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[Scheduled] The Stand by Stephen King, Chapters 45-47 : r/bookclub

The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble, each making a personal "stand": The Stand

The story begins with a catastrophic lab accident at a government facility. [Scheduled] The Stand by Stephen King, Chapters 45-47

The Battle for the Soul of America: A Look at "The Stand" Stephen King's epic 1978 novel, The Stand , remains a titan of post-apocalyptic fiction. It explores a world decimated by a genetically engineered superflu—often called "Captain Trips"—leaving a tiny fraction of humanity to choose between two diametrically opposed leaders. The Catalyst: Captain Trips [Scheduled] The Stand by Stephen King

: Within weeks, civilization crumbles as the military fails to contain the spread.

: A highly contagious and nearly 100% fatal strain of influenza.