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danimacuk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Vomit, and Grief
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Racism, Excrement, and Pregnancy
jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Long Walk is an incredibly dark and disturbing story about an annual competition in which 100 young men walk across New England in a dystopian United States. The physical and mental breakdown of the participants over a 5 day period slowly reveals the consequences of resistance and the circumstances that drive entry into the Long Walk. The reader is immersed in the walk itself, with minimal exploration of the history of how it was established. It is true horror without supernatural elements.
*Note: The Long Walk was written in 1979, so there are some dated references and language.
The digital edition included an additional unrelated story about a man accused of a murder he didn't commit. I found this an enjoyable bonus after such a heavy read.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, and Police brutality
jayneejohnson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Child death and Gore
Moderate: Vomit
hankerchiefghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Gore and Gun violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Vomit
artificialducc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Minor: Incest
shannonredwine8's review against another edition
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
vadip's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Excrement
kristalall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Excrement
eliz_m_rhodes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Gore, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
kirtreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Buckle up for a lot of teenage boy inner dialogue that is somehow both overly horny and very contemplative, kids getting
Also, the ending is classic King, and is annoyingly infuriating. If you are looking to read a King novel, look at almost any other book. It is well written, and you do get attached to the characters but that almost makes the book harder to read.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death