I am a big DT fan, and have read several other King books. I have for some reason not read the Stand and am wanting to. With the release of the uncut book, I am confused on which version I should read?
Thanks for your opinions!
I am a big DT fan, and have read several other King books. I have for some reason not read the Stand and am wanting to. With the release of the uncut book, I am confused on which version I should read?
Thanks for your opinions!
I would definitely read the Uncut version
The Uncut. That was the book King wanted to publish before he had to cut it down, so that's the way I feel it should be read.
I have read both versions though and some things are pretty different between the two. For example, if I'm remembering correctly (I've only read the original once, as compared to reading the Uncut version many times):
Ending spoilers:
Spoiler:
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
Uncut! If I were to read the cut and really liked it I would wonder what I had missed out on and probably have to read the cut anyways.
Thanks for the opinions. I could see myself feeling very much like lunchbox said. Thanks!
I read the original, and couldn't put it down.
Then when the uncut was released, I also couldn't put it down.
Read them both!
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
read the uncut, I dont know how anybody could read a cut version, knowing that there exists an uncut edition.
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@ Erin- read the uncut recently, the ending i recall is below
Only equals speak the truth. Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web or regard.
uncut
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uncut version
it includes the adventures of trashcan man and The Kid!
if the worlds gonna end then let's get it over with, i got shit to do
Uncut! It's my favorite book of all time. I've read it 3 times (once a year since I bought it. And I plan to read it once a year from now on!)
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Uncut. You'll learn a lot more about the characters that way.
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When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
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I guess that depends on what you read and where you look for it and what your definition of shocking is. I am not sure if the word is used in the context of being offended and in a state of disbelief or if it is meaning that state of wow, I did not expect that at all.
I also am not sure about your question Jean. Are you asking about "American literature" in a purely academic sense? If so, I don't know how to answer your question. However, if you are wondering only about what gets published then you just have to locate a source depending on how shocked you want to be and which way you want to get there.
Personally, I though most of The Kid and Trashcan Man's storyline was raw for sure but that is to be expected of Stephen King. I think the word I would use for my reaction is surprised but not in a good way..........
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I would read the cut version then if you liked it you will be happy there is more to read!
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????