October 20
So, this edition of The Bachman Books is somewhat collectable, but Rage is not why I have it. It's all about The Long Walk. The characters in that novel are mostly boys aged 15-18, and I was in that age group when I first read it. The story just "clicked" with me. The characters talked to each other like my friends talked. Some acted the way people I knew would act if they were in the same situation. Also, being a bit of a long-distance runner, I could appreciate the torture the boys were putting their bodies through.
From left to right: The Bachman Books hardcover, Centipede Press's special edition of The Long Walk, The Long Walk first edition paperback, and Castle Rock Kitchen. A cookbook may seem like a weird choice, but the recipes are inspired by meals mentioned in King's books, and the cookbook is narrated by the mother of The Long Walk's main character, Ray Garraty.
I was excited when I read that The Long Walk was finally being made into a movie. But when the day came for me to see it, I found myself dreading the experience. I was about to watch characters that I had known for years die on the big screen.
When we sat in the theater, I turned to my friend and said, "I'm glad that we get to see this film, but I don't think we're gonna have a good time." He nodded in agreement.
We were right. The movie was very good, but just not fun. Which, I suppose, was the point.
I think this movie based on a different "Richard Bachman" novel is going to be a better time.
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