Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

The Green Mile by Stephen King

8 reviews

joshkiba13's review against another edition

mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A pretty interesting concept to be explored, narrated by the head guard on the execution block of a prison in the 30s. It was really interesting to see what moral qualms such an occupation would give you. I wish there had been more story with John Coffey, the prisoner that the whole story revolves around. Still, it was well told and the reader did a great job with the audiobook. It would have been cool to have read this as a serial novel in the 90s, but alas I was still a few years away from conception.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Child death, Gore, and Rape

Minor: Racial slurs and Chronic illness

megbroache's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Hate crime, Car accident, Homophobia, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Chronic illness, Rape, Racism, Cancer, Physical abuse, and Pedophilia

rat_leoo's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Slavery, Pedophilia, Blood, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Police brutality, Violence, Child death, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Cursing, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Murder

asourceoffiction's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I first read The Green Mile about 20 years ago, and I adored it then. But reading it again having explored a lot more of King's catalogue was an even better experience. It's reminded me that this is truly one of my favourite of his books.

The other stark reminder in this book is how incredibly well King can write about grief and regret, with minimal horrific content (though of course there's some pretty grim stuff too). The emotional heft in this story is so brilliantly done. As expected I was a blubbering mess at the end (as I am every time I watch the film).

The characters are what make this wonderful book. Paul, Brutal, Harry and Dean are so much fun to read, and John Coffey remains one of my favourite literary characters of all time. Oh, and of course Mr Jingles!

The nature of good and evil is inherent throughout and the book is steeped in sadness. But there's humour and joy too, and it's the kind of book that really gets under your skin.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Racial slurs, Medical trauma, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Rape and Violence

mduffy18's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the greatest books ever written. This and the movie never fail to make me cry. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Gore, and Racial slurs

jackbifrost's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Gun violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

finn_vibing's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Chronic illness, and Cursing

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death

booksthatgotmeshook's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Dementia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Medical content, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Violence, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Blood, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence