Ep. 17 | La lunga marcia

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (Non si uccidono così neanche i cavalli) è un romanzo di Horace McCoy (nota: l'opera è di Horace McCoy; citazione attribuita nel podcast al film), che descrive le maratone di ballo della Grande Depressione come espressione di miseria e sfruttamento. L'opera ritrae partecipanti esausti che competono in prove senza fine per un premio simbolico, mettendo in luce disperazione, degrado morale e il cinismo sociale. Il romanzo è celebre per il suo tono cupo e la critica sociale feroce, poi adattato in un famoso film del 1969. Tematicamente è spesso accostato a storie di sopravvivenza collettiva e competizioni estreme.

Published in 1986, 'It' is a horror novel by Stephen King that follows the experiences of seven children in Derry, Maine, as they are terrorized by an evil entity known as 'It'. The story alternates between two periods: 1958, when the children first encounter 'It', and 1985, when they reunite as adults to confront the monster once more. 'It' takes on various forms to exploit the fears of its victims, most commonly appearing as the clown Pennywise. The novel explores themes of childhood trauma, the power of memory, and the enduring impact of evil on the lives of its victims. It is known for its detailed world-building and the vivid depiction of the fictional town of Derry, where the story unfolds.

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Set in Chamberlain, Maine, 'Carrie' by Stephen King tells the story of Carietta 'Carrie' White, a 16-year-old girl who is ridiculed and bullied by her peers and abused by her ultra-religious mother, Margaret. Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers after a humiliating incident in the school locker room where she gets her first period. The story unfolds through multiple narratives, including newspaper reports, court transcripts, and personal memoirs, detailing Carrie's transformation from a shy and isolated girl to a force of vengeance. After being humiliated at the school prom, Carrie unleashes her powers, causing widespread destruction and death in the town. The novel explores themes of ostracism, bullying, and the psychological trauma experienced by its characters.