A review by chanellee
The Long Walk by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book takes a very simple premise, what if 100 boys had to walk to the death, and brings you on a rollercoaster ride. 

My only gripe is the use of the Nword. It felt gratuitous. 

I would also would have liked more context about the world and what happens after the race, but I respect King’s choice to show only what he did.
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