The Green Mile

Interesting Facts

• The book was originally published in six separate installments, an unusual format for Stephen King.
• The story is narrated by Paul Edgecombe, the head of the death row block, who recalls events from 1932.
• One of the central characters is John Coffey, convicted of murdering two girls, who possesses supernatural abilities.
• The title 'The Green Mile' refers to the green linoleum covering the corridor floor leading to the electric chair.
• The book addresses important themes such as racism, capital punishment, and the moral dilemmas faced by people in the justice system.
• Stephen King drew inspiration for the character of John Coffey from a real-life story of a black man wrongfully convicted of murder.