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Violence
A lot
Significant action-thriller violence — contestants are hunted and killed throughout
Language
Some
King/Bachman's direct language
Sexual Content
None
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of corporate dystopia, class warfare, and one desperate man's impossible choice
What this book is about
Same content as The Running Man (Bachman). King's dystopian thriller about Ben Richards who enters a game show where contestants are hunted across America. Significant violence; the action-thriller format keeps the pace fast. Appropriate for teens and adults who enjoy action thrillers.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Action-thriller violence throughout
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