( Log Out / It was one I actually thought to myself – my father-in-law would like this. What happens to Trisha is an inspiring story of survival against cold, hunger, physical injury and raw fear. Trisha McFarland discovered this when she was nine years old. Her inspiration is the real life relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox whose name is Tom Gordon. http://basementrejects.com/review/cycle-of-the-werewolf/. Not really a 'scary horror'. There are some of the author’s signature marks, such as the drinking father, wasps and, of course, baseball. This page works best with JavaScript. Honestly, this felt like Stephen King completely missed a deadline and came up with this concept in five minutes, taking another few minutes to write it all up. I would agree. Somehow I had missed perusing The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon first published in 1999. A huge fan of Tom Gordon, a Boston Red Sox relief pitcher, she listens to baseball games and fantasizes that her h. Nine-year-old Trisha McFarland strays from the path while she and her recently divorced mother and brother take a hike along a branch of the Appalachian Trail. Still some readers are more of on a genre basis, reading just horror, romance or what have you. Off beat? So let's get down to it. After Stephen's grandparents passed away, Mrs. King found work in the kitchens of Pineland, a nearby residential facility for the mentally challenged. She’s so tough and doesn’t know it, which is probably why she survives the way that she does out in the woods. There are a great number of ways people read. The fight between Trisha and the thing that watches is ultimately fundamental. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a wonderfully told tale of a fight for survival by a pre-teen girl lost in the New England wood, Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018. November 1st 2005 In this story "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon", it was no different. I wish it could have gone on for several more chapters about the amazing character created by Mr, Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017. More a survival story than a horror, the book is a page turner but the darkest elements could be perhaps further explored. It has been republished in a handsome edition. This book was a huge sucker for me. Your humble reviewer is a Stephen King and baseball fan of long standing,. Trisha has an indomitable spirit. Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018. I recommend you buy one or 10 and give them to your favorite people. I can't really tell from the reviews.. =/, See all 12 questions about The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon…. Once upon a time, I could buy Stephen King books with confidence it would be a good read. Kudos to King for this novel and for all of the pleasure he has given his legion of fans throughout his long and eventful career! Is it all in her her mind or is there more to fear than starvation and dehydration? Second I believe him to be the best story teller alive on the planet today. Change ). The main character really struggles, but maintains her strength in a faith she doesn't know she has. She feels much older in her thoughts and speech than a real nine-year-old. I enjoyed Stephen King's writing and will definitely try another one of his books, but I found the plot of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon to be flat and unbelievable. Being a King fan, I know it was more than meets than eye. I recommend this book to anyone who likes the outdoors and our American pastime, baseball. With only the sound of the game to ground her, Trisha cheers on her team and dreams of encounters with Tom Gordon to keep her relaxed. A huge fan of Tom Gordon, a Boston Red Sox relief pitcher, she listens to baseball games and fantasizes that her hero will save her. I could identify with much of what I read, as I grew up hiking all over the Oregon woods. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (1999) is a psychological horror novel by American writer Stephen King. Other family members provided a small house in Durham and financial support. Stephen King is a master of characterization. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, See all details for The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2001. Psychological thrillers have been known to give me the creeps, and I still can not watch a scary movie past three in the afternoon in case it plants an idea in my head that would give me, With my holidays finally coming to a close after a busy month, I was in need of a quick, fast paced read. Great Characters. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon was a very quick read in comparison to his longer works. But not the most disturbing thing I have read. It is really a fantastic book for anyone who has, or is, going through a tough time. Hence, like millions of others, I feel rather possessive about the phrase ‘Constant Reader’. Plays video games (basically from the start when a neighbor brought home an Atari 2600), comic loving (for almost 30 years), and a true critic of movies. The story is equal parts compelling, as it is horrifying, making the simple elements of wilderness something to fear and respect. View all posts by Ghosts Inside. First review of the year – the Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. She has only her Walkman for company and uses it to connect to the outside world, which keeps her spirits up as she desperately tries to find her way home. By STEPHEN KING Scribner. Stephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. I expected the story to be a little more thrilling than it was. Off beat? It has been a long time since a story has had me wanting to flip to the last page to make sure everything turns out all right. 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