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The Green Mile (novel)

"The Green Mile" is a novel by Stephen King set in the 1930s, centered around a death row prison block called "The Green Mile." It follows prison guard Paul Edgecombe as he witnesses the extraordinary events when a new inmate, John Coffey, arrives. Coffey, a gentle man with supernatural healing powers, is wrongly convicted of murder. The story explores themes of justice, mercy, and the supernatural, highlighting the profound moral dilemmas faced by those involved. Through its compelling narrative, the novel examines the nature of good and evil in a poignant and thought-provoking way.