Andy Dufresne, a banker convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, arrives at Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine. Ellis "Red" Redding, an inmate who can get anything for a price, narrates his story. Andy befriends Red, helps the guards with their taxes, and takes over the prison library. He asks Red to get him a rock hammer and a poster of Rita Hayworth. The novella traces nearly twenty years in prison, the corruption of the warden, and Andy's patient plan for freedom.
A short, absorbing story for readers who like King without the horror. It will suit anyone who enjoyed the film and wants to see the source material, and those who like stories about hope, friendship and endurance.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1982
- Language
- EN
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