The Green Mile by Stephen King

453 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

 Stephen King’s international bestselling – and highly acclaimed – novel, also a hugely successful film starring Tom HanksThe Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain peni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,327 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 77%
dark 74%
mysterious 49%
tense 42%
reflective 33%
challenging 23%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.41

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