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Very rarely does a book ever move me the way the 'Green Mile' did. Stephen King has a way of reaching in and pulling out the emotions of the human heart. I cried when I read the book, I cried during the movie (both times.) There is never a dull or boring moment in this book and, as always, King captivates the readers attention and takes them to a different place and time.

The characters in this novel are solid and very real. Each
character could reflect the person(s) that some of us try to

hide. From the seemingly 'bold' Percy Wetmore, who deep inside is a timid and frightened man, to the compassionate and hurting John Coffey. As one reviewer said, John Coffey is the perfect example of Christ, whether King intended that or not. Judged and rejected by most everyone, a seemingly wanderer, whose mission was unknown to most. But yet had a heart of compassion and mercy, whose presence was simply healing to anyone he came in contact with (and still is.)

This story is narrated by Paul Edgecombe, a correction officer at a death-row prison. There, he meets the gentle giant named John Coffey; a man accused of raping and murdering two little girls. Edgecombe eventually befriends Coffey and begins to believe that he is innocent. Edgecombe realizes that there's something very unique about John Coffey. I won't go any further for fear of giving away the plot.

This story will keep you up to the wee hours of the morning and will not dissapoint you. If you have not read this book, read it, even if you don't like Stephen King.

The work of Stephen King can be touch and go at times. More or less, he nails it every time. Especially th 70's and 80's classics that represent his best work. And while his books that are about killers, ghosts, and various other types of horiffic types of characters are crazy and fun and impeccably written, it's his quiter books that are about people and mostly character driven type stories that come off as his most satisfying because of his incredible ability to write characters. To create them, to give them a voice, and to make them real. Ones that might have fantastical elements to them in some way, but are more about reality. "Dolores Claiborne" comes to mind. And that is what he delivers with series of "Green Mile" books. A mini-series of books?. It was a novel and fun idea, but one that has not been done much in recent times. I can say that from reading the first book, you are as hooked as you always are with any other Stephen King release. I could not wait for the next chapter to come out and usually read them in a day or two. The series is that good and that compelling. It's very much character based and character driven. It takes place down in the south in a prison, Cold Mountain Penitentiary, in 1932. The writing describing the south and getting the talk and dialogue down for that part of the country was on the mark by King. The narrator of the story is an old man in present time who is resinding in a rest home. He is prison guard, Paul Edgecomb, and through his tale we meet him back in 1932 as well as his fellow guards. One of whom stands out far more than all the others. A certain guard named Percy Wetmore. An oily, sniveling rat that seems no better than some of the inmates. The tale takes place in E block and is filled with odd characters. Characters who are waiting out their time until it is time for them to walk that finale mile. The Green Mile. Inmates like William Wharton, who has been dubbed as "Billy The Kid", is a sad sack criminal who has lost it. And we cannot forget Mr. Jingles. Who exactly is someone that would have that name?. Well, I'll let you find that one out on your own. One inmate in particular, John Coffey, stands out. Charged with murder, Edgecomb and the others around him soon learn that Mr. Coffey, a moountain of man, has a special gift. A gift that can help and heal others. What comes of this is if this man really is innocent and was trying to help the very people he was charged of killing, or if he simply lost control and is guilty as charged. King creates supporting characters that are as memorable as always and gives incredible moments, that are either big or small, but memorable nonetheless. There is one nasty part of the serial that happens, and it is the only time in the moment when King goes for the shock and gore that pop up in his other books. It is intelligently written, beautifully told, and memorable. Take the time to walk this mile.

I was deeply touched by this book. It is captivating and engrossing. It took me all of two days to finish. It was hard for me to actually put the book down. The story is wonderfully written and the characters are very well developed, almost so that you would think they were real people. This book made me laugh and cry all at the same time. It is different than any other Stephen King book I have ever read in the sense that is not filled with the usual horror found in most of King's works, but it none the less a haunting read, just not in the way you would think. It is one of the best books I have read in years. I would highly recommend it.