what do you think?

[brandon]

This was the first and only SK book I have ever picked up and been unable to finish. I guess the suspense build up just took too long for me in this case. I got halfway through this admittedly short novel and was bored to tears. Should I give it another shot? I know that the answer is probably self-evident since I so enjoy his other books, but would like to hear feedback.

[simon1]

There has been plenty of discussion about this book elsewhere. It seems to polarise opinion like no other.

Me I thought it ok, but I don't personally rate it much, although the concept was neat, the girl was just too damn precocious for my liking.

[Cowboy]

Great book, fairly quick and easy read. I enjoyed it as did my daughter.

[michal]

I loved it and thought it was an original tale - it ain't easy telling a story with really only one character (a real one that is), but I thought Mr. King managed it pretty well.

But then again, I always felt that if a book doesn't "feel right" for you or exhausts you, from whatever reason might be, put it down. You can always pick it up in a few years time, when you'll be a different person in a different set of mind.

[CaseyM]

This has become one of my favourites. I have read many many King books and aside from Duma Key, this is the only one that gave me the willies. I suppose you just have to get yourself into Trish's mindframe and really imagine what it would be like to be lost in the woods. I found I fell very easily into doing that, however, I will admit that the beginning was a bit frustrating as I wouldn't have done some of the things Trish did. I loved it though, and definately think it's worth another shot.

[Silhouette86]

I found it a quick, enjoyable read, keeping an ever keen eye in those dangerous woods.

[randallFlaggfan1]

This was the first and only SK book I have ever picked up and been unable to finish. I guess the suspense build up just took too long for me in this case. I got halfway through this admittedly short novel and was bored to tears. Should I give it another shot? I know that the answer is probably self-evident since I so enjoy his other books, but would like to hear feedback.

Personally, I got into Trisha's mindset quite easily, and I did not get bored with it.
But if you're still interested, I'd definitely give it another try!

[Rondio]

This is an old post, so I don't know that you're still looking...

[Rondio]

"The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon," for me, falls into a middle category of SK's books. It's not one of his better books, and it has serious structural and narrative flaws, but I personally enjoy the book quite a bit. If I were approaching it as a literary critic, I'd hammer it. But, my experience with the book comes from my love of camping and my copy of the "The Girl" on audio cassette. I don't always camp alone, but I try to do it at least once a year (if not more), and it has become a bit of a ritual to bring "TGWLTG" with me and sit by the fire, have a beer or two, and listen to the tale. Plus, I'm a flat-out sucker for narrative journeys, so it appeals to me greatly.

But I can understand why others have problems with it.

[Ben E Gas]

An easy read. I read this after reading "It" so I wasn't expecting a big scare. I also place it in the middle of the pack as far King's books go. I liked the short story "the man in the black suit" better, another tale about a kid walking through the woods, and much scarier. I recommend it only because it is such a fast read and you can read it within a couple days. Liked it better than Duma Key and the Dome. I liked Salem's Lot, Insomnia, It, the Stand, Dark Tower, Eyes of the Dragon, better.