The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition

The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition by Stephen King is a significant work published by Doubleday on May 1, 1990. This edition spans 1,152 pages and presents King’s apocalyptic vision of a world devastated by a plague, exploring the elemental struggle between good and evil. The narrative begins with a patient escaping from a biological testing facility, unknowingly carrying a mutated strain of super-flu that decimates 99 percent of the global population. The survivors face a daunting choice between two leaders: the benevolent Mother Abagail and the malevolent Randall Flagg.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that delves into themes of survival, community, and moral conflict. As the remnants of humanity grapple with fear and uncertainty, they must navigate the contrasting ideologies represented by Mother Abagail and Randall Flagg. This edition includes all new and restored material, enhancing the depth of the story. The book encompasses elements of horror, suspense, and science fiction, making it a multifaceted exploration of a post-apocalyptic world.
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#1 BESTSELLER • NOW A PARAMOUNT+ LIMITED SERIES • Stephen King’s apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and tangled in an elemental struggle between good and evil remains as riveting—and eerily plausible—as when it was first published.
One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years! This edition includes all of the new and restored material first published in The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition.
A patient escapes from a biological testing facility, unknowingly carrying a deadly weapon: a mutated strain of super-flu that will wipe out 99 percent of the world’s population within a few weeks. Those who remain are scared, bewildered, and in need of a leader. Two emerge—Mother Abagail, the benevolent 108-year-old woman who urges them to build a peaceful community in Boulder, Colorado; and Randall Flagg, the nefarious “Dark Man,” who delights in chaos and violence. As the dark man and the peaceful woman gather power, the survivors will have to choose between them—and ultimately decide the fate of all humanity.
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