Reviews

The Stand by Stephen King

apb235's review against another edition

3.0

This was my first Stephen King novel. I thought this one would be less terrifying because it's a clairvoyant memoir of 2020, to some degree.
The first book was mainly about the progression of the superflu disease.
The second book and third book was about the post-apocalyptic lifestyle of the survivors, who are immune to the virus in the book. The survivors formulate individual parties or groups and try to overthrow a supernatural ruler while managing some internal battles.
I thought it would be more enticing than it was. Finishing it felt like a success, given how long it was.

b_fenske's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

emma14's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

wilsonboutwell's review against another edition

4.0

lots to unpack

loganvw's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

[audiobook] I now understand why people love Stephen King. This book was a masterpiece.

anniebartelsollosy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What.a.journey. I LOVED it.

kathrin828's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

clemway's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

_luuucy_'s review against another edition

3.0

M-O-O-N that spells I reread the Stand.

defale's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75