The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

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Summary: Differnt People - Different Opinions
Review: Personally, I thought this book was great and really travelled through emotions of a child. He does this without adding in any of the gore that he usually has in his other books. His latest books (this one and Bag of Bones) have really taken a turn from his usual horror genre. Some people, who like the Stephen King gore, would not really appreciate this book becuase they might not be able to be used to this style. He has ventured out into the emotions of one person- Trisha. His study of that one character is great and he leaves room for the imagination with the other characters. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it to everyone - even non-Stephn King fans.

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Summary: Waited for something that never happened
Review: Easy read, I waited for it to get King-ish, and it never did. Even Bag of Bones, which I read, and Storm of the Century, which I watched, were not King-worthy. Steve is mellowing out; hope he has some bad dreams so the next one will make me go to sleep with the lights on.

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Summary: King's survival instincts were graphic
Review: Great book without all the gore he usually writes. I'm having my 12 year old daughter read it for the sheer survival aspects!

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Summary: In a word dissapointed
Review: Please belive me I love Stephen King and have read all his books (does every review start off like this?) But this one left me wanting a lot more. I think he could have done a lot more character development. Not only with Trisha but Pete and her parents needed more content. I guess I am spoiled. But I really think Mr King is resting on his laurels on this one (reminds me of Cujo).

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Summary: What happened to the King of Horror??
Review: Being a TRUE fan of Stephen King I was disappointed by this book. His readers depend upon his writting style! This book seem hastily written and thought over. What was this bear thing in the woods and Why was it following Trisha? Nobody knows and will never know. I thought after his last "bad" novel, "Bag of Bones" He'd return to his good writing, his style, the horror he's known for. Let's get back to his true form and stop wasting our time with this dribble.

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Summary: If Stephen King tried to write children's novels
Review: This book is what would happen. Having been throughly dissappointed by many of King's more recent outings, I was hesitant to try this slim volume. Fortunately, I forged ahead and picked it up. King is at his best when he tackles archetypal horrors, and this work contains just such a element. The protagonist, Trish, is a typical King child: tough, optimistic, determined, intelligent, and besought with trials that most adults would be unable to face. One of his best in YEARS!

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Summary: well, its ok but not for stephen
Review: I have read most of stephen kings works and he is by far my favorite author, but this was a very bizzare book for him. don't get me wrong, it was interesting to read and it did keep me interesting but it seemed more like his first book than his 30 -ish. If it were someone else who wrote it i would give it four stars, but i have come to expect more out of stephen king.

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Summary: Another "Page Turner" from Mr. King!
Review: What a great book! Not a horror story by any means, but a great suspensful novel. It had me at the edge of my seat right from the start. One bad thing though, it is too short. But aren't all of Stephen King's books too short?

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Summary: Delighted with all of King's work
Review: I am a big King fan. I really enjoyed this book. I have read most of King's books and feel that this story to be so realistic. I grew up in the country as a kid and spent alot of time in the woods. I always wondered what I would do if I ever got lost and now I know what it would be like. I felt everyting that Trisha felt. I enjoyed this novella very much. I am trying to encourage my 12 year daughter to read it. I think it would be a excellent book for young adults to read. I am also a Baseball fan so I can relate to that part of the book also. Very delighted with all of King's novels. He is truly an artist.

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Summary: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STEPHEN KING FAN TO LOVE THIS BOOK!!
Review: I love this book and am an avid fan of S. King. On the other hand, my Mom doesn't appreciate his work. I gave her this book to try and she gave it back to me the next day. She had already finished it and totally loved it. So even if your not a King fan, give it a try. I think you'll love it!