The Green Mile

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About this book

The Green Mile is a 1996 serial novel by American writer Stephen King. It tells the story of death row supervisor Paul Edgecombe's encounter with John Coffey, an unusual inmate who displays inexplicable healing and empathetic abilities. The serial novel was originally released in six volumes before being republished as a single-volume work. The book is an example of magical realism. The Green Mile won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel in 1996. In 1997, The Green Mile was nominated as Best Novel for the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award. In 2003 the book was listed on the BBC's The Big Read poll of the UK's "best-loved novel". ---------- Contains: 1. The Two Dead Girls 2. The Mouse on the Mile 3. Coffey's Hands 4. The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix 5. Night Journey 6. Coffey on the Mile

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4.5/5 · 377372 readers · 465 pages · ≈ 8 h 37 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The Green Mile?

About ≈ 8 h 37 m — 465 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Green Mile~8 h 37 m

How many pages is The Green Mile?

465 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Green Mile465

What genre is The Green Mile?

It sits on the Paranormal, Horror, Thriller shelves.

Has The Green Mile been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Green Mile (2000), The Green Mile (1999).

Is The Green Mile in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in The Green Mile?

The main characters include Bowser, Mr. Jingles, Sir Galahad, Steamboat Willie.

Where does The Green Mile take place?

It is set in United States, Briar Ridge, Georgia Pines during 1932.

Who wrote The Green Mile?

Stephen King.

Setting United StatesBriar RidgeGeorgia Pines Time period 1932 Characters BowserMr. JinglesSir GalahadSteamboat Willie
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