A review by darth_bored
The Stand by Stephen King

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

3.25

Enjoyed it but also good god was it too long!
I also found the ending to be a bit of a shark jump. I thought some of the supernatural/religious elements weren’t as good of a payoff as I’d hoped.
Again, enjoyed it but like most King books, do some editing!
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