The Long Walk by Stephen King

Hi everyone!
For our July book club, we will be reading and discussing
"The Long Walk by Stephen King ".

Synopsis
The Long Walk by Stephen King (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman) is a psychological dystopian novel set in a future America where 100 teenage boys are forced to participate in a grueling walking contest. The rules are simple but deadly: if a walker slows down below four miles per hour three times, he is “ticketed” — permanently removed from the walk. The last person remaining earns a mysterious grand prize. Through this relentless march, the story explores themes of endurance, individuality, and the psychological cost of survival.

About the Author
Stephen King (born 1947) is an American author known for his prolific career in horror, suspense, and dark fantasy. His storytelling often blends the supernatural with deep psychological insight. Publishing The Long Walk in 1979 under the name Richard Bachman, King showed his skill in creating tension without relying on traditional horror — focusing instead on the human condition under extreme pressure.

Key Prizes
While The Long Walk itself did not receive major literary awards, Stephen King has earned numerous honors over his career, including the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (2003) and the Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award (2011). The novel remains a cult classic, praised for its psychological depth and suspenseful minimalism.

Book Details
Length: approximately 401pages
Price: Kindle ¥1155 (about USD $7.32 )

Join Us!
Our online book club will take place on
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Japan time)
You can join even if you don’t have a Jitsi account by clicking the URL provided on the right.
Please do not click “Join in app”—simply select “Join in browser.”

What We’ll Do
You don’t need to finish the book to participate—though reading it will certainly enrich the discussion! Bring a cup of coffee or tea and share your favorite passages, thoughts, and questions. We’ll use a discussion guide based on the novel to help structure our conversation.

Important to Know
✓ For smooth communication and security, please keep your camera on during the session. If your camera is off or your face is not visible, you may be removed from the call. Thank you for your understanding.
✓ There is no entrance fee or membership fee.
✓ Participants come from diverse backgrounds—please be respectful of different perspectives.

We would love for you to join us!
We look forward to discussing this novel together and spending a wonderful time with everyone.