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See all- Discussion of ‘The Long Walk’ (1979) by Stephen KingBrothers and Beer, Columbia , SC
Join us for a discussion of the book The Long Walk by Stephen King.
Summary:
Against the wishes of his mother, 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...
Page Count: 391
Genre: Dystopian Fiction/Thrilller
Year Published: 1979
This book is available through local public library systems in both physical and electronic formats (Lexington Public Library, Richland Public Library).
It can be purchased through retailers such Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Bring, at least, 3 observations and 3 questions about the book (keeping this open-ended, but this could include the characters, specific plot details, comparing it to other books, and critiques of the discussed book)
