The Stand Reading Vlog | Remember when I said I would never read this book?

This was a whole *ss RIDE of emotions. I feel like I was born, lived a whole life and then died at the end of this book. But, also, not 5 stars? You feel me? Conflicting feelings for sure.
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[@LovelyIris22]

Katie Colson is the queen of reading vlogs, just the greatest content.

[@KatieColson]

Omfg thank you!!!

[@ashleyjoyes4425]

Yes!!!

[@LovelyIris22]

@@KatieColson

[@terryrodbourn2793]

Face it Katie your a nerd! :)

[@readswitherin5556]

Okay it sounds like King started writing a book about a pandemic and then halfway decided he wanted to write a totally different book about paranormal shit but he had only written 500 pages so he just decided to smash em together

[@KatieColson]

Omg YES that is exactly what it felt like!

[@paulelroy6650]

not really. the paranormal stuff was happening from early on

[@adamcupples8082]

Its kinda implied Flagg had something to do with the plague as well, following campian etc

[@user-dx1jb4zq9e]

In an old interview, King explained that he'd written about half of it and didn't know where to take the story after the virus had wiped out humanity, but he had to keep going because he had invested so much time into it by then. That's why it shifts gears like that midway through it.

[@nicholasjones3207]

I’m just getting to the last 50 pages or so. I don’t think it lives up to the hype but was an ok read I guess. Keen to get onto something a little harder or scarier for halloween because it’s not quite hit the spot for me.

[@piousmutilator4513]

Haha yes! Chapter 38! I had a huge reaction to that chapter as well. I thought it was so cool how he threw those several quick randos in there. It affected me so much that I remembered which chapter it was throughout the rest of the book. Great writing! … “No great loss” …

[@gabbyreads]

“I listened to the audio cause I don’t hate myself that much” lmaooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m so nervous to read The Stand soon! But I love your reading vlogs so much they’re so entertaining 😍🥰

[@KatieColson]

🤣😅 ha! Thank you! Yeah it is suuuuuuper long. I think the first half is so so so worth it. But the second you get bored, DNF it. Ha. Sounds harsh but it’s the truth. The second half of the book is bleh.

[@seeamberread3673]

its simple. i see you post i stop everything and watch and you read the stand?!? queen 👑

[@vanessasmith5914]

love the poster over the fireplace

[@paulaburrow7727]

You're reaction to your upstairs neighbors 🤣🤣🤣💀

[@constantlyreadingash]

“This book is good but at like what cost?” 🤣 I finished The Stand 1/31/20. I think the US had the first Covid death a few days later (someone might have to fact check me on that). The Stand is my favorite book of all time. The writing is extremely good. The new adaptation didn’t include an iconic scene and I don’t think I’m gonna watch it.

[@constantlyreadingash]

And I really like your take on how the supernatural took away from the story. I can’t stand Fran. Nick Andros is a little cinnamon roll. Kojak is the best though 🐶

[@jenniferrux7722]

Larry Underwood is my favorite character in the book followed by Nick.

[@KatieColson]

Larry’s character development is one of the greatest arcs I’ve ever read

[@jenniferrux7722]

@@KatieColson have you seen the mini series? Not the new one on CBS right now- wish I had cable- but the original?

[@OrlandoOrtiz570]

The chapter when Trashcan meets The Kid is one of the best in the whole book!

[@geminiifilms6768]

I sometimes get the book out just for certain chapters. That is one of my favorites for sure.

[@phouse1964]

I read this book a frightening 43 years ago when I was 13 and I STILL think about it. I download the audio last summer just to re-read. I highly recommend 11/22/63. I’m not a big King fan but both these books...

[@psychedandlit]

Finished this book last December. The part where Larry Underwood is in the tunnel had me so shook. After finishing the vlog, i definitely get your perspective. This book was originally a 4 star for me as well but then over the last two months, since finishing, it has really stuck with me and I decided to upgrade it to a 5 star. Not sure if ill ever revisit it, but i will definitely be thinking about it and comparing other works to it.

[@aBlueMoon91]

The stand is a fucking fantastic book . . When you said you lost interest at trashcan man and the kid and the supernatural elements , I was like ,"giiiiiirrrrl nooo, stick it out !! Its gonna be worth it !' glad you enjoyed it over all .

[@RissaIsaac1]

I just found you! And fall in love with your energy 🥺🥰

[@jenniferrux7722]

The Stand is my favorite book.

