Random Reads discussion

Ok guys, the last pick was a favorite read of Bobbi's that she really wanted me to read, and now it's my turn and I'm going big LOL. Get ready, because in August we're going to read one of my favorites, The Stand by Stephen King. It's big, it's apocalyptic, and (in my opinion) it's awesome! I'm so excited to revisit this story and to chat about it with you all. In case you don't know what The Stand is about here is the synopsis:

This is the way the world ends: with a nanosecond of computer error in a Defense Department laboratory and a million casual contacts that form the links in a chain letter of death.

And here is the bleak new world of the day after: a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of 99 percent of its people. A world in which a handful of panicky survivors choose sides or are chosen. A world in which good rides on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abigail and the worst nightmares of evil are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.

We start The Stand on August 1st :)

I read The Stand a couple of years ago and loved it. For such a thick book, the pages flew by and I couldn't believe how quickly I finished it. This time around I may grab the audio version from my library and dive into all 45 hours of it.

Funny enough, I'm just starting Swan Song from McCammon for July, and since it is often compared to The Stand, it will be interesting to tackle these two epics on back to back months.

Mike, I’m considering the audio version too this time around :) I’m dying to read Swan Song!! After reading and loving Boy’s Life I need more Mccammon in my life. Let me know your thoughts when you’re done!

I’m also going to try and get my hands on the audio for this one. King tends to be dense and audio makes it fly by.

Vicky, I'm thinking you might need to add Swan Song to your Five Star Prediction list. I loved it!

Mike wrote: "Vicky, I'm thinking you might need to add Swan Song to your Five Star Prediction list. I loved it!"

Ahhh I need to get my hands on it! I'm glad you loved it!

I read The Stand last summer and loved it so much. I highly recommend the audio book!! The narration was great and did a good job managing all the different characters.

Hey everybody!
We will be starting our read of The Stand in a few days! I just wanted to let everyone know that for the discussion breakdown I am using this edition: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

I still did the breakdowns by chapter like I always do, but I figured I'd mention which edition I referenced because I know some older editions of this book are shorter. Hopefully it's not a problem for us lol. Anyway, I'm so excited to revisit this story with you all!

Treeesh wrote: "I read The Stand last summer and loved it so much. I highly recommend the audio book!! The narration was great and did a good job managing all the different characters."

I'm glad you loved it! I'm going the audiobook route this time, so I'm glad to hear it's a good one! Feel free to join in the chat if you'd like. I know since you just read it last summer you likely aren't ready for a reread LOL

Thanks I will!

The only copy I could get a hold of from my library, both physical or audio says uncut. Is it the same book. Different cover and until it gets here, I don't know how many pages.

The uncut version is the one we are reading

Bobbi wrote: "The uncut version is the one we are reading"
Ok, Thanks Bobbi. I just wanted to make sure. Much appreciated.