Losing my The Stand virginity!

[SixPins]

Ha! I am an avid King reader, as some may know, but I am now on page 257 of my first Stand run through. Thus far, it is really magnificent and I can just smell how epic it is going to be. I am really loving these characters. Fran, Larry, and Nick especially. Can't wait to follow them on their journey!

I don't want to come upon any major spoilers so I made this thread for me and any other first time readers who want to squeak about how great this book is. I think this one could be a definate challenger to IT in my number one SK spot.

Feel free to gloat about how many times you have already read The Stand, but I'm sure that the first time is the most memorable.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Can't gloat, because I've lost count of how many times I've read it.

But I'm sure you'll enjoy it (and remember the first time you read it) just as much as I do - magnificent book IMO!

Long days and pleasant nights

[SixPins]

Sounds like you are a The Stand slut, John!

Hmm, I really must learn to limit my metaphors...

[bopropadop]

No gloating here, either. Just wishing you happy reading in what has always been my favorite Sai King novel. May you come back to it again and again in the years ahead as well!

Enjoy!

[mstay]

The Stand is fantastic! And there will never be another first time. Enjoy!

[michal]

I am envy at you for still having part of this adventure unseen, awaiting you beyond the horizon. It is a fantastic story with incredible characters and I am also glad to tell you that it doesn't lose its charm on a second or - am I blushing - tenth read.

[SixPins]

Hahaha! I love the tags this thread has! Thanks for the replies.

I just got to Trashcan Man! That was intense!

[TheHardcase]

Ah, what fond memories. :biggrin2: Encountering the Stand for the first time. You're right when it comes to your first impressions. First time through, I could see, early on that this was no ordinary story. It absolutely mesmerized me. I got sucked in to the Standverse in a heartbeat and have never encountered a novel that came so alive, so vivid upon a first reading.

It was so good, as I got close to the Wow-Finish, I was actually sad I was coming to the end of such a magnificent tale. To this day, I wonder what happened to Frannie and Stu, Tom Cullen and the rest of them.

It's very rare for a book to have this kind of impact. And it transcended the horror genre into something timeless.

Enjoy your journey. Savor it. You only encounter The Stand for the first time, once. :y:

[citi biskit]

I was in my 20ties when i first experience the stand and with the movie and time change the 1200 and something pages will never be relieved...

[Mr. Palmer]

The first time I read the book, my copy got water-logged when a pipe broke. I didn't have the heart to go back and finish it.

Then, after some months, I bought another copy and loved the journey. I envy you breaking your cherry on THE STAND.

[SixPins]

I am really liking Frannie. She's my kinda gal. I like her and Harold together, they make an interesting couple of survivors. I also like Larry, while I was not crazy for how he treated Rita when her feet were hurting. Boy, that scene in the tunnel... very very creepy. Gave me some chills. I hope Larry and Rita stick together.

[jenboxer77]

I am only one hundred pages into The Stand. This is my first time and I have never seen the movie either. I am thoroughly excited! I am a little bit of a germaphobe and I find myself glaring at people who cough and sneeze and even holding my breath. I have a feeling The Stand may make my germ phobia even more prevelant! Oh well, maybe that is a good thing with all this talk of the Swine Flu going around. :D

[Kat9]

The Stand is absolutely fantastic! I read it at least once a year (not in a 'hey, 14th of July - time to start reading The Stand' way, just in a 'oh my God it is amazing and I have to read it again' way) and it doesn't lose a thing no matter how many times you read it. Enjoy!!

[Churchill502]

Hope you have alot of fun reading it, just as much as we all have. I always get a little envious when I hear people are reading it for the first time because I remember how I felt the first time I read it, and how different of an experience it is for the first time. But I'm sure in years to come when you pull it off the shelf and read it again you will be just as captivated.

[costanza]

There is a mention of the swine flu somewhere near the beginning. Surprised me when I read it again last week. lol

[SixPins]

I am only one hundred pages into The Stand. This is my first time and I have never seen the movie either. I am thoroughly excited! I am a little bit of a germaphobe and I find myself glaring at people who cough and sneeze and even holding my breath. I have a feeling The Stand may make my germ phobia even more prevelant! Oh well, maybe that is a good thing with all this talk of the Swine Flu going around. :D

Same boat, Jen. Its a great book. Work/school has kept me a bit flusterd, so I'm only about halfway in, but it is just terrific. I love everything about. From the main characters, to the side characters, to the symbols, to the prose. Everything is great.

I like Nadine and Joe just fine BUT POOR RITA! I liked her...

[jalexbrown]

I have yet to read The Stand, although it's coming up right after I get through the last 150 pages of The Tommyknockers. I'd planned on reading Eyes of the Dragon next, but after I found my ratty copy of The Stand Complete and Uncut in my attic, it was bumped right up to the top spot on my reading list.

[Turhamkey]

It was my first stephen king book on reccomendation from my teacher, it was awesome!

[FromDuskTillDawn]

To me personally The Stand is a true literally masterpiece. I have read it several times already, and plan to reread it again soon.
Every time I do I get something new, something more out of it. Sometimes I feel that this novel hasn't gotten enough deserved credit. I just get so irritated when some people cringe or make faces when I mention that I am an avid SK fan.

[gniknehpets]

To me personally The Stand is a true literally masterpiece. I have read it several times already, and plan to reread it again soon.
Every time I do I get something new, something more out of it. Sometimes I feel that this novel hasn't gotten enough deserved credit. I just get so irritated when some people cringe or make faces when I mention that I am an avid SK fan.

I have read The Stand so many times I don't really read it anymore so much as act it out in my head as I go along for the trip. Also, don't feel bad about that crazy look non-King people give you. I think the reason most of us are part of this board is that everyone gets it! We don't have to explain why we are fans, everyone here understands us.

[JayneH]

I just get so irritated when some people cringe or make faces when I mention that I am an avid SK fan.

you get used to it .... people just dont realise that he isnt "just a horror writer" I still love shocking people with things like The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile .... classic movies that people REFUSE to believe could be Stephen King !!!! usually it is enough to wipe those looks off their faces ....

[GNTLGNT]

Close the doors-lock the windows and read, read, read, read!!!!! It's my fave King world and the characters are some of his best in my humble opinion. I hope you enjoy it half as much as I have over the years. And may I suggest you try Marvel Comics graphic novel version which is endorsed by Sai King-I was leery at first but Wow is it killer!

Long Days and Pleasant Nights!

The Giant