2024 the best stephen king books review

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This is the way the world ends: with a nanosecond of computer error in a Defense Department laboratory and a million casual contacts that form the links in a chain letter of death.

And here is the bleak new world of the day after: a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of 99 percent of its people. A world in which a handful of panicky survivors choose sides - or are chosen. A world in which good rides on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail - and the worst nightmares of evil are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the dark man.

In 1978, Stephen King published The Stand, the novel that is now considered to be one of his finest works. But as it was first published, The Stand was incomplete, since more than 150,000 words had been cut from the original manuscript.

Now Stephen King's apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil has been restored to its entirety. The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition includes material previously deleted, along with new material that King added as he reworked the manuscript for a new generation. It gives us new characters and endows familiar ones with new depths. It has a new beginning and a new ending. What emerges is a gripping work with the scope and moral complexity of a true epic.

For hundreds of thousands of fans who heard The Stand in its original version and wanted more, this new edition is Stephen King's gift. And those who are listening to The Stand for the first time will discover a triumphant and eerily plausible work of the imagination that takes on the issues that will determine our survival.

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Reviewer: gradysbaby
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: laws yes, you believe that happy crappy? M-O-O-N that spells awesome
Review: Wow. This is an epic, huge journey! I’m not sure I can adequately describe and review this book!Society ticks alongPlague is releasedHumanity tries to cover it upBig failure - people die: a lotSociety clings to the fringesProphets rise up, good- evilGood and evil fightNeither prevailsLong ride, fun ride. Memorable characters. Scary as shit considering Covid.. I couldn’t have read this during Covid.Some of these characters you’ll remember for the rest of your life.Be aware, this is a product of its time and some language, depictions and attitudes may feel distasteful. But it just reflects the time. This book is long 1300 pages, drags hard in places, reads easy in places. There is a lot of stuff that feels dumb to read through. But the book is long enough it begins to reference its self in a big way. So I’d advise you to read it and just pace.Loved this book, my eyes are glad I’m done though M-O-O-N that spells eye pain. Laws yes.Also characters whom you love die, and die for real.. RIP!! Also all my homies hate Harold.

Reviewer: Negan 88
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Little Late to the Party: Retro Review
Review: I have been quite late to board the Stephen King train, but I am glad I finally have. Better late than never right? Maybe King’s works intimidated me just a little bit. Especially his gigantic tomes. However, I am happy to say that the more I read the more I truly love Stephen King, and his masterfully written works.I will keep the synopsis of The Stand by Stephen King brief, because I am sure everyone at least knows the basic premise. I read the Complete and Uncut Edition, the only edition I can find without shelling out a lot of dough, and if Mr. King felt that it was of value to reprint issues of the original 1978 edition I most certainly think he would do so. I also believe that if King didn’t believe the Complete and Uncut Edition was not superior there would be the choice between both editions at book stores. It makes sense. A lot of people would buy both just to see differences. I know I would. Which would mean more money for the publisher, and Stephen as well. So I feel that the Complete and Uncut edition is worth reading the extra pages considering it is King’s full vision of The Stand.The Stand is an epic story of massive proportions! The amount of characters throughout are immense, diverse, some you love, and some you hate. The year is 1990, and the world is about to be nearly obliterated by a pandemic, plague, or virus. Take your pick. When something goes awry at a military base in California death soon follows the path of a family into Arnette, Texas. From here the telephone game of deadly infectious disease is set into motion.There are some that are unaffected by the Captain Trips virus, and their stories are who we follow. Stu Redman, Frannie Goldsmith, Harold Lauder, Nick Andros, Tom Cullen, Lucy Swann, Nadine Cross, Lloyd Henreid, Trashcan Man, Mother Abigail, the mysterious dark man Randall Flagg, and my personal favorite Larry Underwood. Now that is not to say there aren’t others, Glen, Ralph, Sue, Dayna, Judge Farris, and I could go on. The characters in this epic novel are expansive!Following the lives of survivors King weaves a story that at the core is about survival, and good versus evil. As all of the survivors begin having strange dreams they casually may mention it to others, and they believe it is pure coincidence. However, as more and more join together their dreams are too much alike to be coincidental. They all set out on a journey across the United States to answer their dreams, to see what happens next, and to make their stand.I honestly do not believe any review of this epic masterpiece that has enthralled readers for many years can be praised properly in a simple book review. I was attached to The Stand from the start of chapter one! I had a difficult time putting it down, and now I understand the hype of this novel, why it has impacted so many readers lives, and inspired others to go on to adapt this work into mini series. I plan to watch the newest mini series, and rewatch the 1994 mini series as well. However, I believe I will revisit this blog, and add my comparisons at a later time. It is quite a lot of information to digest! Nevertheless, a fantastic piece of literature to have linger on the mind for a long time to come.Overall, I give The Stand Complete and Uncut by Stephen King five perfect stars out of five! I cannot find any fault in the novel, I loved so many characters, and even though Larry is my favorite Nick and Tom come in close behind. I also absolutely enjoyed picturing these characters as my own, and if I had control of casting actors who I thought would play the character the best. The Stand is absolutely an epic journey that I am happy to say has become one of my top five Stephen King novels I have read to date! Until next time, my friends.

