Running Man

    Running Man

    by Stephen King (estimated - please verify)

    Ages 14-181982
    Young Adult

    Without additional context, there are multiple books with this title. The most notable may be Stephen King's dystopian thriller about a man forced to participate in a deadly televised game show for the entertainment of audiences in a totalitarian future society. The story explores themes of media manipulation, class inequality, and survival against overwhelming odds. Please verify the specific author and edition as there are several books with this title.

    1982Published
    Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Thriller

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    Social or Historical Topics
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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