The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition

The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition

4.3 (2 رتبه‌بندی‌ها)
1990 · انگلیسی · جلد سخت · 288 editions
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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 Abigail -- and the worst nightmares of evil are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the dark man.Publishers WeeklySurvivors of a chemical weapon called superflu confront pure evil in this updated and even more massive version of King's 1978 saga. ``The extra 400 or so pages . . . make King's best novel better still,'' said PW. `` A new beginning adds verisimilitude to an already frighteningly believable story, while a new ending opens up possibilities for a sequel."

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فرمت جلد سخت
صفحات 1,152 صفحه
زبان انگلیسی
منتشر شده May 1, 1990
ناشر Doubleday
نسخه First Edition
نسخه‌ها 288 editions
ISBN-10 0385199570
ISBN-13 9780385199575

Night Shift by Stephen King is a gripping collection of short stories that showcases his early mastery of horror and suspense. Published in 1978, this anthology contains 20 tales that range from chilling to downright unsettling, each demonstrating King’s knack for tapping into primal fears and crafting vivid, memorable characters. Stories like “Jerusalem’s Lot,” a Lovecraftian prelude to Salem’s Lot, and “The Boogeyman,” a haunting exploration of parental dread, highlight his ability to blend psychological terror with supernatural elements. Other standouts, such as “Graveyard Shift” and “I Am the Doorway,” deliver visceral, grotesque imagery that lingers long after reading. The collection’s variety—spanning vampires, cosmic horror, and everyday evils—keeps you hooked, with King’s conversational style making even the most outlandish premises feel unnervingly real. Perfect for horror fans, Night Shift is a 5/5 star showcase of King’s raw talent and versatility, cementing his place as a genre titan.

May 15th 2026

🔸2.9% [Foreword] "And the great appeal of horror fiction through the ages is that it serves as a rehearsal for our own deaths."

May 3rd 2026

I really enjoyed this book. It was my first Stephen king. I was completely drawn in from the beginning and I loved all the characters. However, there was a bit in the middle where it was floating around and didn't seem to know where to go which tallyed up with the fact king went through writers block. And I didn't really like the ending if I'm honest... But overall I still really enjoyed it.

March 28th 2026
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