
The Long Walk
3.0 (2
рейтинги)
Mystery
Science Fiction
Dystopian
+3
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Формат
Мягкая обложка
Страницы
384
Язык
Английский
Опубликовано
Apr 1, 1999
Издатель
Berkley
Издание
First Edition
ISBN-10
0451196716
ISBN-13
9780451196712
Описание
In a dystopian future, the grueling competition known as the Long Walk presents a harrowing test of endurance and willpower. Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty embarks on a journey fraught with the tension of competition and the peril of survival. Each step in this relentless event pushes him closer to the limits of his physical and mental strength, as he grapples with the intense pressure of both the rules and the other participants.
Ray is not just competing against his fellow walkers; he must also confront his inner demons and the societal expectations that haunt him. As he makes the harrowing trek alongside his peers, the relationships formed are as vital as the race itself, creating bonds that are both uplifting and heart-wrenching. The harsh reality of the Long Walk turns each mile into a grueling testament to the human spirit and the struggle for hope amid despair.
With vivid storytelling, the narrative explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Through Ray's eyes, readers experience the emotional weight of the journey, revealing what it truly means to be pushed beyond one’s limits in a world that demands the ultimate price for victory. As the stakes rise and tensions flare, the real question becomes whether any of them can survive—not just the walk, but the human experience itself.
Ray is not just competing against his fellow walkers; he must also confront his inner demons and the societal expectations that haunt him. As he makes the harrowing trek alongside his peers, the relationships formed are as vital as the race itself, creating bonds that are both uplifting and heart-wrenching. The harsh reality of the Long Walk turns each mile into a grueling testament to the human spirit and the struggle for hope amid despair.
With vivid storytelling, the narrative explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Through Ray's eyes, readers experience the emotional weight of the journey, revealing what it truly means to be pushed beyond one’s limits in a world that demands the ultimate price for victory. As the stakes rise and tensions flare, the real question becomes whether any of them can survive—not just the walk, but the human experience itself.
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