5: I loved it
4: It was good
3: Average
2: Only so-so
1: I didn't like it
Never read
Bracket #7: The Green Mile (1996)
The Green Mile, 1996
Please vote for The Green Mile 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.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also five, first and so far only book to make me cry.
This should be a ten.......book and movie both. Unfortunately I was limited to giving it a 5
Spoiler:
"Head Clear. Mouth shut. See Much. Say little." Roland Deschain
"Go your way, I'll take the long way 'round. Ill find my own way down, as I should." Ben Howard
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!Originally Posted by Shannon
"Head Clear. Mouth shut. See Much. Say little." Roland Deschain
"Go your way, I'll take the long way 'round. Ill find my own way down, as I should." Ben Howard
sorry guys. I loved Shawshank and The Body, but I was bored to unconsciousness by TGM.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I clearly remember buying the individual editions - and being hooked!
Loved it.
sk
Oh no Jean! I guess this is the King era where we disagree
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.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
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
I see... and yes, I know that I am maybe the only one who didn't like it... sorry...
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good solid 4.
Yep.
I also bought these as originally released in the serialized editions with that wait between parts. Loved it.Oh no Jean! I guess this is the King era where we disagree
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.
5
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!
"Head Clear. Mouth shut. See Much. Say little." Roland Deschain
"Go your way, I'll take the long way 'round. Ill find my own way down, as I should." Ben Howard
I wish he would do another story like that.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
5 for me.
Sloth Love Chunk
Last chance to vote! the poll is closing!
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
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.Uh not really, the movie was way average, the novel is amazing.
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
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.
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
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
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