They were sisters, and the picture-perfect image of innocence. No one could understand their brutal deaths, not even the man who killed them. But J...
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Jan 09, 2012
BoekenTrol
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Just a random thought: I bought and read this first book in the feuilleton (according to the note in the front cover) before the English edition was published.
First time I read a book in feuilleton form. I liked it, although stop reading in the middle of a story is very unpleasant... I wanted to know how things would go on, with Coffey, but also with the guards.
There's not much happening here in this first book, just a lot of explaining, getting to know the characters. More...
First time I read a book in feuilleton form. I liked it, although stop reading in the middle of a story is very unpleasant... I wanted to know how things would go on, with Coffey, but also with the guards.
There's not much happening here in this first book, just a lot of explaining, getting to know the characters. More...
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Mar 08, 2011
Jamie
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I love this story, but I have never sat down to actually read it through before now. I am actually pretty surprised at how faithful the movie adaptation is to the story so far. I recall quite a bit of narration in the movie, but I know they do not go to the depths the books do. There is a bit more nebulous an idea of a solid timeline in the books than in the movie, which I think is probably more true to the idea of the story, since Paul is telling us the story from the standpoint of an older man
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Aug 30, 2011
melydia
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Not a whole lot happens in this section except for exposition: you learn of John Coffey’s crime, brutally murdering and raping two young sisters, and you get to know the narrator (Paul) and some of his coworkers. One thing I noticed was that Coffey’s guilt is just assumed without much in the way of evidence. This big black man is found holding the two corpses and sobbing away, and everybody figures he must have been the one who killed them. “I couldn’t help it” could have multiple meanings, e
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Feb 07, 2012
I'm not used to reading books in a series like this; I expect it'll be hard to review each piece individually. I also definitely wouldn't have enjoyed reading it in serial form as it came out. I don't like starting a *series* before the whole thing is finished, I can't imagine how batty waiting for the next part of one book would have made me.
This is mostly backstory, introducing us to the characters (including the mouse), giving us the story of what happened to the girls, etc. I More...
This is mostly backstory, introducing us to the characters (including the mouse), giving us the story of what happened to the girls, etc. I More...
Jan 10, 2010
Lauren
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When I first came upon The Green Mile, it was in the form of something book fans dread most: the movie. Though it was relevant (we were studying the death penalty) and I had to watch it anyway, I actually really enjoyed the movie. Now that I've picked up the book, I'm hoping my mind will let me forget all the details of the movie so I can read them! ;D
This is the first book, focusing on the arrival of John Coffey, a man accused of raping and killing nine year old twin girls. Upon me More...
This is the first book, focusing on the arrival of John Coffey, a man accused of raping and killing nine year old twin girls. Upon me More...
Oct 07, 2010
Matt
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Hook: How would you feel when it is your turn to walk the green mile to your death.
Review:Two innocence little girls brutally murdered, nobody knows why they were murdered. John Coffey the murder didn’t even understand why he killed them. In his time in prison he learns new insight about his life and the one who will walk him down the green mile. Walking the green mile is when your time in life is up. Sparky awaits you.
Reconmedation: I would highly recommend this book to More...
Review:Two innocence little girls brutally murdered, nobody knows why they were murdered. John Coffey the murder didn’t even understand why he killed them. In his time in prison he learns new insight about his life and the one who will walk him down the green mile. Walking the green mile is when your time in life is up. Sparky awaits you.
Reconmedation: I would highly recommend this book to More...
Aug 12, 2011
Shane
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Brilliant! King does it again and this time he got to torture his readers in the process. Publishing The Green Mile as a serial series was a stroke of sheer evil genius; 100 pages at a time. Waiting six weeks for the next installment was exciting and excruciating.
A wonderful divergence from King's typical horror stuff. Suspenseful, unflinchingly human, and heart wrenching. I loved it!
My favorite King book(s) to date.
A wonderful divergence from King's typical horror stuff. Suspenseful, unflinchingly human, and heart wrenching. I loved it!
My favorite King book(s) to date.
Jun 13, 2010
Nicole
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I know Stephen King can write; I really like his short stories. This book, however, was just boring. I couldn't wait to finish it and have no intention of slogging through the rest of the story. I didn't connect with the characters, nor the plot. I'm surprised that it was made into a movie (that I have no intention of seeing). Perhaps it was Stephen King's name that moved it from book to movie. Who knows?
Nov 08, 2011
Kerra
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This part of The Green Mile was wonderful. I loved every page and can't wait to read the next one!
