Based on a a novella from Different Seasons, this unabridged tale focuses on a man convicted of murder, who finds himself in a prison ruled by a sadistic warden and secretly operated by a clever convict. Read by Frank Muller.
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The indisputable King of horror. TIME MAGAZINE One of the few horror writers who can truly make the flesh creep. SUNDAY EXPRESS One of the most engrossing reads I've had for months... written in a spare style that makes every detail count in the end- this is short story writing at its compelling best. FILM REVIEW It's one of King's best books, mainly because the writing is varied and unexpectedly concise. TIME OUT
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Born in Portland, Maine in 1947, Stephen King won a scholarship award to the Univ. of Maine and later taught English. It was the publication of his first novel CARRIE and its subsequent film adaptation that set him on his way to his present position as perhaps the bestselling author in the world.
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very good narration voice, used as part of class at school because font in print book was too small for my son to follow, I purchased the ibook version and the audio version to accompany it and this combo worked well for him
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this book if quite fun to read, if youve seen the movie, then read the book, itll give you even more inside knowledge about the plot.
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Besides just being an excellent story with well-developed characters, this story is full of dualities. For example, it displays the dark side and the light side of human nature. The reader "sees" that hope can be both a good thing and a bad thing, and a prison can be outside of the iron bars and high walls just as well as inside (behind) the bars and walls. The reader also sees that there is more than one kind of rehabilitation and redemption. This books is a true portrait of humanity, the human condition, and the (sometimes incorrect) labels that society places on an individual in regard to who is "good" and who is "bad." Even if you've seen the movie, this book is well worth your time.
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A great book
Reta hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, was a great short story by stephen king. I enjoyed reading this book and even watching the movie. Read more
Published on Nov 5 2002 by dash
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"Stand by me" - this is the most important sentence in the novel The Body written by Stephen King. The novel is about the natural and deep sense of friendship. Read more
Published on July 8 2002 by Corinna Reinecke
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Amazing!!!!
I bought this book simply because I was stuck on the outskirts of Tokyo and the only bookstore around had a limited English selection of which this was the only interesting book... Read more
Published on July 3 2002 by fwan
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Stephen King's BEST
I just love Stephen King's books, okay? I've read them all, except RIDING THE BULLET, because I'm on the computer enough already, and I personally like to have a book with paper... Read more
Published on April 11 2002
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One Hell Of A Story
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Published on April 10 2002 by Art Turner
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a "must read" for fans of the green mile
Sorry, I'm rating this book even though I've yet to read it. I've only just recently seen the movie, but I'm definitely buying the book. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2001 by Sandy
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My review on the Shawshank Redemption
Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption written by Stephen King is a book that will keep you reading until you finish. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2001 by Reed
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An Epic Book and Movie
A few years ago my uncle up in Maine, who is a huge Stephen King fan, made me sit down and watch the movie from start to finish. At first I was bored with it. Read more
Published on Dec 6 1999 by Kevin77
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The best Stephen King has ever come up with.
When I read the short story I thought it was great. Then came the movie & I wondered, "How in the world can they make a movie out of that? Read more
Published on May 11 1999
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What a Movie? Where can I read the book!!
It was a great movie so i decide in my free time to see how good the book is i always see how King is a great writer i have never seen any of his wrok but when i saw ShawShank... Read more
Published on April 25 1999
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