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The Long Walk

By: Stephen King, Richard Bachman
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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In the near future, where America has become a police state, 100 boys are selected to enter an annual contest where the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life.

The game is simple - maintain a steady walking pace of four miles per hour without stopping. Three warnings and you're out - permanently.

©1979 Stephen King (P)2009 Penguin Audio

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Perfectly unsettling

I adored how the voice actor portrayed the characters, bringing them to life in such an eerie distinct way. King did a great job at keeping the book both lighthearted and soul crushing. 10/10 sucker for these battle royale/last man standing type genres.
Also very unsettling listening to this while in the treadmill working out.

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Mostly Great, but inconclusive ending

Great story, Great narration, ending was a bit dull though.

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The Long walk

the first half of the book, it was hard to stay interested. the second half was an intensive ride of emotions.

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The Long Walk Stephen King

it was a bit diffrent but I enjoyed it Another story from Mr King
I also enjoyed Kirby's reading thank you

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Dark

Loved it. Very dark but as usual great story line and keeps you listening. Worth buying

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not for everyone, including me

i said to a friend,i became invested and needed to know the story and how it unfolded ,but i wouldn't recommend it to most people .

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A Massive King fan's review

I did have fun with this book, but it wasn't as incredible as some of the other King books. I found it worth the price of addmission for the foreword about writing as Bachman which added to my King knowledge. I don't think this novel is anything special but it is enjoyable.

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I felt like I was walking with them.

A great book and the reader was easy to listen to. we'll worth the listen



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Not the best of King’s work

Love King, didn’t enjoy this, I really wanted to enjoy this just not something I looked forward to listening to.

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Stephen King never fails to deliver

great story line, a bit slow in places. kind-of predictable but overall very good eead

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