The Green Mile: A No. 1 Bestselling Classic

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Stephen King's iconic masterpiece is a highly acclaimed international bestselling novel, which was also adapted into a hugely successful film starting Tom Hanks.

The Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain penitentiary's electric chair. In 1932 the newest resident on death row is John Coffey, a giant black man convicted of the brutal murder of two little girls. But nothing is as it seems with John Coffey, and around him unfolds a bizarre and horrifying story.

Evil murderer or holy innocent - whichever he is - Coffey has strange powers which may yet offer salvation to others, even if they can do nothing to save him.

Readers are reading The Green Mile through their fingers:

'This is King at the top of his game. It's the perfect length with all six parts, it ends well, and he doesn't rely on horror or too much salty language to tell a fantastic story . . . Seriously, this is my favourite book I've read from him. Go read it if you haven't already' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Shocking, poignant, thought-provoking. A great story that will transport you into the story and make you feel the characters' pain and agony. Well-written, wonderful characters, compassionate storyline. Stephen King is at his peak here' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This particular book gave me rather noticeable palpitations and for a moment or two, it made me feel quite faint . . . I very much doubt that I'll be able to forget this book for the years ahead of me' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A beautiful, touching book which I am never going to forget' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Overall, this was a wonderful reading experience and I already know that this story is going to stay with me for the rest of my life' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I went through all sorts of emotions when reading this story. The writing is vivid and the story believable and you feel and experience everything this tale has to offer . . . If you have this on your TBR Shelf ........... Do yourself a favour this summer and bump it right up to the top of the pile' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Stephen King's iconic masterpiece is a highly acclaimed international bestselling novel, which was also adapted into a hugely successful film starting Tom Hanks. The Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain penitentiary's...

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389 reviews
Christine Cole
August 27, 2026
I have to admit I have not read the book , but I saw the film recently and was so pleased to find that Justice was served for horrific crimes. I am an ordinary person and although I was extremely shocked I can only say thank you for clarifying dreadful murderous people as bloodthirsty and disgusting as they were receiving the punishment they deserved.
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P J
June 1, 2015
Many people have informed me that the book is much better than the film. I disagree, but wouldn't go so far as state that the film is better than the book. They're both equally good, though the book has a few more details the film left out, and a slightly different timeline.
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Adam McDonough
October 15, 2022
By far the most awesome work of art by the one deserving of the title of "Master" & "Sir", Mr King-of which he has proven himself to be (of all 3 titles), Unequivocally & Absolutely the Undisputed Masterpiece of THE GOD of fiction literature with this supercharged, hyper realistic, fully fleshed out (enough to live & breathe in its own right), thrilling, emotionally & thought provokingly read to easily be mistaken for an amazing piece of history, yet far more vivid & 3d, colourful, light & dark:A truly believable tale of holiness to unadulterated evil & every shade/texture between the 2; every subtle & garish progression of contrasts & similarities of the opposing poles, all in the finest medium yet to be beaten through the ingenious imagination of an intellect more prodigious than any other of either non-fiction or fiction. The Mind equal to the task & nuances of creation itself.The intellect that defines imagination by the miracle of giving life & breath, heartbeat & soul to stories.
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About the author

STEPHEN KING is the author of more than seventy books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His titles include Firestarter, Misery and The Talisman (co-written with Peter Straub).Many of his titles are the basis for major motion pictures including IT, Stand By Me (adapted from The Body) and The Shawshank Redemption, which is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.King is the recipient of The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence 2022, the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, 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 Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

STEPHEN KING is the author of more than seventy books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His titles include Firestarter, Misery and The Talisman (co-written with Peter Straub).Many of his titles are the basis for major motion pictures including IT, Stand By Me (adapted from The Body) and The Sha...

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