The Green Mile by Stephen King

435 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark emotional sad medium-paced
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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 17,234 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 75%
dark 74%
mysterious 45%
tense 42%
reflective 37%
challenging 24%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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