This is probably my new favorite Stephen King book, which doesn't really say much since I've only read like 4 other books of his. However... this was truly great! Stephen King proves, once again, that he's much more than just your typical horror-writer that gets your blood pumping in your veins. He managed to write such an emotional masterpiece without, of course, losing his signature thrilling writing style. He treated the subject of prisons and death penalty with the sensitivity that was needed and I'd say ... very realistically? Yeah, I know, obviously the whole supernatural aspect is far from realistic but what I mean is that the way King handles real-life issues really shows his social sensitivity. Under its beautiful, mythical mask The Green Mile gave me the impression of an outcry against death penalty and prejudism in court rooms. Very much worth reading!