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The Green Mile

The Complete Serial Novel
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The Green Mile by Stephen King takes readers to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, where death row supervisor Paul Edgecombe encounters John Coffey, a gentle giant with extraordinary abilities. The story explores themes of justice, humanity, and the supernatural as Paul's beliefs are challenged by the events surrounding those held on the Green Mile.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories that blend supernatural elements with deep emotional resonance and compelling character development. Set in a prison's death row during the 1930s, this novel weaves a gripping tale of mystery, moral contradiction, and redemption, offering a profound exploration of human nature and justice. Stephen King's mastery in creating atmospheric tension and heartfelt narratives will appeal to fans of thought-provoking horror.

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The Green Mile

Repackaged to tie in with Castlerock's major motion picture release of the season, starring Tom Hanks. At Cold Mountain Penitentiary, prison guard Paul Edgecombe has seen the good, the evil, the innocent, and the guilty. But he's never seen anything like new prisoner John Coffey.

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Masterfully told and as suspenseful as it is haunting, The Green Mile is 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, each awaits his turn to walk "the Green Mile," the lime-coloured linoleum corridor leading to a final meeting with Old Sparky, Cold Mountain's electric chair.

Prison guard Paul Edgecombe has seen his share of oddities over the years working the Mile, but he's never seen anything like John Coffeyβ€”a man with the body of a giant and the mind of a child, condemned for a crime terrifying in its violence and shocking in its depravity. And in this place of ultimate retribution, Edgecombe is about to discover the terrible, wondrous truth about John Coffeyβ€”a truth that will challenge his most cherished beliefs...

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The Green Mile is often praised for its deeply engaging narrative and emotional depth. Reviewers appreciate Stephen King's ability to blend elements of horror and the supernatural with a profound exploration of human nature. The characters are described as memorable and well-developed, with particular affection for the complex relationship between the prison guards and inmates. The storytelling is noted for its poignant and thought-provoking themes, leaving a lasting impact on readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501192265

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 April 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: End of Watch, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel and an AT&T Audience Network original television series). His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic works The Dark Tower, It, Pet Sematary, and Doctor Sleep are the basis for major motion pictures, with It now the highest grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

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