The Running Man
Relentless.Stephen Kings 1982 novel, published under the pen name of his darker alter ego Richard Bachman, describes a feral dystopian landscape where over population, under employment, financial segregation of society along cultural and class lines and woefully deficient in fundamental healthcare has led to an almost Roman decadence of survival games and cheap entertainment for the pitiful masses. Kings malnourished and desperate Ben Richards is nothing like the character played by Arnold
I ended up reading this book in one day! Fast-paced action pack book that will keep you on adrenaline. Would recommend!
I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about Kings work as Bachman but Ive quite enjoyed each one Ive read so far. This one definitely isnt my favourite out of the gang but it was excellent nonetheless! I really enjoy the rawness that you get when King writes as Bachman, it draws me in every time! My only minor complaint about this story is the ending, its not quite how I was hoping it would end but it was an intriguing ending anyways.
I loved this book. I know I saw the movie years ago, but I don't know if I ever read the book. It was a fast paced book full of action. I was feeling tense for the main character the whole time. The futuristic setting and societal make up was interesting to me. The ending was a surprise for me and it was a perfect end to the book. A 5 star read for me!
WARNING: Do NOT read the author foreward. It totally gives away a climactic ending. Thanks to the GoodReads community for warning me. I feel like I just ran a marathon with a heart condition. As soon as I opened the book, I was swept up in the story and couldn't stop until the fiery, breathless end. I don't say this often. It takes a while for me to feel comfortable in a new book. I like to feel things out, come to my own conclusions. But Stephen King, in his insidiously masterful way, lured and
English (The Running Man) / ItalianoWhile I am enjoying the sci-fi / dystopia of acclaimed TV series such as "Black Mirror" or "The Handmaid's Tale", the novel "The Running Man" falls into my lap. The fact is that this novel inspired the 1987 movie of the same name. And the fact is that I am one of the few that loved that movie. Therefore, I immediately buy the novel. Stephen King wrote it in his "Bachman" phase, maybe it's a minor novel. No matter, I bought it... and thank God!The concept of
Richard Bachman
Paperback | Pages: 317 pages Rating: 3.87 | 96409 Users | 3031 Reviews
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Title | : | The Running Man |
Author | : | Richard Bachman |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 317 pages |
Published | : | August 1999 by Signet (first published May 1st 1982) |
Categories | : | Horror. Fiction. Science Fiction. Dystopia. Thriller. Fantasy. Suspense |
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The Running Man is set within a dystopian future in which the poor are seen more by the government as worrisome rodents than actual human beings. The protagonist of The Running Man, Ben Richards, is quick to realize this as he watches his daughter, Cathy, grow more sick by the day and tread closer and closer to death. Desperate for money to pay Cathy’s medical bills, Ben enlists himself in a true reality style game show where the objective is to merely stay alive.Particularize Books Concering The Running Man
Original Title: | Running Man |
ISBN: | 0451197968 (ISBN13: 9780451197962) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.87 From 96409 Users | 3031 ReviewsCritique Appertaining To Books The Running Man
Richard Bachman and I are not friends.Relentless.Stephen Kings 1982 novel, published under the pen name of his darker alter ego Richard Bachman, describes a feral dystopian landscape where over population, under employment, financial segregation of society along cultural and class lines and woefully deficient in fundamental healthcare has led to an almost Roman decadence of survival games and cheap entertainment for the pitiful masses. Kings malnourished and desperate Ben Richards is nothing like the character played by Arnold
I ended up reading this book in one day! Fast-paced action pack book that will keep you on adrenaline. Would recommend!
I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about Kings work as Bachman but Ive quite enjoyed each one Ive read so far. This one definitely isnt my favourite out of the gang but it was excellent nonetheless! I really enjoy the rawness that you get when King writes as Bachman, it draws me in every time! My only minor complaint about this story is the ending, its not quite how I was hoping it would end but it was an intriguing ending anyways.
I loved this book. I know I saw the movie years ago, but I don't know if I ever read the book. It was a fast paced book full of action. I was feeling tense for the main character the whole time. The futuristic setting and societal make up was interesting to me. The ending was a surprise for me and it was a perfect end to the book. A 5 star read for me!
WARNING: Do NOT read the author foreward. It totally gives away a climactic ending. Thanks to the GoodReads community for warning me. I feel like I just ran a marathon with a heart condition. As soon as I opened the book, I was swept up in the story and couldn't stop until the fiery, breathless end. I don't say this often. It takes a while for me to feel comfortable in a new book. I like to feel things out, come to my own conclusions. But Stephen King, in his insidiously masterful way, lured and
English (The Running Man) / ItalianoWhile I am enjoying the sci-fi / dystopia of acclaimed TV series such as "Black Mirror" or "The Handmaid's Tale", the novel "The Running Man" falls into my lap. The fact is that this novel inspired the 1987 movie of the same name. And the fact is that I am one of the few that loved that movie. Therefore, I immediately buy the novel. Stephen King wrote it in his "Bachman" phase, maybe it's a minor novel. No matter, I bought it... and thank God!The concept of
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