The Stand by Stephen King

The Stand

Stephen King

1439 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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When a man escapes from a biological testing facility, he sets in motion a deadly domino effect, spreading a mutated strain of the flu that will wipe out 99 percent of humanity within a few weeks. The survivors who remain are scared, bewildered, a...

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Moods

dark 92%
adventurous 73%
tense 65%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
challenging 32%
sad 29%
reflective 20%
hopeful 16%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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