
The Long Walk
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Narrated by:
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Kirby Heyborne
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By:
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Stephen King
In this number-one national best seller, "master storyteller" (Houston Chronicle) Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, tells the tale of the contestants of a grueling walking competition where there can beonly one winner - the one who survives.
In the near future, when 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. Among them is 16-year-old Ray Garraty, and he knows the rules - keep a steady walking pace of four miles per hour without stopping. Three warnings and you're out - permanently.
With an introduction by Stephen King on "The Importance of Being Bachman".
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Wish they would fix the editing
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I have recommended this book. Written years before all the dystopian teen sacrifice stories, this one rules them all.Who was your favorite character and why?
Garrety of course but also McVrees is the typical tragic hero.Which scene was your favorite?
No one particular scene stood out but the story still haunts me.If you could rename The Long Walk, what would you call it?
Farewell to Youth.Before the Hunger Games there was ...
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What did you love best about The Long Walk?
Excellent plot, very compelling. Watching the characters develop is almost painful at times. (in a good way)What other book might you compare The Long Walk to and why?
The running manWhat about Kirby Heyborne’s performance did you like?
his characterization is superb. By the end of the first hour you know every character by voice and mannerisms. Outstanding.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
absolutelyAny additional comments?
dozens of times throughout the playback the narrator's last word of a sentence is clipped and the next sentence starts with no gap. I though it was my internet but the same thing occurs on my iPhone and at my work PC. It doesn't impact the story but it's really very annoying.Good story, problems with audio
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Awesome story and performance -- bad recording edits
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If you could sum up The Long Walk in three words, what would they be?
Exhausting, Heartache, AngerWhat was one of the most memorable moments of The Long Walk?
I have two moments that stick out. When Garraty talks to Olson after Stebbins suggests Olson has a secret and the moments with Scramm. Undoubtedly the sweetest character and he broke my heart.Which scene was your favorite?
I don't know if it's because of the performer but I enjoyed everything with Stebbins. Though he's not in the book much and is the mysterious walker throughout the majority of the book. I just really enjoyed his character.If you could rename The Long Walk, what would you call it?
Bloody ShoesAny additional comments?
I very much enjoy this story, so much so I have listened to it about 2 and a half times. I cried at points and gagged at others. Highly recommendMakes Me Want To Walk
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Great story, not so great performance
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This was my first experience with Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The tone was a lot different than Kings normal books, and even though I found myself rooting for certain characters, I knew that wouldn't change the outcome in the slightest.
I highly recommend this book. I listened to a majority of it throughout my commute to work, but I think I'd suggest listening while taking a walk. It will definitely add a certain feel to the experience and make you appreciate being able to walk at your own pace.
5/5 would try this book out.
It's not about the destination, but the journey...
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Intriguing right to the very last line!
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Overall, a good listen. I enjoyed it.
Editing issues, but overall a good book.
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A March into madness
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