some of which are really good (The Kid, the "no great loss" chapter, etc.) and its updated nature and AIDS references to make it more prescient, but it does have a tendency to ramble a bit. The original version is tighter, but you lose out on some pretty good scenes. It may not be what King intended, but it's the first book of his I read and I loved it.

I prefer the uncut version in the end, but you can't go wrong either way.