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May 09, 2009 Sunflower rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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A story about a rapidly mutating flu virus killing off the human race? Very topical! Though by the time I finished it, the latest scourge (swine flu) seems to have lost its impact. Long enough to keep me entertained across half the globe (the expanded version at 1325 pages) it isn't the ideal airplane novel because it weighs enough to make your hand luggage a burden.
I think that the much lesser "Cell" borrows heavily from this book, with its apocalyptic scenario, and I couldn't help wondering i ...more

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Mar 13, 2009 Amy rated it really liked it

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I really enjoyed this book, but it is not my favorite by Stephen King. So far The Talisman holds that spot, but I've a feeling The Dark Tower series will soon take its place, as I've read The Gunslinger and am completely fascinated by that other world. There are many memorable scenes in The Stand, and I plan to read it again someday, however, the ending fell short for me. I just can't erase the image of that big white Mario like hand of God coming down. For this I blame having watched the film a ...more

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Jul 07, 2010 Kathie rated it it was amazing

What a book! I'm not a huge King fan...but, this is an excellent story. So realistic in so many ways...it is really quite disconcerting! King is able to show what happens to people when tragedy strikes...both the good and bad. And, even being as long as it is...I didn't want to put it down! ...more

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Jul 11, 2008 Hayley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I ABSOLUTELY loved this book, it had me captured from start to finish. I felt I really formed a bond with the characters, especially Stu, Tom, Nick, Larry and Frannie. The Dark Man is a truely terrifing character, in a way he reminds me of Hitler - trying to destory a race (the free zone could be classed as a race - black, white and so on came together)
I would recommend this book to anyone and would say its a great way of being introduced to Stephen King.

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