Description
In a dystopian future where economic disparity has reached its peak, the impoverished are forced to participate in deadly televised games for survival. Ben Richards, desperate to provide for his ailing daughter, volunteers for "The Running Man," a brutal contest where he must evade relentless Hunters for 150 days to win a fortune. As he navigates the treacherous game, Richards becomes a symbol of rebellion, challenging the oppressive regime and igniting hope in the hearts of the downtrodden. Stephen King, under his pseudonym Richard Bachman, crafts a relentless, high-octane thriller that explores themes of social inequality, media manipulation, and the desperate fight for freedom.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 1999
340 pages
ISBN: 9780451197962
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First Published
1982
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Running Man by Richard Bachman.