The Stand
The Stand is a 1978 gothic fiction and horror novel by Stephen King. It takes readers to Boulder and Las Vegas in 1980. It features Ace, Big Steve and Daisy. Key subjects include biological warfare, Research, nuclear weapons and cordon sanitaire.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, and 1,258 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 87 editions across 8 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Trade Fiction Paperback bestseller list in 2021.
At about 1,153 pages, most readers finish it in 21–22 hours.
About The Stand
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.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 1979 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1991 — Best Horror Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1979 — Best Novel (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Trade Fiction Paperback, 2021
Quick answers
Who wrote The Stand?
The Stand was written by Stephen King and first published in 1978.
What genre is The Stand?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction and Horror.
How long is The Stand?
The median edition has 1,153 pages, about 21–22 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
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