Super Short Summary

In Stephen King's The Long Walk, 100 teen boys compete in a grueling national competition where they must maintain a speed of four miles per hour or face being shot. As they traverse Maine, friendships and rivalries form, with Ray Garraty befriending McVries and Baker while fearing enemies like Barkovitch. They endure intense physical and emotional challenges, questioning their motivations and struggling with loss and exhaustion. The novel depicts graphic violence frequently and occasionally describes anti-gay bias and internalized conflict concerning sexual orientation and misogyny.