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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I have read the entire book at least 5 times, and each time I discover different things which I didn't notice before. I am not a huge Stephen King fan and have been disappointed by some of his other works, but this one delivers. It's simply a terrific book.
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Summary: The most Horrific story I have ever read!
Review: I have just completed The Stand. WOW! I have never read anything like it! Not only did this book change the way I view novels, but it changed the way I view my life and the world around me. Sure, there have been other tales of the end of the world. Independence Day and Armageddon to mention a couple of the doomsday movies to come out recently. But somehow, the idea of life as we know it ending from something that we ourselves encounter frequently and therefore seems so insignifigant-getting sick with what appears to be the common cold or the flu (except in this story the common cold isn't so common-it has a deadly twist to it, making it the Superflu) is a lot scarier than the thought of aliens attacking earth or an asteroid heading straight for us. I don't think I'll ever look at a sick person in the same way again! Reading this novel was an unforgettable experience, and I cannot wait to go through it again!
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Summary: Waste of time and paper
Review: Everyone fell for this book. Put Stephen Kings name on 1200 pages of garbage and you have yourself an instant classic. How can Stephen King write so much and say so little? I mean, the book had a seemingly great plot: 99% of the population of the world is massacred by a disease. All the survivors see visions that determine whether they are "good" or "evil". The book is named for the ultimate battle between good and evil (or should I say good americans and bad americans. it seems mexico, canada, an all of the other hundred and some-odd countries are ignored by Mr. King.) I have to admit, king had a great idea for a great epic. his only problem is that he doesn't know how to write a good book. all his characters are the same. they talk in the same way. he goes off on tangents telling how his characters were abused when they were young. So much bark in this book and no bite. So much leading up to something, but after a thousand pages, the! re was still no "something" He decided to build up a huge story and put in a stupid ending. he took the easy way out. shame on you Mr. King for wasting my time
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Summary: MAGNIFICENT, CAPTIVATING AND FOREVER MEMORABLE!
Review: Shortly after "discovering" CARRIE and SALEM'S LOT, THE SHINING was released and I read it. It was then that I began collecting Stephen's King's novels, buying each as soon as it was released. I await the release of King's books and movies (big screen and tv) with great anticipation, knowing each will capture my attention and give me a mental jolt. THE STAND is definitely my favorite. It is, actually, my favorite of any books I've ever read. As with all King books, the details grab you and keep you involved, and the characters are all so well-defined and varied in nature that you cannot help but be interested. I read the first version upon its release and for weeks afterward my nightly dreams would reflect the concept of life with so few people left. One dream that stuck with me involved my concern for how to make film for when all the current film was used or expired (I was studying photography then). The concerns about locating someone with the nece! ssary skills/knowledge and the anxious search for books in a massive library in a city I'd never seen before were as real to me when I awoke as the hard cover of my first King novel. I've never forgotten the emotional sensations of that dream, emotions THE STAND made come alive. When the uncut version came out, I nabbed it; it didn't matter that I already owned the first release of THE STAND. The TV version of THE STAND (fortunately done with King's involvement so it was truer to the book) was also as intriguing to me the second time as the first. The characters are so much a part of me now, my mind is always writing ever-changing sequels that keep them alive and fresh, but a return to the original story is still delightful no matter how many times I read or see it. If you've ever liked any of King's work, this must not get by you!
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Summary: Ultimate Battle Between Good And Evil!!!!!!!
Review: The second best King book under It(in my opinion). The book was ICREDIBLE. The characters were so wonderfully written, you felt like you knew them from childhood. Flagg was such an exellent enforcer of evil. He(or shall I say It......who's to say what sex a demon is) terrifyed me for nights. Barker(although great) can't beat King. "Swan Song"(Robert McCammon), good book, but doesn't stand a chance against THE STAND. No one can beat him, not Koontz, not Saul, not Rice, not Barker, not Struab, not McCammon, NOBODY!!!!!!! NO ONE HAS DE-THRONED KING!! He is THE MASTER OF THE MACABRE. His book, "The Stand," is a book of the untimate battle between good and evil.
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Summary: Exceptional
Review: This book is the definitive Stephen King book. The characters are so well written that you could swear they were real. Randall Flagg is the scariest bad guy I have ever seen. This book should be read by anyone who has read any of Kings books. It should also be read by anyone who hasn't read any King.
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Summary: I will never be able to read another book again!
Review: I have less than 100 pages to read, and I'm pretty sure I'll be finishing it tonight. That makes me so sad! I don't want The Stand to end! I am going to have a tough time reading other books for a long time because nothing can compare to this!
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Summary: It's so sad!
Review: I haven't finished The Stand yet, but I saw the whole miniseries this week, and I sat through the last half hour or so with a box of kleenex by my side. I have about 200 pages to go, so I think I may finish the book today-I guess I'd better buy another box of kleenex since I ran out last night and will more than likely need it to get through the last few chapters!
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Summary: One of the most engrossing books I've ever read.
Review: I first read this book more than 10 years ago, but every so often I find myself rereading the entire thing as if I've just opened it. It grabs your interest and imagination immediately, and never lets go. It's one of those stories that stays with you long after you have finished reading it. Excellent book!!
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Summary: One of the best books in horror and the supernatural
Review: Stephen King was able to take the reader into a world of frightening "reality". He addresses world destruction, the macabre and religion in a way that digs deep in the heart of our destiny. King can extract the fear within us that most are afraid to think about. In a way, he say's "Don't mess with mother nature." Or suffer the consequences - the Stephen King way.
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