54 pages • 1 hour read
Stephen KingThe Running Man
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1982A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Stephen King's The Running Man offers a gripping, dystopian narrative marked by relentless suspense and a fast-paced plot. Critics praise its imaginative storyline and timely commentary on societal issues. However, some find character development lacking and the writing style rough. Overall, it remains a compelling thriller that resonates with many readers.
Who Should Read The Running Man?
A reader who would enjoy The Running Man by Stephen King is likely a fan of dystopian thrillers, high-stakes survival stories, and fast-paced narratives. Comparable to readers of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and Richard Bachman's Thinner, they appreciate tension, societal critique, and richly built, oppressive worlds.
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