The Green Mile

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©1999 Stephen King, All Rights Reserved (P)1999 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved, AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A literary event." (Entertainment Weekly)

So, so good!

A superb reading from the late Frank Muller of the great Stephen King. Such a great story. Rare as it is that a film adaptation and the original written story both compliment one another. If you love the older King work, and you’ve enjoyed the film, please listen to the full body of the story here, you won’t be disappointed. Personally I enjoyed the little differences in character displayed in the film version of the story the most. There really isn’t anything in this reading of The Green Mile that I disliked. Another great story that should be read or heard in this case.

Loved it

Loved the narrator and the overall story. I read this series back when it first came out and then when it went on sale with Audible I couldn't resist buying it. Frank Muller is the perfect narrator for this book, he really brings the characters to life. I like a lot of Stephen King books, but I do find him to bit long winded in his descriptions, this book does not have that issue. The story line is intriguing and unique, it has a bit of the Stephen King not of this world twist. It is not what I would consider a sci-fi book but it does have an other worldliness about it, though not enough that those who don't love sci-fi would be turned off.

I love it

It's a little different then the movie but still great .Great novel.
the narrator was great as well.

The narration made me fall for this all over again

Frank Muller’s narration, as with Apt Pupil, is amazing yet again. His deep, commanding voice and ability to convey sensitivity, ignorance, and intelligence by different characters are remarkable. This story is fantastic on its own but is made that much better by Frank Muller. I’ll be looking for others read by him. Well done.

The story is great, in case you haven’t seen the movie, and I never knew it was written and released in 6 parts. There are extras in this book which makes it richer than the film, well worth the read/listen. Would recommend!

One of the best novels ever written--Captivating!

Would you listen to The Green Mile again? Why?

I have listened the this in CD version at least 4 times, one time (so far) on Audible, and I have ready the novel at least 6 times. I never get tired of the story, the characters, or the intensity of it all--Part of this is Frank Muller (he was a master at audiobooks) but it is Kings ability to create a story that just about screams read me (or listen) again. I am not finished yet!

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

There are too many to list hear. Years ago in college, I was talking to a fellow student in a Masters program and he asked what I enjoyed reading. I replied, "Well, I love so many classics and classic authors, but with modern day fiction writers I really enjoy Stephen King." (and I listed others like Koontz, Grisham, etc.) He replied with an air of upiityness, "Oh, King, the horror novelist?" I could write a story of my own about our conversation but what I remember most was that he had never read, "The Green Mile." "He said, "Nah, thanks, but I am not into horror stories. Give me a good piece of fiction that carries a message: One that has modern-day themes woven into the storyline and believable characters that come to life and who are part of an ongoing dilemma about today's social ills." I looked at him with a smirk and thought, "Has he read The Green Mile and is pretending he didn't? Because he just described the book!" The Green Mile deals with just about every social problem we have in the world. Tolerance for religion, gender bias, racial prejudice, friendship, the argument between right and wrong and the capital punishment issue. It also deals with the subtler issues like compassion and empathy for others, walking a mile (sometimes our own Green Mile) in someone else's shoes, and the question of how we treat others and how we are treated in return. I do not know if the person I spoke with that day in college ever read The Green Mile, but if he didn't, that is alright. I think I have read it enough for both of us. Stephen King is a Master storyteller. I don't pretend to like everything he has written, nor do I think he has been successful with every book he has written. But, I certainly have to give credit where credit is due. The commentary in The Green Mile makes my hair stand on end and the characters can bring tears to my eyes. And, it is so, so, so much more than a horror novel!

What about Frank Muller’s performance did you like?

Frank Muller was one of the best readers and created some of the best audio characters I have heard.

Perfect writer & narrator duo!!

I am not tired, Boss, not tired of being a Constant Reader. I love SK & love Paul Edgecomb's story!

Great book

I fell in love with the movie and the book is 10x better!! Been a SK my whole life

I LOVE THIS AUTHOR .. THIS STORY

Just one of my very favorite novel, by one of my very favorite authors. Read this as a serial novel, loved it. Watched the movie and loved it too...but the books are my favorite way to enjoy a story. But now having listened to the audio I love it too. Buy this audiobook...you won't be sorry.

one of the best

love it a lot better than the movie as always , classic , simply the best.

Good

Never a book has made me question myself like this book. Saturday, June 12th, 2021.