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Summary: Not his best, but his second best
Review: In my opinion, "IT" is his best book, but this book runs a very close second. You need some time to read these books (they're both 1200+ pages) but they're worth it.The Stand is great; it's actually almost three seperate stories tied together by a common thread. Part One deals broadly with the superflu that decimates the world's population and the U.S. government's attempt to cover it up, which they try to do by mass murdering anyone who questions that the epidemic is anything more than a case of the sniffles. Kind of like McCarthyism times a million. Most of the descriptions of how the army quells these "un-American" people are omitted from the abridged version, and that's a shame, because King does a great job of it. Part Two is how the individuals described in Part One come together and either go to Boulder, Colorado to be with Mother Abigail on the side of good, or to Las Vegas, Nevada (just the place) to be with the Dark Man on the side of evil. Of course, there are a couple of defections from one side to the other, and the community of the good people doesn't start out so well (in Las Vegas, they have electricity, airplanes, cars, etc., while in Boulder they have...well...let me think...), but by the end of Part Two its clear that they're getting the upper hand. Also, good always comes out on top in King's novels, so the end is a foregone conclusion, but its exciting to see how they go about it. It's all explained in Part Three. Actually, the climax falters a bit, but the whole build-up to it is very gripping (I won't spoil it). And then, another reason for getting the complete version, there's the epilogue that leaves us...well, thoughtful. This new version also gives us the prologue, which tells how the whole mess started in the first place. All in all a great novel, worth buying an reading whenever you get the chance.
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Summary: King's "The Stand" Hits Home
Review: Steven King's novel brings a fear that has arisen in America today, due to the terrorist attacks, of an outbreak of a deadly disease that wipes out the population of the United States. He shows how people react to situations in which there are no solution to get things back to the way they were before, and the determination of those who survived to find that solution. King expresses his lack of confidence in the military and government to keep a country sane during a time of panic. He does not believe that if something like this were to happen, the government could handle the situation. King makes the characters react to the changes by adjusting them to the changes in their environments. The characters overcome their obstacles with what little strength they have left. They know that if they do not fight back, they will end up like the people who were consumed by the plague of the "super flu." This is a good book to read if you are fan of King and want to read a novel that relates to the fears of people today.
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Summary: Very Well Written
Review: This is one of the most interesting books that i have read. Most other books I want to throw out the window after the frst 10 pages, but this one i didnt want to put down. I thought that it was very clever to put the man that represents evil in nevada perhaps representing the evils of gambleing and prostitution and so on. This book is kinda lengthy, that almost made me not get it. I am happy that I did because it was a very good book and I would recommend anyone who likes the sorta sci-fi/horror books to get this one.
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Summary: Say it ain't so, Joe!!
Review: Whadaya mean, Stephen King is retiring? That is truly the most frightening thing I've read in a long time. The Stand was my first SK book and it got me addicted to his works. This apocalyptic view of good vs. evil kept my unwavering attention the first time I read it, and it continues to do the same each time I re-read it...which is often. Long live Stephen King AND his writing.
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Summary: Kings characters are outstanding
Review: The characters in this novel are built up with a strength that only stephen king could pull off. Although it's not my favorite king novel, it is right up there with the best of them. Haven't seen the movie yet and don't think i ever will. I've heard that it doesn't even come close to the magic that the novel has produced.
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Summary: Battle between good and evil.
Review: I really enjoyed this book because as in most of Stephen King's I couldn't put it down. The story took you from saddness to hope and faith in the ability of people being able to begin again. It touched on all facits of human feelings and fears and left you with hope that good will win in the end.
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Summary: a great book
Review: one of stephen kings greatest. i enjoy reading his books, and i've got to say this is one of his greatest works.
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Summary: Best Book Written by any author
Review: To say that this book is the best book I have ever read would be an understatement. I have personally read the uncut version of The Stand 7 times. It may sound like alot, but its the kind of book you can go back to again and again and find something new. To me, it does not remind me of Revelations or any type of "end of the world" literature I have ever read. Its additions from the cut make the story richer and a hulluva lot better than the cut edition.
I have recommended this book to so many people, and while a few of them have said bad things about the book, most of them agree. I often find myself thinking of Stu, Fran, and Tom like they were real people, and wondering what happened to them. Likewise, I cry every time Larry Underwood dies and Lucy's baby being born without ever knowing what his father was like and knowing the sacrafices made.
I personally think that the reason this book is so good for me is that I feel that it could actually happen. At least the flue epidimic could. Who knows what our government is up to?
The only hardship I have about this book is the very end-when Steven King leaves "Flagg" alive.
This is truly one of the best pieces of "fiction" I have read
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Summary: All about Story
Review: Stephen King is one of the best writers currently writing - I've pretty much convinced myself of that. He has complete command of language and form, and writes so well that you don't notice the writing. Which is good, because he is WITHOUT A DOUBT the best storyteller out there. He writes so that the story becomes all. The Stand is a story of apocalypse and aftermath, but oh, what King can do with that setup. There are ties to other books in the Stephen King universe throughout, but this one can stand on its own. It is scary, funny, thought-provoking, entertaining, and epic, but most of all it is GOOD. Take a chance on the Shining (which is shorter)-- if you find you like Stephen King, read The Stand.
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Summary: One of THE best horror books ever.
Review: The stand has you from the first page, and successfully pulls you into a post-apocalyptic world with complete believe-ability. It is truly one of the greatest horror books ever and the best dealing with an apocalypse.
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