So far the book is right on the money with the movie that I have seen. However, the book has alot more insight on the characters and who they truely were. Although the movie did an amazing job or portraying the characters emotions and was darn near perfectly on mark with the book.
I love this little section of The Green Mile and hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
So far the book is right on the money with the movie that I have seen. However, the book has alot more insight on the characters and who they truely were. Although the movie did an amazing job or portraying the characters emotions and was darn near perfectly on mark with the book.
I love this little section of The Green Mile and hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
Dec 15, 2011
Shelly♥
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Well, I am intrigued. This is just the beginning of the tale, and there are all kinds of little bits and pieces that make no sense. I'm trying to sit back and think a little about what's been said, before I go on. I already have this "tension", this sense of dread for what will happen.
Oct 01, 2011
Kalliste
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This was one of the first books I ever bought myself, at age 12. As I was already a King fan I loved the idea of these 'little' books. So much so that I pounced on the consequent ones every month.
Great, easy reading and I still own those same books now, 15yrs later.
Great, easy reading and I still own those same books now, 15yrs later.
Apr 28, 2010
J.
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I am not happy about having this book put out in six small books, but they are Stephen King and they are good.
The first one is about the killing of two girls and the man blamed for their deaths.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
The first one is about the killing of two girls and the man blamed for their deaths.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
Jan 23, 2012
Allie
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This book was of course part one of a six part series. I enjoyed this emotional kind of weird book. This review will be short due to the shortness of the book. The green Mile is my first Stephen King so I'm hoping it will be as good as it is praised to be.
Mar 25, 2011
Beth
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I loved the entire Green Mile Seris. Every 6 weeks a new Vol. would come out. I enjoyed the suspense of not only the story, but waiting and looking forward to the next one. I wish he would do this again. It was a great idea from the past.
Sep 25, 2010
Catherine
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I'm working my way through "The Green Mile" the way it was originally intended, chapbook by chapbook (though I'm not torturing myself by waiting a month between each installment!). This is an excellent beginning.
May 25, 2010
Bradley
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Eerie and fascinating. King is a damned good writer. Too bad I have seen the movie, but the book carries the story well on its own. Definitely looking forward to the next part of the series.
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Sep 27, 2011
Carles
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Una novela por entregas buenísima!
Una historia muy original, tierna, misteriosa y a ratos dura.
No me extraña que la película (bastante fiel al libro) sea tan buena.
Una historia muy original, tierna, misteriosa y a ratos dura.
No me extraña que la película (bastante fiel al libro) sea tan buena.
Jul 06, 2011
Liz
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Steven King did a very good job in writing this chap book.
The storyline, albeit back and forth, is one that will
leave you itching for the next book in the series!
The storyline, albeit back and forth, is one that will
leave you itching for the next book in the series!
Nov 16, 2011
Luisito
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Mmmmh... In general was a good beginning, however I think the best is coming...
En general, fue un buen comienzo, sin embargo, pienso que lo mejor está por venir...
En general, fue un buen comienzo, sin embargo, pienso que lo mejor está por venir...
Jan 26, 2011
Alex
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Kind of gripping first part of this 6-part novel..But I enjoyed it. I like how the order of events are moved around and explained at different times. So far this is the only part that was graphic, out of the first three that is.
Jan 10, 2010
Grace
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Dec 12, 2010
Peregrine 12
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King had me all the way on this one. Best part: he didn't know where he was going, either, when he put out these serial novels. A fun ride!
Dec 09, 2010
Manda
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Really enjoyed this a slightly different type of story to Steve King's normal style would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Oct 27, 2010
SmarterLilac
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This was as far as I got in The Green Mile series, and this was around the time I all but gave up on King. (Sorry, Steve.)
Aug 02, 2010
Lovania
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Pretty good. I didn't finish it, but that was because I had to read a different book for English, so, it was good yeah.
Aug 12, 2011
Claudia
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I really liked this series,no creepy story,but a story that could have been pulled from the newspapers in the south,back in the 50's.Yes,King does his weird stuff,but it fits in nicely,but is not the main part of the story.Many characters,and stories within themselves.From beginning to end a great read.Then,go rent the movie,Tom Hanks,and a host of others do the movie justice,of course,not every part is included,but great anyway.
Dec 02, 2010
Dee
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This is one of Stephen King's series that I loved. I even enjoyed how they published them.
Sep 21, 2011
James
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One down and five to go. This is a re-read but looking forward to the story again.
