{"product_id":"9781444720730","title":"The Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e, Stephen King masterfully weaves a gripping tale of survival in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a super-flu that decimates over 99 percent of the global population. The narrative unfolds as the remaining humans are drawn towards two polarising figures: the wise and compassionate Mother Abagail, who embodies hope and community, and the sinister Randall Flagg, who thrives on chaos and manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with their own fears, desires, and moral dilemmas as they navigate the new reality. As they converge on Boulder, Colorado, under Abagail's guidance, they must confront Flagg's malevolent forces in a battle of good versus evil that tests their very humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood vs Evil:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the heart of the narrative lies the timeless struggle between light and darkness, represented by the protagonists' choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity and Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The survivors' journey highlights the importance of connection and the impact of isolation on the human spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival and Morality:\u003c\/strong\u003e As characters face harrowing decisions, the story explores ethical questions surrounding survival in dire circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“The Stand is a powerful meditation on the nature of humanity.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its richly drawn characters and intricate plot, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e stands alongside other King classics such as \u003cstrong\u003eIt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSalem's Lot\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering readers a profound exploration of fear, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481804464460,"sku":"9781444720730","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781444720730_front.webp?v=1765288277","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-eu\/products\/9781444720730","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}