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Title: The Stand by Stephen King ISBN: 0-517-21901-8 Publisher: Gramercy Pub. Date: 21 August, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (750 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: It's only a cold!
Comment: This epic needs to be read by everyone! Even if you are not
a Stephen King "fan" you will be drawn into this one! The
thing that is really frightening about this tome is the fact
that it was written before AIDS had yet appeared on the
horizon! To know anything about science and the human body
and disease will certainly make the book that much more
believable and scary!!
I was truly drawn into the lives of Frannie, Stu, Harold
and the rest of the gang as they chose to either follow
Mother Abigail or Randall Flagg (aka "The Walking Dude").
This book didn't just scare, but gave readers a look into
the spiritual world that surrounds us. I like to think of
"The Stand" as a very dark yet deep "Wizard Of Oz"! Truly
a feast to be read again and again and again! The movie on
television came close to capturing this great novel but it
truly could not be totally done justice. Read it! You'll
never be the same!
Rating: 5
Summary: This book is excellent. The finest book King ever wrote.
Comment: When the movie came out in May of 1994, I loved it. Since books do more justice to a story, I decided to read my copy that had been sitting on my bookshelf for three years. I was not disappointed. Each of the characters grabbed ahold of you and immersed you into their thoughts and experiences. Mr. King did such a good job describing each character that I felt I knew each and every one of them. I even liked the evil characters, including the goverment officials. The story was very original in itself. I have never read another story that even came close to competing with it as far as originality, plot, character involvement, etc. I am now reading the book for the third time, savoring each page like a fine wine. The story is about a lethal government experiment called Captain Trips, or the superflu that was accidently set loose. The flu swept through the world, killing 99% of the population. The five protagonists, Glen, Stu, Larry, Ralph, and Frannie have the same dream about an old woman that was supposed to be a "magnet" of good. They also had dreams of the Walking Dude, who was the "magnet" for evil. The other characters depicted in this book were drawn to either magnet. Everyone set out on a trek to find their leader, and the battle of good versus evil commenced from there. My particular favorite was when the community of Boulder got together to rebuild their community. However, I felt disappointed when after Harold and Nadine's betrayal, they went for each other's throats. I wasn't disappointed in the story, but of human nature. The ending was very good. I won't spoil it for future readers, but will hint that it was bittersweet. Mr. King's portrayal of human nature is chilling. This book is a mustread
Rating: 5
Summary: Among the living, follow me or die! [no spoilers]
Comment: This was the first Stephen King book I read 10 years ago. I'm not a large fan of his works or the genre but the premise sounded interesting and inspired me to read it.
A compelling book about good versus evil on a social level and a personal level. Add fate, religion, and a little magic to help compliment the story and you receive a first rate novel. The writing is superb. For a novel this large, someone might fear a dragging story however about every chapter connects to the overall story without appearing as filler. Slow parts are appropriately placed. If you've travelled throughout the United States, the cities and highways are real with a few exceptions. Not too gory or graphically violent. Great characters. I recommend this for those who enjoy reading thought provoking stories on a higher level.
One of the flaws are the few loose ends but I prefer to think of them open to reader conclusion/philosophy. Another of the flaws are spelling errors and misquotes. Considering how many different copies and prints have circulated through the years, these errors should be fixed. But these flaws are minor given the scope of the work and don't really detract much from the book.
Someone else may have noted this fact but for me the song "Among the Living" by Anthrax took a more colorful perspective after reading The Stand. If they would write a song about what this book encompasses, they are well read. Cool song for a great book. If you're a fan of heavy metal, listen to the lyrics.
Thank you.
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Title: It by Stephen King ISBN: 0451169514 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: June, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Talisman by Peter Straub, Stephen King ISBN: 0345444884 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 31 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King, David Palladini ISBN: 0451166582 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 10 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1) by Stephen King, Michael Whelan ISBN: 0670032549 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: 23 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Insomnia by Stephen King ISBN: 0451184963 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: September, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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