The Stand

Name: The Stand
Brand: Hodder & Stoughton
SKU: 9781444720730
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By Stephen King

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( 785,449 ratings, 31,228 reviews)

Summary

In The Stand by Stephen King, a catastrophic plague wipes out most of the human population, leaving the survivors to navigate a world devastated by disease. As they struggle to rebuild society, a battle between good and evil emerges, with the forces of darkness led by the sinister Randall Flagg. This epic tale explores themes of survival, morality, and the human spirit in the face of apocalyptic disaster.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic, character-driven narratives set in a post-apocalyptic world, filled with suspense, good versus evil themes, and a gripping supernatural battle. It weaves together horror and drama in a masterfully immersive tale.

The Stand

First came the days of the plague. Then came the dreams.

Dark dreams that warned of the coming of the dark man. The apostate of death, his worn-down boot heels tramping the night roads. The warlord of the charnel house and Prince of Evil.
His time is at hand. His empire grows in the west and the Apocalypse looms..

'Not since Dickens has a writer had so many readers by the throat' (Guardian) - Stephen King is an American Dickens of our time

Description

In The Stand by Stephen King, humanity is brought to its knees by an unstoppable plague, an influenza strain known as "Captain Trips," which devastates the globe, wiping out nearly the entire population. As civilisation collapses, survivors are haunted by vivid dreams that pull them towards two opposing figures: the benevolent, elderly Mother Abagail and the sinister Randall Flagg, the "Dark Man."

As the remnants of society struggle to rebuild, they must choose between the path of light and dark. Mother Abagail brings hope, rallying her followers in Boulder, Colorado, encouraging them to form a community based on compassion and mutual support.

In stark contrast, Randall Flagg, a malevolent entity with mysterious powers, establishes a despotic regime in Las Vegas, fostering fear, violence, and subjugation. His horrific past and insidious plans lead his followers down a dark path, as his influence grows, and the ultimate confrontation looms.

The survivors are confronted with harrowing moral choices, alliances, and conflicts, testing the very essence of humanity. As these two camps prepare for an inevitable clash, the stakes couldn’t be higher—fate hangs in the balance in an epic battle between good and evil.

The Stand is more than a post-apocalyptic tale; it is a profound exploration of society, morality, and the human spirit, expertly woven with Stephen King’s trademark suspense and intricate character development. This dystopian saga draws readers into an immersive experience, combining horror, fantasy, and drama in an unforgettable masterpiece.

The time of reckoning is at hand. Randall Flagg's empire of chaos extends its shadow in the west, and the Apocalypse is nigh. Will humanity find redemption or succumb to darkness?

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The Stand by Stephen King is widely praised for his exceptional storytelling ability. According to the Sunday Times, King is considered a writer of excellence and one of the most fertile storytellers in contemporary literature. The Guardian's Toby Litt compares King to Charles Dickens, labelling him the greatest popular novelist of our time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444720730

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 830g

Pages: 1232

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About the Author

Stephen King has been described by the Guardian as 'one of the greatest storytellers of our time', by the Mirror as a 'genius' and by The Sunday Times as 'one of the most fertile storytellers of the modern novel.' In 2003, he was given the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, for most of the year in Maine, USA.