Embarking on a complete reading of Stephen King's novels. Just reading Carrie now. Wondering if when I get to The Stand I should read the original or the updated/revised. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I understand that the newer version has a different ending and some new characters and scenes that weren't in the original. But the original is what got all the accolades and was considered his best book.

Which way should I go?

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[-] ramble81@lemm.ee 5 points 5 months ago

When you get to the Dark Tower series, read the revised version of The Gunslinger. He went back after writing the other 6 books and cleaned up some loose ends and plot holes. Flows much better too.

[-] dudinax@programming.dev 2 points 5 months ago

The original Gunslinger is rough and raw in a way that's missing from the other Dark Tower books.

King is best unrefined.

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