The Green Mile - Stephen King

John Coffey arrives at Cold Mountain Penitentiary ready to walk "The Green Mile" for the murder of the twin girls under his protection. Prison Guard Paul Edgecombe has a duty to ensure even the most psychopathic of murderers such as Billy "The Kid" Wharton journey along the mile towards the electric chair is a peaceful one. Why then does Paul start to doubt Coffey's guilt and what does Coffey mean when he says, "I tried to take it back but it was too late"? Stephen King's "The Green Mile" is that rarest of beasts, a novel that has a wide appeal crossing numerous genres along the way. Perhaps it is because it was ...  Read the complete review

The Green Mile was one of Stephen King's "experiments", written and published in serial form, like one of the old Charles Dickens novels. It also represents one of his best books - certainly of his more recent output. For those of you who have seen neither the film nor the book, here's the plot: a strange, giant of a black man is convicted of raping and murdering two children in 1930s America. Whilst awaiting his fate on Death Row, the guards on his prison block begin to realise that there is something very special about their latest prisoner. The Green Mile is a superbly structured and well paced book. It is full of surprises and plot ...  Read the complete review

As anyone will know who knows me, I am a very faithful fan of one Mr Stephen King, author extraordinaire (my personal opinion of course!). The first book I ever read of his was Salem's Lot (which I will review in due course!) and ever since that day, many years ago, I have been hooked on his books and all of the film adaptations of those books. The Green Mile is one book that I have read many times and my copy is getting very careworn and dog-eared looking but it still comes out on a regular basis and is read again and again. Because I am such a prolific reader, my family always know what to buy me for presents - just get me books or book vouchers and I am ...  Read the complete review

I loved this book, being a Stephen King fan for many years I had to get this once I'd seen the film. It's a genuine masterpiece. Basic Plot: ----------- Following a double rape/murder of 2 young girls in a small town, a huge Black man named John Coffey is arrested at the scene and tried for the crime. He's sentenced to die in the electric chair at Cold Mountain Prison. Under the watchful eye of Paul Edgescombe and Brutus "Brutal" Howell he sees his term out, witnessing all manner of cruelties and degredation from both his fellow inmates and the young, protected guard Percy Whetmore. His term ends in a momentous climax (will ...  Read the complete review

After reading the back of the book I was a little bit dubious of whether I was going to enjoy King's latest overing. I am so glad that I did. A story set in an old time jail that was told through the eyes of a head jailer with a urinary problem. The story holds your attention for the whole time that you read it and once I had finished it I wanted to read it again. Since finishing the book I have seen the fiel staring Tom Hanks. Although I am not usually a big fan of Stephen Kings novels when they go to movie, take lawnmower man for example!!, the movie does the book justice and is well worth a look. I would still advice reading the book first ...  Read the complete review