The Long Walk (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Stephen King
- First Published: 1979
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—dystopia
- Time of Work: An indefinite time in the future
- Setting: Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian fiction
- Subjects: North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Future, New England, New Hampshire, Death or dying, Totalitarianism, Massachusetts, Maine, Walking, Wishes
- Locales: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire
The Plot
The Long Walk has become a favorite sporting spectacle in the United States at an undefined future time. Military extremists have taken over the country, and the Long Walk is their version of a heroic exercise. The Long Walk is a contest involving one hundred young men, chosen by lottery from the thousands who apply to participate. They assemble in Maine on May 1 and begin walking south from Maine into New Hampshire, then, if luck and strength hold out, into Massachusetts. The winner of the Long Walk has his every wish granted. Walkers must maintain a speed of four...
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