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The Stand by Stephen King

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geckoedit's review against another edition

4.0

Crikey what a long book. A good read but it could use a trim. I really enjoyed the sociological implications of building new societies. Wasn't mad about the theological stuff but it made sense within the universe of the Dark Tower, of which this novel is a part. A somewhat dated depiction of women, except perhaps Dayna.

commykaze's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

khoman97's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

4.0

aprilmp's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

spoilsofwar's review against another edition

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4.0

As much as I love [author: Stephen King], this book scared the holy living piss out of me. I seriously had to stop, and then when I get having CLOWN nightmares, I had to read the very end so that I could find out it was a GIANT SPIDER. The only thing worse than a clown that EATS PEOPLE is a GIANT SPIDER IN A CLOWN SUIT. At least they killed it.