The movie, "The Green Mile" tempted me to read the book as I wanted to understand more about this character called John Coffey, an enigma wrapped in a mystery (as the author had described him). John Coffey, like the Coffee, only spelled differently, is a surreal mix of complexity and simplicity that is not valued by the commoners like us.
Paul Edgecomb is the protagonist of the story. He, who was the prison guard at Cold Mountain Penitentiary in the 1930's, unfold the character of John Coffey. The story uncovers many dimensions of the people in the world. The good and the bad, righteous and hypocrites, guilty and innocent, almost all shades of humanity are covered in the book.
Mary:
This was a thrilling book. It's not often that I put aside many hours to read.
After reading the book I decided that watching the film would equally thrilling; which turned out to be a disappointment. I suppose I should not assume the film would be as good as the book.
When you get to the end of the book (last 50 pages or so) do not read it in public. It will have you in tears and forgetting where you are. i give it 4-5 only because i wish it was longer and (to not give anything away) told about "the end" maybe a spiritual reunion.
Guest6 years ago
whoever copies these books has done a terrible job. cant even read have the words... so irritating.
Guest7 years ago
I really liked the way John Coffey was trying to save people's life with his mysterious powers........
Guest7 years ago
I really did like the movie a lot...have not read the book yet
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