Horror

The Long Walk

by Stephen King
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Description

Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as The Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping...with the winner being awarded "The Prize"—anything he wants for the rest of his life. But, as part of this national tournament that sweeps through a dystopian America year after year, there are some harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to in order to beat out the rest. There is no finish line—the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you're given a warning. Three warnings and you're out of the game—permanently....

What it’s like

ViolenceGraphic
CombatPacifist/Social
HorrorChilling
SpiceWholesome/Clean
ProfanityMild

Details

First published
July 1979
Pages
400
Reading time
About 8 hours
Format
Novel
Publisher
Pocket Books
Language
English
ISBN
9781501143823
Series
Standalone

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