The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon discussion

**bostonbaby21** · December 28th, 2008

I'm in the middle of The Girl Who Loved and want to talk about it. This is the book that has turned me on to Stephen King, but not the first one I've read.

I was at Goodwill looking for a copy of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (a friend told me about it) when I came across Bag Of Bones. That was my first one.

ANYhoo, I got The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon for Christmas and I'm reading it. Is it just me or does she seem a lot older then she is? She is only nine and she thinks like at least a twelve year old.

Other things you like or think or strange?

Please, no spoilers

**Nader2012** · December 29th, 2008

She's precocious for her age, no doubt. This particular King novel seems to bring out very strong opinions (I happen to think it's his best, by far, but many readers dislike it). It is not typical King (the fantastical, or supernatural, elements are pretty tame), but I think that makes it stronger. It's the only King novel I've read more than once, and I'm sure I'll read it again.

**~Ally~** · January 5th, 2009

Hi there, i understand what you are saying about Trisha appearing older than her age but i think this is mainly to do with the survial instinct.
It's amazing what the human body and mind can do when circumstances call for it. The girl also has a very furtive imagination which sees her through the bad experiences..whether this be getting lost in the woods or dealing with her bad family situation.
I think this is an amazing story (but i think pretty much EVERYTHING is amazing, ha) and im sure you will enjoy it very much..enjoy reading.

**Antony butterworth** · January 6th, 2009

hello fans of the king

i have also read this recently and think it is an excellent book i dont think she appears older than she is i think her mother had given her good survival instincts and educated her well in what was suitable to eat and what was not and that her sheer determination to survive is got her through in the end

**Dark Reader** · January 7th, 2009

I've just finished Trisha's adventure in the woods and thought the book was brilliant! I can't understand why people haven't enjoyed it

I too thought Trisha seemed a little mature for a nine year old but as i got further into the book and more immersed into Trisha as a character it didn't matter, what mattered to me was whether she made it or not.

Although it was a very quick book to read i think this is one of Stephens best

**michal** · May 21st, 2009

It seems people either love or hate this book. Personally I enjoyed it immensely and thought it was incredibly brave of as writer to write a book which almost has one character (at least one that is "real"). Like Alfred Hitchcock's concept with the Rear Window (1954) which was all shot from one single window - a fun artistic challenge, if nothing else.

And yet - some seem to hate this book, or claim it's boring.

What do you say?

**natalia101** · May 21st, 2009

i really enjoyed this book didn't think it was boring at all. yeah i thought that she did seem a bit more mature than her age but then everyone is different i guess.

also [this may just be me] but some aspects of the book reminded me of william goldings 'lord of the flies' especially the bit about the wasp priest thing!

**Dani~** · May 21st, 2009

Didn't think I'd love this book but I did. Read it twice now.
9 or 12 whatever.

**staropeace** · May 21st, 2009

I find that alot of writers have young characters act older than real kids their age. While there are alot of intelligent youngsters out there,most arent knowledgeable about life because they havent lived it long. This is one of my beefs about the children in books. I wish the writers would make them a little older if they are gonna display them with a wisdom that doesnt suit their age level.

**Samantha_** · May 21st, 2009

I started to reread The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon ... made it through most of the first chapter and stopped.

Can't take it ... it's too close, the writing dead on, and I don't want to go there (maybe later but not now).

There are quick reads, fun reads and books that make you think ... but some stories get under the skin, into your heart, and take you to a place you already know.

Sure, man up, it's just a book ... but sometimes it's more. No, I'm not afraid of the woods or bear like creatures, or whatever.

However, it's no big surprise that my parents split up ... though I'm very glad to be adopted by my Dad, now.

So, maybe it's also what you bring to the table as a reader. I thought the book was very good.