The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz
"The Long Walk" is a harrowing narrative of a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian gulag during World War II, and undertake a treacherous journey through the harsh Siberian wilderness, the Gobi desert, the Himalayas, and finally to India. The story is based on the author's own experiences and portrays the indomitable human spirit, survival against all odds, camaraderie, and the will to freedom.
The 8232nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- Polish
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 240-320
- Words
- 96,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 53rd on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)