How Long Did It Take To Read?

**themedic** · June 12th, 2012

I did something similar with Pert Semetary..then I had to do something similar again and I chose 'Salem's Lot but my teacher said no more King and assigned me Papillon.

**Chuggs** · June 12th, 2012

It took me a long time, but only because I took a LONG break from it before I got through it all. It's a wonderful book, though. One of my favs.

**mattgreenbean** · June 13th, 2012

I had a way different experience than you guys apparently. I read The Stand over the course of a year. I knew that it was and remains Kings best work. I read a few chapters each month while reading other SK stories. This was pretty neat for me b/c I got to spend a long time with them and take a long journey as well. Kind of like it was a tv series where you get weekly episodes.

**kylallie** · December 19th, 2012

I just finished it today, took me five days as I had work etc as well... oh and I had to put the book down for awhile and couldn't keep going because I was so gutted that

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**unclelouie** · December 26th, 2012

Originally Posted by Spideyman

It is possible to read it in 8 days. And, as GNTLGNT stated the theme of The white Vs Evil is epic. I believe the audio version runs about 48 hours read time. Allow yourself, if possible, blocks of reading time. Try not to sacrifice speed for getting the full content. Good luck and please tell us how you do on the analysis assignment.

8 Days!

Either you are a speed-reader, or I have to be the slowest reader of the SK website. It took me 8 days to read TWTTKH. It's taken 2 weeks to read part I of The Stand, so Im guessing it might take 4-6 weeks to finish. Man, a week! I could cover lots of ground if I could read THAT fast!

**Spideyman** · December 27th, 2012

Originally Posted by unclelouie

8 Days!

Either you are a speed-reader, or I have to be the slowest reader of the SK website. It took me 8 days to read TWTTKH. It's taken 2 weeks to read part I of The Stand, so Im guessing it might take 4-6 weeks to finish. Man, a week! I could cover lots of ground if I could read THAT fast!

I'm not a speed reader and you certainly are not the slowest reader of the SK website.

A lot has to do with how much reading time you have in your life. Students first priority is their studies, so relaxed reading takes second place. Those who have small children often only have time to read at night. I know I can read longer/more in the winter months as opposed the summer when outdoor chores take up most of my time. The main idea is to read at your own pace. Enjoy the book and the experience it brings to you. Length of time to read is not important. Now go enjoy The Stand!

**unclelouie** · December 27th, 2012

Originally Posted by Spideyman

I'm not a speed reader and you certainly are not the slowest reader of the SK website.

A lot has to do with how much reading time you have in your life. Students first priority is their studies, so relaxed reading takes second place. Those who have small children often only have time to read at night. I know I can read longer/more in the winter months as opposed the summer when outdoor chores take up most of my time. The main idea is to read at your own pace. Enjoy the book and the experience it brings to you. Length of time to read is not important. Now go enjoy The Stand!

I only wish I had more reading time. By the time I get home from work, settled in, eat dinner, I only have a short time before bed. I don't have kids or attend school, so I do have *some* leisure time. Sometimes I get caught up in silly stuff, like friends and having drinks. If it were up to me, Id just read 24/7. That would literally make me a "constant reader"..

**Hteraj Siredog** · January 2nd, 2013

Hey im a quick reader and i read it in three or four days so yeah its doable and yes The White vs evil is one of my favorite themes in sai kiings books

**unclelouie** · January 3rd, 2013

Originally Posted by Hteraj Siredog

Hey im a quick reader and i read it in three or four days so yeah its doable and yes The White vs evil is one of my favorite themes in sai kiings books

And me as well. And evil aka The Red.... seems to be alive and kicking in The Stand.

**SleepingWarrior** · January 15th, 2013

I've managed to read the book in a day (well 20-22 hrs) a couple of times when I've been sick and couldn't sleep. In addition to having the time occasionally I'm the type of reader who consumes books I enjoy so I'll just sit in a recliner and read for hours on end. Since its winter, a Minnesotan winter no less, and it also occurs with my downtime its a perfect mix and I managed to get through the Dark Tower books (minus Keyhole) in 8 days. Bless Ka for letting me be born just prior to the explosion in personal computers so I was imbued with a love of reading before these bloody machines took over say thankee.