This was complete crap for Stephen King... It didn't light a torch for me like his earlier work did...more

This was complete crap for Stephen King... It didn't light a torch for me like his earlier work did such as Misery, Cujo, Firestarter, or Christine or IT did... It lacked the fear that is so commonly linked with his books....   hide

Fantastic. A novel that will become a staple of Language and Literature classes.

This story is increadable, it's weird how king makes magic and the nitty gritty feel of everyday...more

This story is increadable, it's weird how king makes magic and the nitty gritty feel of everyday life interwin as one. The book goes into far more details regarding the murders. In the film the dominant characters were paul edgecomb, john coffee and mr jingles, whilst the book brings all the characters to life. Full of good qoutes and things to think about. im planning on reading it again next summer!!    hide

The most depressing book I've ever read, this story of compassion throws every rock at you. Its...more

The most depressing book I've ever read, this story of compassion throws every rock at you. Its language startles and amazes me even after reading it several times over. Coffey, a convicted murderer and rapist with the ability for great magic and healing. Such opposite ends connected by a terrifying and horrific untruth. One of Stephen King's best, you won't be able to put it down once you start, its conviction is true in meaning but cruel in its execution. Each character in this novel seems to reach out and touch you through the pages, their hearts and minds imprinted on it for lifetimes to come. Someday this book will be picked up and read, far into the future it will entertain readers even then, still connecting to our sense of belief in magic and the sympathetic thoughts still held like in Coffey's child-like being. Don't expect to feel joy and warmth from this novel, it is a horrific account of how mankind can be so cruel to each other.   hide

I had read Stephen King in grade school, and after two books (Firestarter and Running Man) decided...more

I had read Stephen King in grade school, and after two books (Firestarter and Running Man) decided that I hated him. All the main characters died by the end, and that upset me! But I had seen the movie the green mile, and I loved it, and was surprised when I found out it was by Stephen King. I gave him a second chance, and he has since become one of my favorite authors. This is a great book for those who don't like horror. His writing style is very readable, making this a fantastic book for those who don't like to read for pleasure   hide