Name: Anonymous 2009-10-11 22:09
So I'm kind of into this stuff lately. I'm looking for more, if anyone has suggestions. Here's what I've read.
Battle Royale
42 kids placed on an island. There, they must fight to the death until only one is left.
The Hunger Games
24 kids placed in an arena where they must fight until one remains. Was well done for a YA novel.
The Running Man
Short, but surprisingly one of King's stronger pieces, and to think he wrote it in 3 days. Ben Richards enters a contest where he must avoid detection and death from everyone for a set length of time.
The Long Walk
Also King, but written under the Bachman name. 100 boys enter a contest where they must walk as long as they can until only one is left. Their speed must stay above 4mph or they get a warning. After 3 warnings, your next lapse results in a 'ticket.' Of course, getting a ticket means getting your brains blown out.
Battle Royale
42 kids placed on an island. There, they must fight to the death until only one is left.
The Hunger Games
24 kids placed in an arena where they must fight until one remains. Was well done for a YA novel.
The Running Man
Short, but surprisingly one of King's stronger pieces, and to think he wrote it in 3 days. Ben Richards enters a contest where he must avoid detection and death from everyone for a set length of time.
The Long Walk
Also King, but written under the Bachman name. 100 boys enter a contest where they must walk as long as they can until only one is left. Their speed must stay above 4mph or they get a warning. After 3 warnings, your next lapse results in a 'ticket.' Of course, getting a ticket means getting your brains blown out.