The Stand by Stephen King
This post-apocalyptic horror/fantasy novel presents a world devastated by a deadly plague, killing 99% of the population. The survivors, drawn together by dreams of a charismatic and benevolent figure, gather in Boulder, Colorado to form a new society. However, a malevolent figure also emerges, attracting a following of his own and setting the stage for a classic battle between good and evil. The story delves into themes of community, morality, and the capacity for both destruction and regeneration within humanity.
The 217th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 823-1152
- Words
- 472,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 9th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 12th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 25th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 42nd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 48th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 53rd on The Big Read (BBC)
- 56th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 73rd on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 79th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 95th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 187th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 371st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- The Great American Read (PBS)