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The Stand Hardback - 1978
by Stephen King
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- Hardback
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- Title The Stand
- Author Stephen King
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 823
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Doubleday Religious Publishing Group, The, New York
- Publication date 1978
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0385121687I5N00
- ISBN 9780385121682 / 0385121687
- Weight 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg)
- Reading level 840
- Category Fiction - Horror
- Library of Congress subjects Horror tales, Biological warfare - Research - Fiction
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 77016928
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 1
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About this book
A deadly virus, accidentally released from a government lab, wipes out most of the world's population. The survivors are left to rebuild society, but two factions emerge - one led by a kind-hearted woman named Mother Abagail and the other by a demonic figure known as Randall Flagg. The two sides ultimately face off in a battle between good and evil. The book explores themes of humanity, morality, and the consequences of our actions.
King's intricate character development and immersive storytelling create a haunting and thought-provoking tale. "The Stand" is a chilling reminder of the fragility of life and the potential for both destruction and redemption in the face of disaster.
Reader reviews for The Stand
Review summary
Readers largely praised The Stand for its harrowing pandemic opening and expansive character work, citing vivid world-building and memorable arcs across a large cast. The most frequent complaints were the sheer length (especially the uncut edition), a repetitive, sluggish middle, and an ending many viewed as a faith-driven deus ex machina. The supernatural/religious framing split opinion, with some finding it powerful and others wishing for a more grounded post-apocalyptic tale. Despite notes about dated dialogue and gender portrayals, many still regard it as a landmark King novel that feels strikingly relevant in light of recent pandemics.
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First edition identification
Doubleday & Company published the First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1978, Garden City NY.
PS Publishing published a First UK Limited Edition hardcover in 2019, London. The copy is accompanied by an illustrative slipcover.
