The Green Mile by Stephen King

The Green Mile

The Green Mile #1-6

Stephen King

592 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Stephen King’s classic #1 New York Times bestselling dramatic serial novel and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks!Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,643 reviews

Moods

sad 78%
emotional 77%
dark 74%
mysterious 49%
tense 43%
reflective 32%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 20%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.41

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