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The Long Walk

Brian Castner
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The Long Walk

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Brian Castner

The Long Walk

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Iraq • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life that Follows is a memoir by U.S. war veteran Brian Castner, chronicling his time leading an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team in Iraq and the psychological turmoil he faced transitioning back to civilian life. He recounts the brutal experiences of war, his battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the discovery of an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury. The book discusses themes of trauma, anxiety, and the ongoing impact of war on veterans' mental health. The memoir includes vivid descriptions of war and its aftermath, and sensitive readers may find certain passages distressing due to graphic depictions of violence and trauma.

Dark

Unnerving

Gritty

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,327 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Brian Castner's The Long Walk is widely acclaimed for its raw, honest portrayal of war's psychological toll, particularly its depiction of PTSD. Critics praise Castner's vivid, gripping prose but note the narrative's intense emotional weight can be challenging to process. Overall, the book is lauded for its powerful and insightful contributions to war literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long Walk?

Readers who enjoyed The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien or Jarhead by Anthony Swofford would be captivated by The Long Walk by Brian Castner. This memoir appeals to those interested in intense, firsthand accounts of military service, exploring themes of war, trauma, and the psychological impact on soldiers returning home.

4.2

2,327 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Iraq • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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