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“Sure they're animals. You think you just found out a new principle? Sometimes I wonder just how naive you really are. The French lords and ladies used to screw after the guillotinings. The old Romans used to stuff each other during the gladiatorial matches. That's entertainment, Garraty. It's nothing new.”

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The Long Walk

This novel follows the journey of a young man in a totalitarian society where he must undertake an arduous trek across a desolate landscape to prove his worth. The story explores themes of resilience, the human spirit, and the cost of survival. more

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Richard Bachman

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