[@ddpp4932]

I started the stand today and had to come and watch your reaction. Priceless LOL

[@BooksToAshes]

So far The Stand is my favourite SK book and I've read about 5 books by him so far. I don't regret it despite how long it was....IT on the other hand, I can't say the same Edit: After watching this video I do agree though. The first half is SO MUCH better. The concept was more interesting and realistic which made it scarier. The second half was just decently good lol

[@KatieColson]

Yes that is exactly how I feel. The beginning is so damn good that it set my expectations way too high I think

[@likearelapse]

i was really hoping you’d bring up the fact that lloyd fell in love with randall while they were together in that jail! (the exact quote being “lloyd turned and looked into that grinning face with something more than gratitude, he looked at flagg with something like love.”) i love lloyd and randall’s relationship and dynamic and how lloyd felt like he was so indebted to flagg that he had to do everything that he was told to, no matter how strongly it went against his morals. one of my favorite chapters was chapter 73 when lloyd finally snaps back against flagg for a second, but ultimately ends up going back to him because of his deep love and loyalty towards flagg paired with the praise and manipulation the flagg is putting into his head (“but you, lloyd. you’re my good and faithful servant, aren’t you?”). also the way that lloyd refers to his past with poke and the small shit he did as “the worst” but flagg referring to the smaller crimes he committed as “the best”. there’s a lot behind lloyd in my opinion, and he’s probably one of the best characters in this book and in stephen king’s roster in general.

[@Eridi4na]

I felt exactly the same at the halfway point. Loved the first half with the virus but then got quickly bored by these dreams, talk of god, and disgusting characters like The Kid. But I went the opposite way and DNFed the book. Props to you for sticking to the end!

[@KatieColson]

Ha! You were completely right Alena! I should have but I had to know what was gonna happen cause so many of my coworkers love it so much. Obviously they’re all straight white men. But that doesn’t even need to be said at this point, ha

[@vavedern8860]

@@KatieColson wait what does being a swm have to do with the stand? I'm so confused lol

[@lanislibrary]

I laughed this whole vlog. I canttt with Katie 😭

[@EponineReads]

I love the “I Want To Believe” poster on your wall.

[@KaitlinGeorge1]

That’s exactly how I felt about this book. I loved when it was a pandemic story. I hated it when it turned into good vs evil. I feel like if I had known that’s what it was about going into it I might have enjoyed it more. But based on reading the first couple chapters I was loving and expecting the book to go one way and then it turned into something completely different.

[@KatieColson]

You're completely right! It wasn't the book I thought I was picking up and reading. It was shock but not in the way I wanted

[@jerr3d]

I've read The Stand several times over the years. So it's always interesting to me to see others reactions to the book. Your video was very interesting and you are very entertaining to listen to. Glad you were able to finish the book. Want to check your other videos. Thanks.

[@Iluvpandas321]

I listened to the 49 hr audiobook too. It was quite a journey since it took me soooo long to finish it

[@rebeccamiller7608]

I found your channel about 6 months ago so naturally I’m binge watching your old vlogs because I need your chaotic energy right now.

[@dimakarara561]

i started this vlog and i was like "idc about spoilers" bcs i have similarly sworn to never read this book. but then 5 min in i was like "hmmm what if i also impulsively read this" sooooo that's what im doing now (uncut audio as well) and I'll be finishing this video when i finish the book

[@brittanyhager8027]

Omg I'm dying I'm so happy you read this book!! I've been a King fan for years and the Stand is my favorite, so happy you decided to read it and I loved your vlog!

[@mrboyd720]

I’ve only read 5 Steven King novels and The Stand was my favorite by far.

[@Krystalbrown1105]

I will be reading the Stand after i finish the Shining! Its freaking huge and i cannot wait!

[@WeirdReadswithEmilyLouise]

Oh boy I am beyond hyped for this one.

[@jlkomina778]

I am currently re reading IT. The Stand is my next. I am so hype while watching this vlog.

[@buggerbuzzer65]

The Stand is on my tbr this year! Hopefully I can get through it lol. Loved the vlog!

[@KatieColson]

Thanks, Amanda! I am glad I read it even though the ending was lackluster. the first half was worth the read

[@tc8404]

I would love to like KING but he just talks about everything that do NOT need to be talked about and he just goes on and on and on and maybe 100 finally is good and wraps it up. But I love the movies. I wonder if listening to Audio would be different then reading? And would audio still be good or better even THOUGH I have already seen the movie? Anyone?

[@booksbyandby5985]

Katie, you are absolutely what I needed tonight! Your videos are, undeniably, chefs friggin kiss! 💋

[@burnttoastburt1467]

I dont really get your issue with the use of offensive terms in this book. Like every character that used those terms were portrayed as bad people. Kings writing is unapologetically real when it comes to portraying people and human nature, there are ignorant crappy people that think like that. Also the fact that you have such an issue with supernatural elements in a stephen kind book is kind of confusing to me. I dont agree with your takes on the book, but mad respect for taking the time and effort to read this behemoth.

