The Stand: Complete and Uncut

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Summary: The Stand, in any form,is one of the best books ever written
Review: I remember the first time I read The Stand. It was less than a week before I started 9th grade, and I came across the original 1977 version in the library and checked it out. I read it non-stop. I've never read another Stephen King book, yet I've somehow managed to read The Stand, both versions, many times. Everything about the book, the characters, the plot, the ending, they're all great. I feel I must defend the ending against those who have disliked it. To them I say read Revelation 19 and 20. The ending is not perfect, but it's still very good. If you haven't read The Stand, read the original version (if you can find it), then read the complete and uncut version. I recommend at least reading one or the other before seeing the movie (it's alot better if you do). The Stand is a great book. Make time to read it.

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Summary: "The Stand" is an enthraling and intense novel.
Review: "The Stand" by Stephen King is an enthraling and intense novel similar to the movie "Outbreak." A vicious disease wipes out the world's population, except for a handful of survivors. Now, these survivors are pulled in a battle between good and evil. Not only are they fighting for the survival of the human race, but for their souls as well. From the moment I started this book, I couldn't put it down. Not only is this book great to read for enjoyment, but it raises serious questions about the human race and where we are headed.

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Summary: Hmm..
Review: An author accustomed to being under a center spotlight like Stephen King would usually have one day, his dream of writing a long novel of apocalyptic scope. He realized this dream when he produced The Stand. All throughout it must be said the book is a masterpiece of darkness. However, nothing is flawless. How about the several hundred pages of ad hoc committees written in the diary of Frannie Goldsmith? That is plain boring, in my opinion. Not relevant in the leastest to the story. Not wishing to be unkind or anything, but then, how about the ending? Talk about far-fetched!! Deus ex Machina to the rescue! Gee!! That damaged the book's reputation. If that hadn't happened, the book would no doubt have to have been awarded AT LEAST a Bram Stoker award. Mr. King, do us a favor. Write a good novel, but write it all the way through. Dont just let it all go at the end. Your millions of readers thank you.

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Summary: KING AT HIS GRANDEST
Review: ALL OF THE BOOKS BY STEPHEN KING THAT I HAVE READ ARE EXCELLENT, BUT HIT ONE STANDS OUT IN MY MIND AS THE BEST OF THE BEST. THE PEOPLE ARE EXCELLENT THE STORYLINE COULD NOT BE BETTER AND THE WRITING STYLE IS SUPERB. IF YOU HAVE TIME ON YOUR HANDS, OR EVEN IF YOU DON'T, READ THIS BOOK YOU WILL LOVE IT.

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Summary: The most frighting book I have ever read!
Review: This is the most frighting book ever writein! I have never been more frighted!

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Summary: Best book around
Review: If more people read books in this country, this one would become a classic for sure. Everything about it is good! I particularly liked how in the end he tied everything together into one. Anyone that reads this book and gives it lower than an 8 for a rating must be insane!

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Summary: My All Time Favorite Book!
Review: This book is my bible, I carry it with me everywhere. I have read it several times and plan to read it many more. There is never a time when the characters in this book dont live in my mind. If you have never read this book, then do yourself a favor and read it. Its a long book, but worth every word. Call in sick, skip class, turn the phone off, do whatever you have to do to read this book. Chances are, if you are anything like me, you wont be able to put it down once you pick it up. Frannie, Stu, Larry, Nadine, Nick, Mother Abigail, and all the others feel like old friends to me. Stephen King has written the ultimate book that should be read by everyone. There are millions of books in the world, but only one Stand. Make your Stand and read it today.

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Summary: The most real vision of mankind reality
Review: I think it's the best book I've ever read. I watched the motion picture but it has no even the middle part of itself. Thanks to Stephen King of writing this kind of books so the people could see what kind of things a man can do

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Summary: This book leaves you wondering what happens next.
Review: This book leaves you wondering what
happened to Frannie and Stu and all
the rest after the final pages
write themselves to a close. This is
the first book by Stephen King I've
ever read and it got me hooked.
This version (as opposed to the 500
page original) has so much more
depth. This book draws you into the
travels of its characters. You
really start to feel the dreams of
Stuart Redman and you can almost
smell the corn feilds. You can get
so enthralled in this book that you
lose all track of time and even
sometimes reality. I found this
book very hard to put down and
finished it in three days. I am now
reading it again just to catch all
the little intrcacies I missed on
the first reading. I never use the
word "classic" in passing and I want
it understood that when I call this
book a classic, I mean it with every
fabric of my being. If you are a
fan and haven't read it yet, I
heavily suggest you do. I'll bet my
copy of THE STAND that you'll never
want to put it down.

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Summary: an american classic
Review: this is the ONLY book I have read
more than once. Sure, its long, but
its simply one of the best stories
ever written. Its certainly the
best I have personally read and
I've read a lot. I just want to
thank Stephen King for The Stand. I
am not a horror novel reader, but
this book came highly recommended.
This novel does not remain in any
boundaries. It is so much more than
a Stephen King horror book, it is an
American classic. I cannot recommend
this book any higher. Do yourself a favor and TRY it.