I am 31 years old. I work as a sky engineer, but am self-employed.
I am 31 years old. I work as a sky engineer, but am self-employed.
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As I am sure everyone is aware, Stephen King has established himself as one of the most creative, and constant horror writers of the last few decades.
He has released a long list of best-sellers including The Shining, The Stand, Christine and IT to name but a few.
So it actually comes as quite a surprise when you read some of his lesser horror novels, like The Shawshank Redemption, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, and this very outing - The Green Mile.
This novel was originally released in the form of six paperbacks, and have now been put together in one volume to create the complete novel. This means that at the beginning of each new part, King tends to re-iterate the events of the last part before concluding. Although that can get a little tedious, the overall plot loses nothing.
The storyline is told to you in the form of a narrative by the leading character, Paul Edgecombe. He is the head prison warden in an American penitentiary and works on what is know as the Green mile.
The green mile is the area of the prison set aside for those who were condemed to death by electric current.
Paul is writing his account of events that happened during the 1930's. It is the supernatural tale of an inmate called John Coffey who was found holding two raped and murdered sisters in his arms.
John Coffey is an extraordinary individual who has a talent for healing all beings, and you quickly begin to question his ability to take part in such a horrible crime.
Along with Paul, there a number of other wardens who all have there place. Brutus "Brutal" Howell, and Percy Wetmore are the two characters that really stand out. Brutal is a big guy with a hearty of gold, and Percy is a complete s**t.(Believe me, you really end up not liking him)
A mouse appears on the block and gains the fascination of all in attendance, as it doesn't seem to react in a mouse's usual manner. The mouse becomes known as Mr. Jingles when an inmate called Eduard Delacroix takes him as a pet and teaches him tricks.
Percy's dislike of Mr. Jingles leads him to crushing the poor little fella, but it is at this point that John Coffey's special powers become common knowledge as he brings the mouse back to life.
John is then smuggled from the complex by Paul and his colleagues to help a friend who had developed a brain tumor.
After this event, Paul really begins to doubt John Coffey's involvment in the murders, and starts snooping around to find out the truth.
It's about here that I want to stop so that I don't spoil the plot for anybody who hasn't read the book, or the seen the brilliant film.
I have now read this book twice and could easily read it again. It is an extremely gripping novel that will have you page-turning long after your bedtime.
Stephen King always delves into each character so that you really feel that you know a lot about these people, and share their pain.
The plot will have you until the very end, and even then you'll be shocked at the hidden twist.
I bought my copy from Asda priced £3.97, and believe that it was a fantastic purchase. The film is also very good, and I would recommend getting yourself a copy of that too.
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