[@andrewzamora2689]

The stand is my comfort book lol

[@ellenrummel3347]

I have read a crap ton of Stephen King books chasing the high of reading The Stand. It's his best book. Hands Down.

[@Claudia_Saenz]

Yes girl, I remember!!!

[@lilbitredsinger]

Epic Katie quotes : “we’re not here for this week shit” . “ I’m gonna keep reading it ...but I’m gonna keep being angry ( probably) . I guess I will just let ya know “😂😂😂😂 Love the vlog. 🥰. Thank you for sharing your experience reading “ The Stand.” I hope you are having an amazing week 🥰

[@KatieColson]

omg I laughed just reading the quotes you put! Ha! Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it

[@lilbitredsinger]

@@KatieColson my day was like a country song . I was having a really bad day and your video lifted my spirits . Thank you for that

[@AutumnJen]

Stopping this vlog at 3 minutes in, ordering The Stand., sighs heavily.

[@readswitherin5556]

Omg I need to read this book

[@marciamadureira7392]

49h??? That's commitment. Just want to say that i love your reading vlogs soooo much. Please continue being the Queen that you are.

[@KatieColson]

Aw thank you so much girl! I so appreciate that!

[@KaeliB1]

Oh good god, I have not read too far into this book yet, BUT I mistakenly bought the mass market paperback version and my eyeballs hurt, I have not picked it back up! The font is SO small and whoever chose that close of line spacing should be fired. I refuse to get the hardcover though because I have wrist issues, so I must find a different paperback version.

[@KatieColson]

Oh yeah, big hardbacks hurt my wrists too. It’s too much to lift up and carry around for days

[@jeaneb]

i love this book. i had to tape the front cover of my copy of this gigantic paperback, that's how loved it was. the tv mini series that came out in the 90's (i think) was pretty good but doesn't come close to the book. i tried watching the new series and hated it! i couldn't get past the first episode. shame too, cuz the cast looked so good. i was in high school(ish) when i read this and the opening scene with the guy escaping the facility up to the gas station, will stay with me forever.

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

I can’t believe you actually read it love you and your amazing channel please stay safe love from your number one Australia fan John

[@djhedgepath7967]

This is awesome. I highly suggest that you read 11/22/63 which is my favorite King and my favorite book of all time.

[@ashley.k4601]

I literally just finished this book this week and I started reading it in November 2020. I had to finish it on audio book because of how long it is. It’s the longest book that Stephen king has ever written. It took him two years to finish it.

[@KatieColson]

That made me feel so much better honestly. I'm glad to hear that it is his longest book cause it felt like an absolute accomplishment to finish

[@ashley.k4601]

@@KatieColson it is an accomplishment, I felt great that I finally finished it. It’s the longest book ever read so far this year. I think it’ll be a while till I pick up another book that’s over a thousand pages long. I will say despite how long it is I did enjoy it and loved certain characters. I’m reading six of crows now.

[@NataschaPeta]

Hi Katie :-) Hope, you're having a fantastic day. I watched this video even though I haven't read this book. But it doesn't matter, because I decided years ago that I will never read any other Stephen King book again. I tried 3 of his books, finished them all and hated them, so I bid him farewell. But that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy your video. Loved it. I always find the faces you make when you get mad at the characters really entertaining. :-) I applaud your will and stamina to finish this book! Also how come your hair looks so fluffy? :-O

[@user-dx1jb4zq9e]

The first time I read The Stand was in high school. It was the single longest book I'd ever read, but I don't remember it taking that long. I read it again in my late 20s and blew through it in probably a week. It's a pretty easy read, even if it doesn't seem like it will be. It's a page turner that keeps you going in spite of yourself. I had a harder time getting through the Tommyknockers, which is also longish, but that's because it isn't nearly as good.

[@wineandreads3106]

This was so good! I agree with just about your entire take. But, I think I hated the ending more than you. I also gave it 4 stars but definitely had to sit on it and think about it for a while.

[@suzieg2236]

The bit where you talk about Randall levitating had me howling 😂 I never read it but I watched the new TV series, and there are so many scenes of him just randomly levitating and every time it happened I would think "here he goes again with his levitating" 😂😂😂😂 if it's annoying on TV, I can't imagine how annoying it is in the book 😂

[@anastasia7966_]

He’s my fave author, I loved this book

[@bethmw28]

I loved this chaotic vlog! and I especially loved that it's yet another vlog that convinces me that Stephen King is not for me 😂😂 Thanks for creating this joy ❤

[@KatieColson]

Ha, thanks Beth! Yeah, Stephen King is definitely not a For Me author by any means. I don't know why I keep trying. There are things about his works that are phenomenal but the overall book always leaves me underwhelmed

[@edgared9658]

You should have read the 1978 version. King was not that famous back then so his editors forced him to cut a lot of shit. The 1978 version is 400 pages shorter. One of the chapter they took out, was the chapter in which the trash can man meet the kid.

[@swankscares]

I love The Stand! I've read it many times thru the years. I read it during lockdown. Thought it was fitting.

[@greysonlb4224]

The whole world on the turtle’s back thing is an Iroquois (I’m pretty sure thats how you spell it) origin story of the world. It’s bizarre and intriguing. I have no idea why the hell Stephen used it in It 🤣

[@darrengibson8787]

Hey Katie. This vlog was interesting and entertaining. I've been reading King for years and I am a fan. The Stand took me 3 attempts to read. I disliked it and felt the ending was not a satisfactory payday for the work I put in to get there. I will never read that book again. Ironically the very first King I read, Misery, is by far his best work. It is his best writing, and it is much more focussed than most of his books. I see it is on your tbr so look forward to your thoughts on it 🙌

[@KatieColson]

This is such appropriate timing because I am currently reading Misery and loving it!

[@darrengibson8787]

@@KatieColson That is because you are have taste and are not a cockadoodie brat! Another bloat free King that no one talks about and could even be described as his most feminist book is Dolores Claiborne. A gem. Enjoy! (I'm a Scorpio btw. Dunno if that means you can trust my recommendations but I mention it for full disclosure 😂) Hope you vlog Misery 🤞

[@klaymoon1]

Amazing blog!! The best reaction/summary/review of The Stand by Stephen King. Kudos!!

[@towatch.toread]

Okay, totally want to read this now. BUT I'm lowkey a hypochondriac. For anyone that has read it, do you think I would struggle with it because of this? I feel like if I can handle living in a pandemic, I can handle reading about one, but I'm just curious about the book from that stand point.

[@KatieColson]

Um. I don’t know. I kept feeling like I was going to get a cold while I was reading it. So it might not be safe for you

[@danielleyarbrough8274]

I love your videos & you make me want to read the books in your videos😍 But I have no desire to read or listen to any of his extremely long books😬 I'm glad you read it so I didn't have to, not that I ever planned on it😂🤣

[@KatieColson]

Ha! Thank you, Danielle! I felt that way when I was nearing the end of The Stand. I told myself “Katie, you have to finish this so that other people won’t have to” ha

[@KittenCece]

“All white mens names sound the same” IM. HOWLING. OMG. Should I read this book? Lol it sounds wild and scary. Any other Stephen King recommendations? :o

[@KittenCece]

Also at 17:30, your skin looks FLAWLESS. :o

[@KiraSamana]

I'm reading the Institute now and I love it!

[@knittenpurl4274]

@@KittenCece and around 22:00 her eyebrows are amazing.

[@lauterbath22]

And yet her name is Katie....

[@robinmixon6999]

I loved the first half (pandemic part). Hated the rest of it. I just thought the conflict in the second half was not fleshed out at all. I mean what did the sacred 4 actually do? A bad guy killed the bad guy. I would give the book no more than 2 stars - that is how much I did not love it! But The fact of similarities to current events was NOT LOST ON ME! Agree the women were annoying! Try Duma Key. It is another long one but the audiobook is awesome and I totally loved the characters!

[@missy7280]

I’m glad you decided to read The Stand and overall enjoyed it! I gave it 3 stars, mainly because of the length and the portrayal of female characters. Question, what type of headphones do you use? I want to get a pair of wireless headphones and was wondering if you’d recommend those.

[@KatieColson]

You're totally right about the depiction of female characters! I use wireless earbuds called soundPEATS from Amazon. I really enjoy them. They don't have any special features that others have but they are reliable and sturdy and cheap

[@missy7280]

@@KatieColson thanks for the reply! I definitely want to try them out! But yeah like I thought all the male leads were really well done but the females were definitely lacking IMO.

[@paulelroy6650]

to bbe fair the main part of the stand is the good vs evil mother abigail and randall flagg story. i get you might not like that but you should have know going in that was what this book is a about

[@Teatime1994]

but how though? It´s not introduced that way at all. If you managed to read the first 500 pages or something you are invested in a whole different story...

[@aishaahmed4509]

Finally a New video from you Watching ...👀

[@riella_reads]

I had no interest in reading this but now I'm curious lol

[@brookeg6921]

I highly recommend Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon. It is similar to The Stand, but better in my opinion!

