The Stand As An Unabridged Audiobook

6charlong · 02-14-2012, 05:49 PM

Having pushed through Stephen King's 11/22/63 I found myself wanting more. Then today I got an eMail from Audible that they are offering the unabridged edition of The Stand for one credit.

I've never read that one. I feel like I probably should but it's almost 48 hours long that's a real commitment of time. Does anyone recommend this audiobook?

HoopyFrood · 02-14-2012, 09:58 PM

Oops, I just posted something about this in the Audio book thread. Sorry.

"The Stand" is wonderful, one of the best by King. Of course I consider most of his stories/books horribly verbose and in serious need of a good editor.

"The Stand" that I read was, I believe, the shorter version of around 800 pages. I still think it is easily worth 1 credit if you've never read/listened to it. You won't regret it.

I did read it, not listen to it as an audiobook, but I think it would easily worth 1 credit if it is new to you.

6charlong · 02-14-2012, 11:52 PM

I was a little put off by the length. At almost two solid days of listening I didn't know if it would wear me out.

Like you say, for one credit it's worth a try. Thanks for a quick reply.

DianNC · 02-15-2012, 03:40 PM

I'm on the waiting list at my local library for the unabridged audio version -- release date is 2/21.

I bought the updated ebook version a while back from B&N - it's 1165 pages long and in the author's notes, Mr. King explains that it's nothing more than the original manuscript of 1978, which his publisher's accountants forced him to edit back then.

It's one of my favorite books, so the 400 additional pages (150,000 words) were like manna from heaven for me.

Shack70 · 02-15-2012, 04:14 PM

Not sure what version I read, I think it was the longer one. The Stand is the best Stephen King book out of all of them in my opinion. It's long but still a great book.

carpetmojo · 02-15-2012, 06:11 PM

I found the "authors cut" not as good as the "original" - just an extra little earner for Mr. King, I reckon. Even more verbose.....

Enough is enough, I say.

MichelleR · 02-16-2012, 08:17 AM

You had me at "available for one credit."

I think it's his classic, the one they should most teach in classrooms of the future. I think 11/23/63 should perhaps join it. (I just found out that Dr. Who premiered on that date.)

02-14-2012, 05:49 PM	#1
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	The Stand As An Unabridged Audiobook Having pushed through Stephen King's 11/22/63 I found myself wanting more. Then today I got an eMail from Audible that they are offering the unabridged edition of The Stand for one credit. I've never read that one. I feel like I probably should but it's almost 48 hours long that's a real commitment of time. Does anyone recommend this audiobook?

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02-14-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
HoopyFrood Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 1005064 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Cruz e-reader, 2 Kindles and a Kindle DX, Sanza Clip	Oops, I just posted something about this in the Audio book thread. Sorry. "The Stand" is wonderful, one of the best by King. Of course I consider most of his stories/books horribly verbose and in serious need of a good editor. "The Stand" that I read was, I believe, the shorter version of around 800 pages. I still think it is easily worth 1 credit if you've never read/listened to it. You won't regret it. I did read it, not listen to it as an audiobook, but I think it would easily worth 1 credit if it is new to you.

02-14-2012, 11:52 PM	#3
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	I was a little put off by the length. At almost two solid days of listening I didn't know if it would wear me out. Like you say, for one credit it's worth a try. Thanks for a quick reply.

02-15-2012, 03:40 PM	#4
DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I'm on the waiting list at my local library for the unabridged audio version -- release date is 2/21. I bought the updated ebook version a while back from B&N - it's 1165 pages long and in the author's notes, Mr. King explains that it's nothing more than the original manuscript of 1978, which his publisher's accountants forced him to edit back then. It's one of my favorite books, so the 400 additional pages (150,000 words) were like manna from heaven for me.

02-15-2012, 04:14 PM	#5
Shack70 Guru Posts: 775 Karma: 1043626 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, Pa Device: Kindle Fire 10", Honor 8 Android Phone	Not sure what version I read, I think it was the longer one. The Stand is the best Stephen King book out of all of them in my opinion. It's long but still a great book.

02-15-2012, 06:11 PM	#6
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	I found the "authors cut" not as good as the "original" - just an extra little earner for Mr. King, I reckon. Even more verbose..... Enough is enough, I say.

02-16-2012, 08:17 AM	#7
MichelleR Just Me. Posts: 35 Karma: 37810 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook Touch	You had me at "available for one credit." I think it's his classic, the one they should most teach in classrooms of the future. I think 11/23/63 should perhaps join it. (I just found out that Dr. Who premiered on that date.)

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