The Long Walk by Stephen King Summary & Study Guide

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This study guide consists of approx. 51 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more – everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Long Walk. This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion and a Free Quiz on The Long Walk by Stephen King.

Genres: Audiobook

Nook

First published May 20, 2011

Reviews

[Bowie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wat een flut einde hahahahha

[Suzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

for my first stephen king book, it was ok. the boys in this story were so perverted its insane 😭 also what is the point of the long walk??? im not sure if it is mentioned in the book… if it is i forgot.

[Danny · Rating 4 out of 5]

idk why the actual book isnt on good reads but,

def a freaky horror dystopian type story, watched the movie first and id say the movie did it a lot better. but the story was still captivating, although stephen king is a freak and rambles on a lot. Ending was okay but compared to the rest of the book was anticlimatic, yet makes sense. a lot couldve been explored more on in this book and a lot of weird scenes as well. still a goodread.

[Leah T. Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished The Long Walk by Stephen King and… whew. This book is wild. It starts simple but gets heavier with every step. You really feel what these characters are going through — physically and mentally. It’s dark, unsettling, and kind of beautiful in a messed-up way. King is a master at showing what people can do when survival’s on the line. Definitely one of those stories that sticks with you.

And honestly, I can’t wait to see the movie adaptation. Hoping they capture all that tension and darkness on screen!

[Ella Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed The Long Walk by Stephen King (I’m not sure why it isn’t on Goodreads)
I read it after watching the movie in the cinema. Personally, I think the movie did it better, but I was still very captivated by the book

[Djangkoeng Wis Setå · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bercerita tentang lomba maraton remaja yang melanggar aturan akan mendapat tiket langsung ke akhirat. Di deskripsikan hanya sepanjang perjalanan.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

reminded me of hunger games did not like the ending why 3 stars

[pikameebee_reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved it until the ending, I felt that it just fell flat, a big build up for no payoff.
I would have liked more lore around the walk, why is it in place, who started it, how long has it been going on for, some history about past winners etc.

[Dianne Sloan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought it was boring, which surprised me

[Karen Savel · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good -cocept of walking competition to death is intereesting topic-what would you dom for anything for the rest of your life?

[Marc Storey · Rating 2 out of 5]

mm thought this was a novella and turned out much longer when it should have been a novella, basicx premise so walk talk shoot and repeat dirge

[Kirsten Pegtel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Op de een of andere manier kon ik niet stoppen met lezen, maar het verhaal is eigenlijk helemaal niet zo bijzonder… Leest lekker weg.

[Beth Kreber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reminds me of Hunger Games, or probably the other way around but I read this after Hunger Games. I loved it, couldn't walk away from it but the end disappointed me.

[uqlywhore · Rating 5 out of 5]

personally i really enjoyed this book. From start to finish it was a good representation of some of Stephen Kings better works. :] -M

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would have made a great short story.