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jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Long Walk is an incredibly dark and disturbing story about an annual competition in which 100 young men walk across New England in a dystopian United States. The physical and mental breakdown of the participants over a 5 day period slowly reveals the consequences of resistance and the circumstances that drive entry into the Long Walk. The reader is immersed in the walk itself, with minimal exploration of the history of how it was established. It is true horror without supernatural elements.
*Note: The Long Walk was written in 1979, so there are some dated references and language.
The digital edition included an additional unrelated story about a man accused of a murder he didn't commit. I found this an enjoyable bonus after such a heavy read.
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Bullying, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Police brutality, Cursing, and Homophobia
shannonredwine8's review against another edition
Graphic: Blood, Racial slurs, Violence, Child death, Police brutality, Murder, Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, and Hate crime
tmrollinsreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent
vadip's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Cursing, Murder, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Racism, Animal death, Racial slurs, and Excrement
kristalall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Excrement, Homophobia, Violence, Torture, Cursing, Gore, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, and Gun violence
ginbat's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Body horror, and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Torture, Vomit, Gore, Excrement, Blood, Infidelity, Racial slurs, and Bullying
teenagers walk until they diekessejeen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Gore, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Cursing, Grief, Gun violence, and Racism
Minor: Animal death
asparagushead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Police brutality, Homophobia, Child death, Violence, Blood, Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gore, Gun violence, and Vomit
chey46's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Gore
michellebell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Self harm, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Sexism, and Sexual content