The stand
Stephen King
The stand
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the complete & uncut edition
by Stephen King
Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
A deadly virus unleashed by a lab accident wipes out most of humanity, leaving only a few survivors to face a desperate fight between good and evil. Led by the wise Mother Abagail and opposed by the sinister Randall Flagg, these survivors must choose their paths in a shattered world. This uncut edition reveals new characters and deeper stories in a gripping saga of survival and moral struggle.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Illness & Injury Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Death & Grief War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Vocabulary Level 6
Emotional Weight 8
Theme Richness 10
World Scope 10
Data Confidence 7
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Details
Book Length
1,153 pages
- ISBN
- 9780385199575
- Pages
- 1,153
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
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Subjects
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