If you haven’t read Stephen King’s The Stand, please do. Compelling reading, especially in light of the swine flu.
The Stand is about a nasty bug (referred to as “Captain Trips”) that wipes out something like 99 percent of the world’s population, and survivors separate themselves into “good” and evil groups. The book, which I read in 1991, was made into a movie. I watched it but didn’t like it as much as I liked the book. Isn’t that usually the case?
At over 1,000 pages, the book is a satisfying read and pure Stephen King, if you know what I mean. If you’re a Christian who doesn’t read supernatural/occult fiction as a matter of conscience, steer clear.
Update: What do you know? Characters from The Stand are twittering!
Stu Redman
Mother Abigail
Larry Underwood
Nadine Cross
Nick Andros
Too much time on their hands!
