Long Walk, The
  Long Walk, The

Inspiration:

In the early '60s radio and TV stations throughout the country organized 50-mile hikes. Stephen says: "I had that in mind. I didn't have a car when I wrote that book. I was hitchhiking everywhere. I didn't finish my 50-mile hike, though. I fell out after 20 miles."

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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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