The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: Only Stephen King can write an entire novel about a little girl being lost in the woods and make the story and the character so interesting that you can't put the book down. Definately a great book.

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Summary: WARNING--"Spoiler Alert"
Review: Sorry to 'break the rules' by commenting on another review, but for those King fans who haven't read "..Tom Gordon"....be forewarned.A reviewer (inadvertantly?) spoils part of the story by identifying the 'mysterious being' that is following the girl in the woods. I will not make the same mistake here (I hope!)If you have NOT yet read the book, please avoid the following review (about 1/2 way through the 2nd page): >>>>>A reader from California , April 15, 1999 unusual king... As masterful "bag of bones" was, the girl who loved tom gordon falls very much flat. As much as I hate to give bad reviews it seems to me, as this book has been hanging around in sk's drawer and met a tight deadline...as a non baseball fan I did not particular understand the "baseball talk" or was very interested in it. The bad entity in the forests was..... [DELETED!!!]........" <<<<<<<<<<< I'm sure the reviewer just 'flaked' when he/she completed that last sentence. Personally, I haven't read the book yet (I -just- found out about it while surfing Amazon.com !) Thanks to all of your positive reviews, I will head to my local library and put my name on the 'waiting list' for this new book!! It's much too popular to be sitting on the shelf waiting for me to check it out! :(

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Summary: A book for younger readers.
Review: Although I thoroughly enjoyed Stephen Kings new book. It was lacking the macabre & gore that one expects from a typical with a King novel. This novel is for younger readers more than adults.

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Summary: Another Home Run for King
Review: I have read nearly everything that Stephen King has published, and have never been disappointed. This book is closer to the genre of "the body" than most of his other work. Reading this book actually gave me a new appreciation for the simple things in life. Delving into this story and getting emotionally involved with the 9 -year -old Trisha was almost a religious experience. After finishing the book, I felt at peace. Calm and ready for anything. It is a wonderful read.

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Summary: Pretty good
Review: I have been reading Stephen King for 20 years, and I am only 32. This book is an easy, quick read and worth the effort. It is a different direction than most of his works but it fails to completely engross the reader. Plus, it badly needs some editing. Joe Castiglione is the Red Sox' play-by-play man, Jerry Trupiano is the color man, sometimes these two are reversed. Also, please it is Jason VAritek, not VEritek! Overall, it seems like Mr. King tossed this one off in a few hours. He's talented.

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Summary: Fast paced, attention grabbing storyline.
Review: Hooray for Stephen King! I enjoyed this one! It is fast paced, exciting, and difficult to put down despite it's relatively simple premise. Crank out some more like this one, Stephen!

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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: This book is excellent. Vivid details. You won't put this book down. I didn't. Read it.

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Summary: This is the best...
Review: I think this is one of the best Stephen King books I've ever read. Don't start reading this thinking it's going to be a horror story; it's more like a Stand By Me story. I really like how the story is tied in with baseball the fact the it's about a girl who is a baseball fan. I really love this book! I just couldn't put it down.

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Summary: Page-turner
Review: I've read every King book there is, and is constantly amazed at how he can continue to create characters & dialog that mesmerizes. There are very few authors who do the same. Once they become popular, their writing talent deteriorates. King never falters. This book was different, but very believable and entertaining. I felt like I was there with Trisha - her visions seemed to be realistic for someone going through such terror. Granted, it wasn't "The Stand", "It", or "Bag of Bones" but it sure rated right up there in by book!

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Summary: A Good Read; Explanation for Hardcover
Review: King brought this story to his publisher expecting it to be part of a anthology but his publisher liked it so much they decided to put it out as a hardcover to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kings first book. Its not because he had to have a book out and was money hungry (although he'll be raking it in on this one). Other than that, this is a very good read. I never got bored reading it. I cant wait for his next book of short stories coming this fall.