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A review by zepp1978
The Stand by Stephen King
5.0
Full Video Review Here: https://youtu.be/cnCPVKr2VHw
Many argue that this is Stephen King's greatest book...and it's hard to argue against them. The most incredible thing about The Stand is that King doesn't depend on scaring you to make this memorable like a lot of his early works, but shows that he was always capable of writing a great American novel.
What King is able to do over 1152 pages (complete & uncut 1990 version hardcover) with over 30 main and secondary characters is just an amazing feat of literary skill. None of these characters feel like a throw away nor do you get them confused with anyone else. Each has their own personality and style and you learn to love, or hate, every single one of them. The hate being in that you're supposed to because they're detestable human beings.
I don't hand out 5-star reviews lightly and this is one of the few that I would give 6 if I could. A stunning achievement that has aged beautifully and is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Don't let the size of the novel scare you away; this is one journey absolutely worth taking.
Many argue that this is Stephen King's greatest book...and it's hard to argue against them. The most incredible thing about The Stand is that King doesn't depend on scaring you to make this memorable like a lot of his early works, but shows that he was always capable of writing a great American novel.
What King is able to do over 1152 pages (complete & uncut 1990 version hardcover) with over 30 main and secondary characters is just an amazing feat of literary skill. None of these characters feel like a throw away nor do you get them confused with anyone else. Each has their own personality and style and you learn to love, or hate, every single one of them. The hate being in that you're supposed to because they're detestable human beings.
I don't hand out 5-star reviews lightly and this is one of the few that I would give 6 if I could. A stunning achievement that has aged beautifully and is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Don't let the size of the novel scare you away; this is one journey absolutely worth taking.