The Stand by Stephen King

The Stand

Stephen King

1153 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

One man escapes from a biological weapon facility after an accident, carrying with him the deadly virus known as Captain Tripps, a rapidly mutating flu that - in the ensuing weeks - wipes out most of the world's population. In the aftermath, survi...

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Moods

dark 93%
adventurous 73%
tense 65%
mysterious 48%
emotional 42%
challenging 32%
sad 30%
reflective 21%
hopeful 16%
funny 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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