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The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Travel Biography & Memoir

by Slavomir Rawicz

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4.18 (10.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1956
description 256 pages

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 10.2K reader ratings. First published in 1956. The book spans 256 pages.

About The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom

The harrowing true tale of seven escaped Soviet prisoners who desperately marched out of Siberia through China, the Gobi Desert, Tibet, and over the Himalayas to British India.

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Author Slavomir Rawicz
Published 1956
Pages 256
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 4.18 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,188

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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10.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.18, The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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4.02
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom?

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom worth reading?

Based on 10.2K reader ratings, The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom?

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom has 256 pages.

Who wrote The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom?

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom was written by Slavomir Rawicz. It was first published in 1956.

What is the ISBN for The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom?

The ISBN-13 for The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom is 9781592289450.0.

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