The Stand

This book is worth reading, if, like me, you have always wondered about the story. I wish I had read it as a kid; I think I would have enjoyed it more when I was going through my Stephen King phase at age 12 or so. My book club read it, and there are a lot of things I think we can discuss: How dated is this book? What is wrong with Stephen King's post apocalyptic vision (I just think the social structure is farfetched), how has this book affected stories in its wake (Lost, for one seems heavily influenced by it). And is he saying he believes in God and the Devil as portrayed in this book? Overall, however, it was a disappointment. So many people have read it; I just thought it was going to be a more captivating story. Instead it mostly dragged.