A review by haileyrobertson
The Stand by Stephen King

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

don’t even know what to say but this is an Immersive Experience, not for the faint of heart or for people who dislike long wandering character sketches.  the first third was my favorite (but i also think viruses are cool!) there are like nine different parts that feel like they’ve got to be the climax - even as you’re like 30 pages away from the end of the book and you KNOW - or you think you know - the climax has happened. it’s just kind of an insane book all the way until the very last page.