THE GREEN MILE
Written by: Stephen King
What an exhilarating read this book has been. The characters came to life on every page. It isn’t often you come across a book so genuine, strange, but heart felt. I had a hard time putting this book down and read it in long, fast sweeps. It is an extremely well written, page turner. If you haven’t read it before, I advise you to get a copy of it. 9/10 rating.
I know a lot of people judge this book by its movie. In this instance, I think that is a fair judgment. The book and the movie go hand in hand, more so than any other book and movie I have come across. It has been a few years since seeing the movie, but from what I remember, it was brilliant and exciting just like the book. I always advise reading the book first, but if you have already seen the movie, go back and read the book anyway. It is worth it.
There are scenes written in prison so well done; you would think you are standing outside of one of the cells. I admired the plot and all the characters, even the pesky ones. They were unpredictable, which added a lot to the story. Paul Edgecombe is an extremely well-rounded protagonist, following his journey through the years working death row was more than your average King experience.
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