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The Green Mile

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Hear this history-making serial novel - from cliffhanger to cliffhanger - in its entirety. When it first appeared, one volume per month, Stephen King's The Green Mile was an unprecedented publishing triumph: all six volumes ended up on the New York Times best seller list - simultaneously - and delighted millions of fans the world over.

Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, each awaits his turn to walk the Green Mile, keeping a date with "Old Sparky," Cold Mountain's electric chair. Prison guard Paul Edgecombe has seen his share of oddities in his years working the Mile. But he's never seen anyone like John Coffey, a man with the body of a giant and the mind of a child, condemned for a crime terrifying in its violence and shocking in its depravity. In this place of ultimate retribution, Edgecombe is about to discover the terrible, wondrous truth about Coffey, a truth that will challenge his most cherished beliefs...and yours.

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Why we think it's Essential: If you've seen the Tom Hanks movie, you know this is a great story. But do yourself a favor and listen to it. Frank Muller, chosen to narrate by King himself, turns each character into flesh and blood with the pitch and pacing of his voice. I spent a Saturday with my headphones on because I couldn't turn off the story before finishing it. (I apologize for my rudeness to the person who called me that afternoon. You couldn't have known that I was dealing with life and death issues.) — Beth Anderson

Critic reviews

"A literary event." (Entertainment Weekly)

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Stephen King is one of the most prolific American authors of all time. He has published 61 novels, more than 200 short stories, and six nonfiction books—and he shows no sign of stopping. His most recent novel, The Institute, was published in September of 2019, and we’ve already pre-ordered his novella anthology If It Bleeds, which is set to be released in 2020. With such a large portfolio, choosing one listen to start with can be daunting.

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Emotional Depth • Vivid Characters • Thought-provoking Themes • Masterful Storytelling • Perfect Pacing

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This was a terrific audio book. The characters were well drawn, thestory was riveting and moving and nearly brought tears to my eyes, and the narration was flawless. I have never read nor listened to Stephen King before, and was very dubious about this book, but I was very, very pleased that I downloaded it.

Exceptional

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a beautiful story with interesting characters. The reader is one of the best I have ever heard. It is the story of 1932 death row prison, the guards and the prisoners. A new prisoner comes on the block who is very large with a special gift.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Green Mile?

When Koffee says that the two girls died for love of each other. I had read this story years ago but that line and the explanation behind it has never left me.

What about Frank Muller’s performance did you like?

Frank's performance could not have been better. His use of voice volume, articulating each word, and not rushing a scene were frosting on the cake to a great story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The story is touching and moved me with the power that empathy has for the characters.

A touching story of love

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What a GREAT audible book this is!! Take a really great story and match it with the perfect narrator and you get one of those magical stories youll never forget. Its like a multifaceted diamond. This book is what turned me on to king. I thought all his books where horror but thats not so, and its unfortunate that I always had that perception. If you loved this book than you must get the movie which is a masterpiece! and at 3hrs is able to stay true to the book for the most part and what very little has been changed was masterfully done for the better! I got the non blue ray special edition which has a TON of really great special features. Audible and movie magic! Top recommendation.

Dont pass this one by!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Frank Muller's performance is so magnificent, it's a whole different level of story-telling.!

What does Frank Muller bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He breathed life into it! Better than the movie. Plus there are far more details in the book than can be brought into a film.

Awwwww, Frank Muller, you were the best!

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What made the experience of listening to The Green Mile the most enjoyable?

I watched the movie years ago. It was interesting to compare the book to the movie.

What other book might you compare The Green Mile to and why?

There is no comparison to The Green Mile. It has a truly unique storyline. Stylistically it is vary comparable to the rest of Stephen Kings books. King is a true master of character development.

What does Frank Muller bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He adds a voice and emotion, but if you have seen the movie it is impossible not to compare the narration with the movie.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It didn't make me laugh or cry but it did make me think a lot.

Any additional comments?

This is a fantastic book. If you have seen the movie, the book adds depth to the characters that was very fascinating.

Another Classic By King

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