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. 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.

[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.