The Stand
About this book
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, survivors choose between following an elderly black woman to Boulder or the dark man, Randall Flagg, who has set up his command post in Las Vegas. The two factions prepare for a confrontation between the forces of good and evil. ([source][1]) [1]: https://stephenking.com/library/novel/stand_the.html
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 5022 readers · 833 pages · ≈ 15 h 26 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Stand?
About ≈ 15 h 26 m — 833 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Stand?
833 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Stand?
It sits on the Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller shelves.
Is The Stand in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Stand?
The main characters include Ace, Big Steve, Daisy, Doc.
Where does The Stand take place?
It is set in Boulder, Las Vegas, Hapscomb's Texaco during 1980, 1981, 1985.
Who wrote The Stand?
Stephen King.