Poloniousmonk

@KanadrAllegria

I’m a huge fan of King’s early stuff and had read the 800p “The Stand” half a dozen times before the 1200p version was released. I didn’t notice anything in the long form that added to the story. I say his editors were right to cut it the first time.

This is an unpopular opinion, but I really think you can skip 400 pages without losing anything.

@KanadrAllegria

As far as pandemic themed books, “The Stand” by Stephen King wears the crown.

“The Andromeda Strain” by Michael Crichton isn’t bad, either.