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 emotional sad 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 13,934 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 77%
dark 75%
mysterious 47%
tense 42%
reflective 36%
challenging 24%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.42

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