[@TheJane1775]

Yes we remember but I don't think anyone is taking you seriously at this point 😅

[@30110CKs]

The only part of this book I didn't enjoy was the litteral deus ex machina ending. The supernatural elements otherwise make it for me, but if that's not your thing it's not your thing

[@tc8404]

Because KING talks toooo much, too much UNNECESSARY too much lol

[@honestlyjewels]

It's been ages since I've read The Stand, but I have been trying to read a book of his a month of the ones I had let slip through the cracks over the years. I watched another booktuber recently make the same criticism about his use of the "n" word...and the other ugly words thrown about as I was reading him and I came across perfect examples of that tendency of his. Here's the thing that I notice of his use of it....it's usually while he has you in the thoughts of the bad character. I'm sure there are examples where I'm wrong on this, but for the most part he seems to use it to make an ugly character uglier. Reading it with these criticisms of it bouncing in my head had me reading an alternate, more pc version and it just doesn't work. I'm sure the most charming real life evil people (some serial killers are described as charming) wouldn't have been so charming if you could hear their thoughts.

[@blankb7483]

I just finished The Stand yesterday. Frannie was my favorite character for the first half then she got really annoying. Larry was probably my favorite character for his development. Sure, he wasn't a great guy at the beginning but I enjoyed seeing his progression. I didn't have a problem with his death though.

[@blankb7483]

And I kinda knew about the battle between good & evil and Randall Flagg going in, so I guess I didn't have as much of an issue with it

[@EponineReads]

About the IT comment, I never saw it as an orgy. This is a delicate argument and even I’m uncomfortable with defending this idea but they were desperate to show a act of good. An act of love. An act to tie them together. Perhaps it was a lazy way of showing an act of love but that was King’s intent IMO. First, she is with each of the boys separately and around the corner with privacy in mind. Second, she wasn’t just having sex with them. Beverley was making love to each of the boys. Throughout the book It, the monster, alludes to this act. Slut shaming her. Beverly loved each of those boys. I doubt I’ll change any minds but it’s how I saw it. I don’t root for it to happen again in any other story by any other author. Maybe I don’t want you to change your mind...but then again...I guess I want you to see past your gut reaction and to not disregard all the other words surrounding this controversial scene.

[@increditoaster]

She doesn't listen to the audiobook at 4x the normal speed...

[@burge2695]

Everyone says this book is like corona except in the book it killed like 98% of mankind and corona killed less then 1% ...😑😑😑

[@haileyrivers2844]

Your literally my favorite person to watch not only is ur Content great quality but ur personality is simply ✨chefs kiss✨

[@KatieColson]

Wow, Hailey! Thank you so much! Girl! That made my whole week

[@tealcedar]

I absolutely loved the first half of the book, the part that made me shiver the most was when Harold started his own journal after reading Frannie's. I knew I was going to witness Harold's ominous descent into darkness after that. However, I was so... disappointed with how anticlimactic the ending turned out to be. What was the point of sending the 4 dudes? It looks like Trashy was going to destroy everything regardless. I absolutely despised the sexualization of every single female character introduced in this book and how Fran was reduced to nothing but a crying fit compared to her bad-ass-ness, strength, and resilience in the first half of the book. Anyway, I'm still marinating my thoughts about the book, but it wasn't bad. I loved the first half, as I mentioned earlier, more than most books I've ever read, but the second half was just... bland.

[@Hillary429]

DNF’d at the 50% mark Glad we were on the same wavelength

[@KatieColson]

EXACTLY!

[@nerdy_nurse]

I have DNF’d at the 50ish% mark twice. The beginning is great and then it takes a major nose dive.

[@megslibrary]

Love a good king but I always feel like he adds too much description . That seems pointless. Love his short stories for the most part tho cause it just forces him to get to the point 😂 Always better.

[@dustinneely]

I don't get how you gave this ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐? Seems like even people that dislike King's books still give him a good rating. This is a ⭐ ⭐ book at best.

[@msYasdnil1277]

Try the Dark Tower, lol

[@AmityvilleFan]

Another who doesn't pay attention to details, or have any idea about pacing.

[@meowthvader2192]

That books looks too long for my attention span. Kudos to you💖

[@PhreakPhantom]

Captain Trips is nothing the 'rona lol

[@mayarabatistas]

King just love to insert Randall Flagg in his books, and in my opinion he's not even that good of a character 😭

[@Neil-writer-author]

In the book IT, there is racial discrimination

[@missyl3119]

Talking about the smell of decomposing bodies, then saying you're going to eat 🤣😂 YOU'RE A NURSE AT HEART!!!!

[@missyl3119]

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