the Stand or IT?

[Berry1980]

Which one should I read first? The Stand or It? I'm currently pretty far into Pet Sematary but I want to tackle one of King's more mammoth works... :confused:

[not_nadine]

That's a tough one. Can't go wrong with either. If you want more scary, I would say "IT"

[king family fan]

Both great choices. I think personally I would go with It. But no real reason behind my choice.

[mstay]

That's a tough one. Can't go wrong with either. If you want more scary, I would say "IT"

I agree with this. You will enjoy them both. :smile2:

[doowopgirl]

My personal choice would always be The Stand, everyone here is right, you won't go wrong either way.

[Tim D.]

True, they are both tremendously awesome and you can't go wrong with either. IT is my favorite SK novel so of course I recommend starting with that one.

[mustangclaire]

It. end of....

[GNTLGNT]

....only because it's my favorite, would I suggest Stand over IT...both are awesome-possum!...

[Shoe]

Depends when you actually start the book. If it is Spring or Summer, read The Stand. If it is Fall or Winter, read IT.

[doowopgirl]

Depends when you actually start the book. If it is Spring or Summer, read The Stand. If it is Fall or Winter, read IT.

Interesting. Why the seasonal choice? Just curious.

[SleepingWarrior]

I'd also suggest IT as well. I just find it a slightly more engrossing read.

[carrie's younger brother]

I know I'll get reamed for this but I am not a fan of The Stand. I recently reread it and it took me forever; and I am a lifelong SK fan who has read just about everything. I would suggest you read It first, if this is your first "long haul" with SK. To me, it's a much quicker, scarier and "fun" read.

[GNTLGNT]

I know I'll get reamed for this but I am not a fan of The Stand.

...no you won't, you simply stated your like/dislike...you didn't embellish it with the written equivalent of a toddler's temper tantrum...that's when "The Reamer" comes out of the Holy packaging...

[Arthur Eld]

Hello, everyone!

I've decided that I want to read all of Mr.King's work. The books that I have read are The Dark Tower series (obviously), On Writing, The Shining, 'Salem's Lot, and I'm currently reading The Green Mile.

But, I'm debating on what I should read next. The Stand or IT? They're both considered to be King's best depending on who you talk to. So, I thought who better to ask than the Constant Readers on here. If y'all could help me out, that would be much appreciated.

Long days and pleasant nights to ya,

- Eld

[carrie's younger brother]

Hello, everyone!

I've decided that I want to read all of Mr.King's work. The books that I have read are The Dark Tower series (obviously), On Writing, The Shining, 'Salem's Lot, and I'm currently reading The Green Mile.

But, I'm debating on what I should read next. The Stand or IT? They're both considered to be King's best depending on who you talk to. So, I thought who better to ask than the Constant Readers on here. If y'all could help me out, that would be much appreciated.

Long days and pleasant nights to ya,

- Eld

Ummmm...isn't that what this post is all about?

[Moderator]

Hello, everyone!

I've decided that I want to read all of Mr.King's work. The books that I have read are The Dark Tower series (obviously), On Writing, The Shining, 'Salem's Lot, and I'm currently reading The Green Mile.

But, I'm debating on what I should read next. The Stand or IT? They're both considered to be King's best depending on who you talk to. So, I thought who better to ask than the Constant Readers on here. If y'all could help me out, that would be much appreciated.

Long days and pleasant nights to ya,

- Eld


Ummmm...isn't that what this post is all about?


I should have mentioned that I'd moved the post into this thread rather than leaving it as a new one as I thought the poster might be able to find the answers here and less chance of repetitive posts about the same topic.

[Sepia and Dust]

If you want to read a sprawling epic, read The Stand. If you want a more intimate, homey feel, read IT.

Both books incorporate still-current issues: bullying, mental health, spirituality, violence, morality.

[GNTLGNT]

Ummmm...isn't that what this post is all about?

....no, it's about a blended King novel...StandorIt....

[Shoe]

Interesting. Why the seasonal choice? Just curious.

I associate The Stand with the warmer weather of Spring/Summer. I think the story meshes better with these days and nights. And likewise I associate IT with the cooler weather of Fall/Winter. I find the subject matter and energies of the story are better absorbed and comprehended around these times of the year.

Plus I feel that the seasons should always be factored in when making big life decisions like this one.

[carrie's younger brother]

I should have mentioned that I'd moved the post into this thread rather than leaving it as a new one as I thought the poster might be able to find the answers here and less chance of repetitive posts about the same topic.

Got it! Thanks for the clarification Ms. Mod.

[gardengirl]

I thought I was the only one to read by the seasons.. =D

[Lina]

Between The Stand and It I personally would choose It, though I am sure both books are worth reading.