Long Walk, The
  Long Walk, The
Formats: Paperback / Audio
First Edition Release Date: 1979

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THE PLACE

An ultra-conservative America of the not-too-distant future . . .

THE EVENT

The country's #1 sports contest, a grueling 450-mile marathon walk, where a single misstep could be the last . . .

THE COMPETITORS

The cream of the nation's youth, 100 red-blooded American boys out to make it to the top no matter who they trample on to get there . . .

THE PRIZE

A fortune in money, fame, and everything the heart desires for the one and only winner . . .

But in a flawless society there are no losers--because the New American Government knows how to bury its failures . . .

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Posted By: Taco - May 13th, 2012 11:14:37 am EDT

I think the reason this is one of, if not my favorite King novel, is how it starts out by instantly catapulting the reader into the action, which lasts for the entire book. Most of King's works take a while for the action to be set in place (not always a bad thing) but this one immediately throws you into it and doesn't let up until you close the back cover. I have read this about six times and I have no intent of leaving it at that.

 
 
Posted By: Scott - May 1st, 2012 3:02:19 pm EDT

This is definitely one of my favorite books of Stephen's ever. There's something about it that is totally brilliant and completely honest.

 
 
Posted By: Vince De Borja - April 24th, 2012 3:51:24 am EDT

I want to read this book! I cant find this book in some bookstores here in the Philippines :( . The first thing that comes in my mind when they said the story is about a police state i remembered Sgt. Hartman of Full Metal Jacket he can be the Major if ever the long walk will have a movie he fits the character's apperance :D

 
 
Posted By: AurorA - April 21st, 2012 2:48:29 pm EDT

Probably my favorite book. :)

 
 
Posted By: Anonymous - April 9th, 2012 11:02:31 am EDT

I can't help but think of this book every time my feet are barking walking anywhere. It surely puts things in perspective!

 
 
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