The Long Walk (book)

*The Long Walk* by Stephen King, writing under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, is a dystopian novel about a brutal annual competition in which 100 teenage boys walk continuously for as long as they can, with the goal of reaching 100 miles in a day. The story focuses on one boy, Garraty, exploring themes of endurance, mental strength, and the oppressive nature of totalitarian society. The walk becomes a physical and psychological test, revealing personal fears and motivations, while highlighting the dehumanizing effects of authoritarian control and societal spectacle.