Bracket #7: The Green Mile (1996)

[Jean]

The Green Mile, 1996
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Green_Mile_Hardback_face.jpg

Please vote for The Green Mile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Green_Mile_(novel)) using the following scale:

5: I loved it
4: It was good
3: Average
2: Only so-so
1: I didn't like it

If you haven't read this book yet, please vote Never Read. Feel free to discuss your votes in this thread.

[mae]

Also five, first and so far only book to make me cry.

[blavigne]

This should be a ten.......book and movie both. Unfortunately I was limited to giving it a 5
I bawl like a baby every time I read or see John Coffey's execution scene. Every time.

[Shannon]

Never read. Not sure why I haven't read this yet. I would think this could be grouped in with Shawshank and The Body, both of which I LOVED.

[blavigne]

Never read. Not sure why I haven't read this yet. I would think this could be grouped in with Shawshank and The Body, both of which I LOVED.

You are right, I think. I also loved Shawshank and The Body..........this one is more than worth your time!

[Jean]

sorry guys. I loved Shawshank and The Body, but I was bored to unconsciousness by TGM.

[frik]

I clearly remember buying the individual editions - and being hooked!
Loved it.

sk

[Heather19]

sorry guys. I loved Shawshank and The Body, but I was bored to unconsciousness by TGM.

Oh no Jean! I guess this is the King era where we disagree :lol:

And for what it's worth, I gave this one a 5. And like frik, I bought these when they were first released individually. And it was tough waiting till the next month to continue the story.

[alkanto]

This was the 3rd King book I read...and I absolutely loved it! it was a good book to read while waiting to be able to buy The Drawing of the Three. Gave it a 5

[Jean]

I see... and yes, I know that I am maybe the only one who didn't like it... sorry...

[divemaster]

Good solid 4.

[pathoftheturtle]

Good solid 4.Yep.

[Patrick]

I clearly remember buying the individual editions - and being hooked!
Loved it.

sk



sorry guys. I loved Shawshank and The Body, but I was bored to unconsciousness by TGM.

Oh no Jean! I guess this is the King era where we disagree :lol:

And for what it's worth, I gave this one a 5. And like frik, I bought these when they were first released individually. And it was tough waiting till the next month to continue the story.
I also bought these as originally released in the serialized editions with that wait between parts. Loved it.

5

[Robert Fulman]

The Green Mile was the first Stephen King book I read (and I was 19 at the time). My then-girlfriend (now-wife) and I bought two copies of each book as they came out, and it made for the best reading experience I had ever had. The need to wait a month before finding out what would happen next was exhilirating (and frustrating!) We are planning to re-read the series soon, and I think we might institute a one volume per month rule.

[blavigne]

The Green Mile was the first Stephen King book I read (and I was 19 at the time). My then-girlfriend (now-wife) and I bought two copies of each book as they came out, and it made for the best reading experience I had ever had. The need to wait a month before finding out what would happen next was exhilirating (and frustrating!) We are planning to re-read the series soon, and I think we might institute a one volume per month rule.

cool! I read it that way too the first time.........it was fun! :)

[Heather19]

I wish he would do another story like that.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

5 for me.

[Jean]

Last chance to vote! the poll is closing!

[mae]

The poll has closed. The Green Mile has earned a FAS (final average score) of 4.720000000 or 94.40%, placing 1st (winner) in this bracket. It will be moving on to Round 2.

[Merlin1958]

The poll has closed. The Green Mile has earned a FAS (final average score) of 4.720000000 or 94.40%, placing 1st (winner) in this bracket. It will be moving on to Round 2.

Good Deal!!! Great book and even better movie, IMHO!!!!!

[mae]

Uh not really, the movie was way average, the novel is amazing. :)

[Merlin1958]

Uh not really, the movie was way average, the novel is amazing. :)

You're entitled to your opinion. That was mine. I'll edit it as such.

[pathoftheturtle]

The movie's not particularly inspired, but it's at least very faithful, making it nearly as good as the novel, a rarity for Stephen King. Oh, and the actors were remarkable.

[fernandito]

The movie's not particularly inspired, but it's at least very faithful, making it nearly as good as the novel, a rarity for Stephen King. Oh, and the actors were remarkable.

Yup, especially Sam Rockwell - that guy was amazing.

[Heather19]

I think the movie is easily one of the best adaptations of a King story. Not only is it faithful to the book, but it is also extremely well made. So you get the best of both worlds :)

[Patrick]

I think the movie is easily one of the best adaptations of a King story. Not only is it faithful to the book, but it is also extremely well made. So you get the best of both worlds :) Agree completely. I felt the same way about The Body/Stand By Me, and also Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption/Shawshank Redemption.

[Merlin1958]

I think the movie is easily one of the best adaptations of a King story. Not only is it faithful to the book, but it is also extremely well made. So you get the best of both worlds :) Agree completely. I felt the same way about The Body/Stand By Me, and also Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption/Shawshank Redemption.

Ditto!!!!

[blavigne]

Also agree. I absolutely LOVE the Green Mile as a movie. The acting was superb. Michael Clarke Duncan nailed John Coffey to the tee. I watch that movie every chance I get. Also love Stand by Me and Shawshank. Excellent movies and true to the books.