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

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

the first time i read this was about 7 or 8 years ago, but it wasn’t until now that i realized it’s all one big allegory for war. King’s (or should i say Bachman’s) writing truly shines here because, like he mentions in his preface, he allows himself to write unhindered by what is to be expected of him. a story so gruesome, raw, and grotesque, that you’ll have no choice but to carry it with you as you take on The Long Walk.