Tag: book-reviews
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Spoilers Ahead: Charley’s Unexpected Redemption in The Long Walk Home
Irredeemable evil has long been a staple of fiction, but in recent years, we’ve seen a shift toward more nuanced villains—from subverting expectations to exploring stories from the antagonist’s point of view. In contrast to contemporary writing tropes, in creating Charley in The Long Walk Home: When the Power Dies, I originally intended him to…
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Rainy Camps and Post-Apocalyptic Journeys: The Books That Inspired The Long Walk Home
What sparks the creation of a new story? For me, writing The Long Walk Home: When the Power Dies was a journey shaped by the books that left an indelible mark on my imagination. From tales of survival to stories of youthful courage, these works inspired the themes of hope, resilience, and discovery in my…
Michael H. Ritterhouse 