uncut and not

[Bynum360]

i was wondering if the uncut version of the stand or the cut version is better?

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

The original was GREAT when it first came out but the Uncut is far superior IMO.

Long days and pleasant nights

[SueC]

Hi,

The original was GREAT when it first came out but the Uncut is far superior IMO.

Long days and pleasant nights

In what way John? I've only read the original and it was a brilliant book but I've never got round to reading the uncut version.

[JohnDalglish]

In what way John? I've only read the original and it was a brilliant book but I've never got round to reading the uncut version.

Hi,

From memory, there's a lot more of Frannie's interaction with her mother, and there's a great character called The Kid who didn't make it into the edit, and several scenes are expanded.

Pick up a copy of the Uncut and give it a read, I promise you won't be disappointed.

(And I LOVED the original too).

Long days and pleasant nights

[ShootDaSquirrells]

I have never read the book in full...I am in the process of reading the uncut version. SK himself dexplains perfectly why the uncut is better as an author's note in the beginning. It has alot of minor details that add up to a better storyline.

[territweety]

More of the story is always better.

[Luis]

I am reading the uncut for the first time and I think is awesome!! The background of all the characters before the super-flu is great and it ads so much to the drama during and after the super-flu takes everybody

[Tooley]

The "Uncut Stand" is amazing and is the preferred version from Mr. King. So, I'd go with that one.

[Balrog21]

I have not read the uncut version yet, but I did receive it for Father's Day yesterday. I am very anxious to get started on this great book again! I have set aside time tonight to start it. I am sure I will be engrossed and will not be able to put it down again, as with the previous version!
Best,
Bal

[Haunted]

I read the abridged story first. It was terrific but when the unabridged came out I was quick to snap it up. I believe Mr. King said in an interview that the editors had taken so much of it out; I felt that I was missing something!! Same story BUT it seemed more complete and more satisfying. I cannot quote reasons why as our John D. does but all I can say is that I was more in love with that story!! I am so glad that I read both.