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Summary

The Stand is an epic tale of the struggle between good and evil in a post-apocalyptic world. After a deadly virus known as «Captain Trips» wipes out most of Earth's population, the survivors split into two factions. One is led by Mother Abagail, symbolizing good, and the other by Randall Flagg, the embodiment of evil. The groups of survivors strive to build a new society but inevitably face off in a final battle for the fate of humanity. The book explores themes of morality, survival, and human nature in the face of extreme danger.