kandicez's review against another edition
4.0
Adding to the characters they got right - Harold Lauder.
This installment really amped up the creep factor. We are seeing how all the loss is actually affecting people. How the lack of society is actually a scary thing. Larry's walk through the tunnel, realizing that every stranger you meet could be a "bad guy", something as small as an infection can kill you. Just a few of the things that the loss of society would bring about.
This installment really amped up the creep factor. We are seeing how all the loss is actually affecting people. How the lack of society is actually a scary thing. Larry's walk through the tunnel, realizing that every stranger you meet could be a "bad guy", something as small as an infection can kill you. Just a few of the things that the loss of society would bring about.
mjthomas43's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Nice art and not bad stories but something about this just rubbed me wrong. Guess I wasn't in the mood for post-apocalyptic survival stories.
leland_hw's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent adaptation of one of my most favorite novels. Super props to the artist Mike Perkins particularly for his rendition of Harold Lauder. This television mini-series got that particular character so wrong it was laughable. Believe me, I LOVE Corin Nemec, but he's far too handsome to be Harold.
This graphic novel did a very good job of conveying the terror of Larry Underwood's trip through the Lincoln tunnel. I actually felt sick.
Can't wait until the next installment...which I will be starting in about 5 minutes! Yay.
This graphic novel did a very good job of conveying the terror of Larry Underwood's trip through the Lincoln tunnel. I actually felt sick.
Can't wait until the next installment...which I will be starting in about 5 minutes! Yay.
trudilibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a solid adaptation of a classic, that I would recommend to not just fans of the source material, but of the graphic novel format itself. The artwork is gorgeous and ghoulish and truly serves the narrative. While never my favourite King novel (which firmly puts me in a minority I know), I am definitely enjoying this graphical representation of a story that informed my early reading life.
garthranzz's review against another edition
4.0
Strong continuation. The only gripe, besides Larry's penchant for holding his chin, was all the male skin in the final chapter. I don't remember bs I to back descriptions of Nick's and Larry's bare chests in the book but maybe I blocked it out. On to the third book, Soul Survivors.
julianam's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
macthebrazen's review against another edition
5.0
I was interested to see how some of the most memorable scenes from the novel would be adapted in this volume. The authors came through in spades.
mermeladademora's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, by the Angel!
Una perfecta continuación para un primer tomo espectacular, esta continuación es incluso mejor aún, estoy fascinada. La historia es muy adictiva.
Una perfecta continuación para un primer tomo espectacular, esta continuación es incluso mejor aún, estoy fascinada. La historia es muy adictiva.
kfrench1008's review against another edition
4.0
Better than the graphic interpretation of The Dark Tower, but then, it's a better source.
catiandrah's review against another edition
3.0
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Plot: America has been devastated by the Captain Trips virus. Meanwhile, Larry Underwood embarks on a mission to get out of New York City, Stu Redman plots to escape from his government captors, and prisoner Lloyd Henreid starves in jail. Throughout, Randall Flagg continues on his ominous journey across America.
Genre: Apocalyptic & post-apocalyptic, horror, thriller, graphic novel, dark fantasy.
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I'm not really sure about how to go about reviewing these graphic novels. Let me preface by saying that I'm a huge fan of the novel version of The Stand; it's without a doubt my favourite Stephen King book, and is probably one of my favourite books of all time. Therefore, there is no way that I'm going to be able to be objective when it comes to reviewing the graphic novel versions of The Stand. I'm going to be doing my best, but honestly, the only way I could hate these books is if Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa did to The Stand what he did to Archie comics (yes, he's behind the Riverdale mess). However, I've heard he only does that to TV shows, so here's hoping!
Plot: America has been devastated by the Captain Trips virus. Meanwhile, Larry Underwood embarks on a mission to get out of New York City, Stu Redman plots to escape from his government captors, and prisoner Lloyd Henreid starves in jail. Throughout, Randall Flagg continues on his ominous journey across America.
Genre: Apocalyptic & post-apocalyptic, horror, thriller, graphic novel, dark fantasy.
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I'm not really sure about how to go about reviewing these graphic novels. Let me preface by saying that I'm a huge fan of the novel version of The Stand; it's without a doubt my favourite Stephen King book, and is probably one of my favourite books of all time. Therefore, there is no way that I'm going to be able to be objective when it comes to reviewing the graphic novel versions of The Stand. I'm going to be doing my best, but honestly, the only way I could hate these books is if Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa did to The Stand what he did to Archie comics (yes, he's behind the Riverdale mess). However, I've heard he only does that to TV shows, so here's hoping!