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The Long Walk by Stephen King

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In The Long Walk, did you enjoy ...

... the relentless, goal-driven fight for survival?

Battle Royale by Koushun Takami

If you found the brutal, high-stakes march in The Long Walk gripping, you'll be riveted by Battle Royale. Here, a class of students is forced into a deadly game where only one can survive, and every action is driven by the desperate need to be the last one standing. The escalating tension and dire stakes are sure to keep you hooked.

... the dark, psychologically complex group dynamics?

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

If you were fascinated by the shifting alliances, tensions, and breakdowns among the boys in The Long Walk, you'll find Lord of the Flies equally compelling. As the stranded boys struggle for power and survival, their psychological unraveling and moral ambiguity mirror the harrowing journey faced by Garraty and his fellow Walkers.

... the emotionally resonant, bleak dystopian atmosphere?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If the somber, oppressive world of The Long Walk resonated with you, Never Let Me Go will draw you in with its quiet devastation and haunting sense of inevitability. The story's dystopian underpinnings and the characters’ struggles with fate and mortality evoke a similar emotional intensity.

... the emotional journey of young people facing their mortality?

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

If you were moved by Ray Garraty’s journey and the emotional toll of confronting death in The Long Walk, you’ll appreciate the heartfelt, poignant narrative of They Both Die at the End. The protagonists’ last day is filled with raw honesty, vulnerability, and a search for meaning—delivering a powerful emotional payoff.

... the critique of oppressive societies and loss of individuality?

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

If you were drawn to the dystopian critique and the sense of rebellion against a controlling system in The Long Walk, Fahrenheit 451 offers a similarly powerful exploration. Montag’s journey through a society that suppresses thought and freedom echoes the oppressive forces that drive the Walkers, inviting you to question authority and conformity.

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