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jennc's review
5.0
The second in this series was as good as the first. The artists did a great job (taking pictures in NY to make sure their illustrations were spot on) and the story is as powerful as ever. Finishing this book means I've finished my GoodReads challenge for the year.
hbhalliwell's review
5.0
Moooore!!!!!
Part of me wants to make a nice, long bit about how great and beautiful this graphic adaptation of my favorite book is, and how everyone should read it. But, there's a bigger part that has to work tomorrow and really wants to read for another hour. So... it's amazing and you'll most likely love it like I do. I'm off to read the next one!
Part of me wants to make a nice, long bit about how great and beautiful this graphic adaptation of my favorite book is, and how everyone should read it. But, there's a bigger part that has to work tomorrow and really wants to read for another hour. So... it's amazing and you'll most likely love it like I do. I'm off to read the next one!
trin's review
4.0
Still in the good bits! I like how they did the Lincoln Tunnel sequence -- though I think they could have lingered longer on the evening before their journey where Frannie and Harold listen to records, which is oddly my favorite moment in the book.
The introduction has two terrible typos, which like. Guys. Come on.
The introduction has two terrible typos, which like. Guys. Come on.
megadeathvsbooks's review
4.0
The series is progressing well. It's a nice visual summation of King's work.
whatrosiereads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bethtabler's review
4.0
We are really rolling now. Thus far we have met all the titular characters" Stu, Harold, The Dark Man, Mother Abigail and more. Each character is finding their place in this narrative.
How is it going to play out?
From the drama and dialog, we know that some of the characters, namely Nadine and Harold are a little broken, a little off. They don't feel the comfort that they should in the presence of Mother Abigail. They feel fear, anxiety, and anger.
As it follows the story of the novel The Stand very closely, we are getting set up in Boulder. Getting rid of bodies, counting heads, and getting the power-up. I enjoyed the scene building here, it is drawn and written tension. We know something is going to happen, we just don't know what.
And, the dark man is always there like a toothache or a sore. Slowly festering in the minds of the townsfolk.
An excellent second chapter of this fantastic story.
How is it going to play out?
From the drama and dialog, we know that some of the characters, namely Nadine and Harold are a little broken, a little off. They don't feel the comfort that they should in the presence of Mother Abigail. They feel fear, anxiety, and anger.
As it follows the story of the novel The Stand very closely, we are getting set up in Boulder. Getting rid of bodies, counting heads, and getting the power-up. I enjoyed the scene building here, it is drawn and written tension. We know something is going to happen, we just don't know what.
And, the dark man is always there like a toothache or a sore. Slowly festering in the minds of the townsfolk.
An excellent second chapter of this fantastic story.
pineconek's review against another edition
4.0
I was so sad when it ended because I got so into it. It's not been that long since I read (and loved) the stand, and this graphic novel adaptation lives up to it. I don't have the rest of the volumes but I'll keep an eye on them. Recommended if you like survival stories and graphic novels/comics with sort-of-realistic-but-gory drawings.
sloatsj's review
3.0
Bought this for my son and gave it a read myself before handing it over. I read [b:The Stand|149267|The Stand|Stephen King|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1213131305s/149267.jpg|1742269] 30 years ago and loved it, and indeed I enjoyed this too.
bigbookgeek's review
5.0
Another excellent volume in the set! After getting to know the characters in book 1, this book focused on how some of them are starting to gather in groups, and we're starting to get glimpses of the dreams. Henried and Flagg are together now, Frannie and Harold have met Stu and are about to head to Stovington, Larry just lost Rita and is on his own, Nick is heading to Nebraska. Great artwork, and a great retelling of my favorite book ever!
jenmat1197's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The plague has wiped almost everyone out. Stew Redman, Nick Andros, Larry Underwood, and Frannie Goldsmith start heading out to see if they can find answers. But they are not the only ones looking for survivors. Randall Flagg is starting to build his army. He is starting by getting Lloyd out of jail. Stew and his friends are having dreams of an old lady in a corn field and of a bad man who they fear. Something is coming, and the sooner Stew, Nick, Larry and Frannie can find others to unite against Randall Flagg, the better.
This is the second installment of The Stand Graphic Novel series. I liked it as much as the first. They are quick reads, but nice to see one of my favorite books played out in graphic novel form. Even though it is just touching the surface of the much deeper story, I don't find it is missing much with so much visual information. Looking forward to the next one.
Stars: 4.5