The Stand in The Complete Idiots Guide to the Ultimate Reading List

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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Mar 24, 2009 Tara Lynn rated it liked it

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This is one of those Stephen King novels that starts out well, meanders down a few boring bits in the middle (and in this one, it's a LONG middle,) and then ends with a bang. I would have preferred it 300 pages shorter. ...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 01, 2008 Gen Lebovitch rated it it was amazing

My absolute favorite book of all time! The in depth character development, the way I sat on the edge of my seat for days not being able to wait to finish it, but at the same time dreading the end, because then my affair would be over and I knew how empty I would feel, all these attributes and many more keep me coming back once a year. And I still experience the same thrill while reading and emptiness that follows when I finish. *Sigh*

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