None of his stories are the same, despite him revisiting certain themes and ideas time and time again.

While each has its merits,The Standis perhaps the archetypal example of an unusual King novel.

For those looking to get into Kings non-horror works,The Standis a perfect start.

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The characters all have specific roles in the narrative, and their relationships are always engaging.

In many ways, its clear that King is working outside of his preferred genre.

Instead, its extremely to-the-point and never gets lost behind the complexities of its message.

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This makes it perfect for those who are looking for something less typical in the dystopian genre.

The Standis a post-apocalyptic dark fantasy novel by Stephen King, first published in 1978.

The novel is widely acclaimed and remains one of Kings most significant works.

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