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Cover of The Stand

The Stand

Stephen King, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.35/5 (844839)
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Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageStrong

Trigger warnings

DeathPlague/EpidemicMass DeathViolenceGraphic ViolenceMurderSexual AssaultSuicideGoreMental IllnessChild DeathTortureSubstance Abuse

Positive tags

Found FamilySurvivalHopeful EndingChosen Family

Hero archetypes

Reluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Tropes

ApocalypseGood vs EvilPlague SurvivorsEnsemble CastProphecyDark LordFellowshipQuestChosen OneRoad Trip

Themes

Good vs EvilSurvivalCommunityFaithHope vs DespairHuman NatureRebuilding Civilization

Synopsis

When Nick Andros teams up with Tom Cullen on a bike ride through Oklahoma and Nebraska during tornado season, they meet Julie Lawry, another survivor.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticHorrorGraphic Novel Adaptation