Reviewer: Eric
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: His best that I have read
Review: Let me start by saying I am not a huge King fan. I have read probably about ten or twelve of his books. I had heard from several people that this was his best work, and I am also a huge fan of the post apocalyptic genre, so I wanted to take this story on. It is a rather daunting task at over a thousand pages. But the characters are well developed, and the plot sucks you in, so somewhere in the middle you start liking the idea that the book will not be ending any time soon.There is quite a bit of discussion over the differences between the older version, and this new one, which has quite a bit added to it. I have not read the original, but can detect, and have also read up on some of the additions. There are some that seem unnecessary, and others that change the tone of the book somewhat. But overall it makes for a richer story, and if you are enjoying it than more details are a good thing.King does a good job of portraying a fairly vivid picture of a post apocalyptic world, and the characters are very easy to get attached to. The events that lead to the demise of the world as we know it are explained fairly well, and are believable. If you like this kind of genre, then you should at least give this book a try, because it is basically the godfather of this type of story, with a bit of king's unique style to boot. It does get a little philosophical at points, and this may get annoying to some readers, but it is hard to strip society down to bare bones without getting into human nature.Now the only part I am not crazy about, that also feels forced at times. There is a magic/supernatural element to the book. It is not a huge part of it, but in a story that is at least mostly plausible, it was a little annoying when first introduced. As a contrast to this dark side of things there are some religious undertones too, so that is worth knowing as that can be an issue for some. Both aspects are not overly emphasized in the book though, and should not be a deal breaker necessarily, even if those things tend to bother you.Even though this book is very long, it does not feel that way when reading it, and that is an accomplishment in itself. Also, although it slows down at a few parts, the end is exciting and feels deliberate. There is nothing worse than an ending that simply fizzles out after an investment like this book takes to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes King or the post apocalyptic genre. And even if you do not typically like King, it is still worth a read, because while there is some gore in it, this story is about much more than that.

Reviewer: M Lacourse
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book

Reviewer: Rossine
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: O produto chegou antes do prazo e sem defeitos.

Reviewer: AMH
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Solo he leído unos cuantos capítulos, pero me parece entretenido, como la gran mayoría de libros de stephen king.

Reviewer: Matthijs
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ik heb het nog niet helemaal uit maar dit is een fascinerend boek, zeker in corona tijd interessant om te lezen. De Hobbesiaanse toestand na een epidemie. Wel wat lang....

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The Stand by Stephen King boasts of 1325 pages of meticulous read which itself is a gauntlet to pick up for the typical reader. But once it starts, there is no putting it down. The characters are cleverly crafted and the readers immediately associate with their struggles and bid to survive. An epic apocalyptic tale revolving around the demons in humans that cause catastrophes one after another flaked gently by the Devil himself. The supernaturally charged aura of the tale adds to the mystery and thrill of the read. Excited to see this book as a TV series.