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Violence
A lot
Murders described in detail (the crime that lands Coffey on death row); death row violence
Language
A lot
King's strong adult language
Sexual Content
Some
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Barely any
Substance references
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The weight of death row, the complexity of John Coffey, and the devastating questions the novel raises about justice and mercy
What this book is about
Same content as The Green Mile. The first serial installment of King's death row novel. Death row, executions, the miracle of John Coffey — all begin here. Violence includes murders depicted in detail; emotional intensity is significant. Adults only.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Murder of children depicted
Death row and execution themes
Strong violence
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