First, Boy's Life is one of the best book I've ever read.
I got through about 90% of Swan Song and never got back to it....I found it a bit tedious TBH....I think the Stand is a much better book, just IMO.....
i think I agree on The Stand. I remember liking Swan Song at the time but now there are very few parts I can remember. In contrast, I can remember most of the Stand. That has to mean something.